Emergency Management and Preparedness Planning for Community Health Center Leaders

Topic: 
Emergency Management
Format: 
Online Course
Time: 
2 hours
University: 
University at Albany, SUNY
PERLC: 
New York-New Jersey PERLC
Description: 

The purpose of this course is to aid community health centers in developing and maintaining an emergency management plan that guides their response to all hazards.

Learning Objectives: 
  • List the elements of an emergency management plan
  • Understand the importance of having an emergency management team
  • Explain the concept of all-hazards
  • Understand the importance of community partners
  • Describe the basic concepts of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • Identify some of the various roles your community health center may undertake during an emergency
  • Describe different types of staff training
  • Understand the importance of evaluating and revising your emergency management plan
PHEP Capabilities: 
Community Preparedness
Emergency Operations Coordination