Description
During this course students will learn to recognize and integrate the issues of gender, class, ethnicity and race into disaster management planning.
The learning outcomes for the module are as follows:
- Understanding of the social nature of natural hazards and disasters.
- Knowledge of the social factors affecting disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Key Topics
- Introduction to Hazards and Disasters Around the World
- Vulnerability and Risk Assessments
- Sustainable Hazards Mitigation
- International, Government, Private Sector Roles & Responsibilities
- Coordination of Community Resources
- Informal Disaster Response
Course Duration
20-28 hours with the ability to start/stop/return at any time.
Recommended Participants
This course is for:
- first responders,
- active service military,
- emergency managers and
- veterans
Take this course to understand the theory behind their practice and increase their professional capacity when responding to a major emergency. This course is also aimed at personnel who form part of the Emergency Response organization.
Belhaven University PLA Credits Assessed: 0.5
*Note, there is a maximum number of PLA credits that may be applied toward a degree program. Refer to the Belhaven University website for the latest on PLA policies.
