Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0329
Organization's ID:
ELK0360
Organization:
National Emergency Training Center (EMI)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
3 Days
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 emergency preparedness
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to improve school emergency preparedness efforts by providing teachers and other school staff members with the preparedness skills necessary to strengthen both school- and classroom-level Prevention, Mitigation, Protection, Response, and Recovery capabilities.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Obtain the basic knowledge, skills, and tools needed to strengthen school- and classroom-level emergency preparedness through Prevention, Mitigation, Protection, Response, and Recovery actions
  • Identify natural, technological, and human-caused hazards most likely to impact their classrooms, schools, and surrounding communities
  • Explain best practices for classroom-level emergency preparedness before, during, and after an emergency
  • Identify the teacher’s and other staff members' roles in drills and exercises to improve school preparedness
  • Describe the teacher’s role in working with school officials, parents, community members, and other stakeholders before, during, and after an emergency

General Topics:

  • NIMS
  • Emergency management
  • School-based emergency management
  • Preparedness
  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Vulnerabilities
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials