FRPT 1255 - Introduction to Emergency Management

Institution:

Hennepin Technical College

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Description:

This course explores the needs of public safety officials who have responsibility for emergency preparedness planning and response. Emergency planning concepts such as legal and jurisdictional contexts, planning and response responsibilities, planning approaches for different types of emergencies will be covered. This course addresses specific issues associated with the planning process, including the role of the manager, the necessity for multi-agency involvement, various analytical techniques employed in planning, different levels of emergency planning, and different elements of the plan. This course examines the history and perspectives of emergency management, hazards, concepts and taxonomies, all-hazards approach, phases of emergency management, risk assessment, risk communication and emergency management functions. (Prereq: Recommended: Concurrently enrolled in or completed FRPT1250) (EP) 3 cr

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hennepintech.edu

Phone Number:

(952) 995-1300

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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