MADM 625 Principles and Practices of Emergency Management and Intervention

Principles and Practices of Emergency Management and Intervention is designed to provide the participant with an understanding of the arrangement of the agencies responsible for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from community emergencies. The course will establish the framework for strategic planning within the community and the agency to develop long term, functional methods to mitigate the risk associated with natural and man-made disasters and other critical events. Participants will gain an understanding of the means of emergency management agencies in their dealing with critical events. These can include preparedness training, communication plans, evaluation matrices, recovery options, and inter-agency cooperation strategies. Participants will be exposed to case studies and other methodologies to broaden their experience and enhance participation individually and in groups.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Open to Master of Sciecne in Emergency Service Administration students only