Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0282
Version:
2
Organization's ID:
ELK2300
Organization:
National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
3 days (24 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
75
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 emergency management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare the student to to assist individuals and jurisdictions who desire to develop or improve their Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the EOC’s critical link to the other NIMS Command and Coordination Structures
  • Identify EOC staffing solutions by aligning EOC Skillsets to common EOC structures
  • Explain the planning, operational and resourcing functions of the EOC
  • Using a scenario, identify the essential elements of information (EEI) that support EOC decision making and information sharing
  • Using a scenario identify changes in EOC activation level, staffing, resources and information requirements for an expanding incident
  • Identify the role of an EOC during the transition to recovery
  • Explain the location, design, equipment and technology considerations for the EOC

General Topics:

  • EOC: The Basics
  • EOC Organization and Staffing
  • EOC Planning, Operations, and Resourcing
  • Information and Intelligence Management
  • Expanding Incident Activity
  • The EOC Transition to Recovery
  • EOC Design, Technology, and Equipment
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
Supplemental Materials
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