Topic:
Risk & Crisis Communication
Format:
Online Course
Time:
45 minutes
Level:
Intermediate
University:
University of Arizona
PERLC:
Mountain West Preparedness and Emergency Learning Center
Bundles:
Emergency Public Information and Warning
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Description:
This online module is designed for Tier II (mid-level) public health professionals. The Tier II target audience is defined as mid-level public health workers with 5 years experience with an MPH equivalent or higher; or 10 years experience with a high school diploma, bachelors, or non-public health graduate degree. This module integrates experiential learning and is competency-based. The competency model used is the Public Health Preparedness & Response Core Competencies, sponsored by the CDC and ASPH.
Learning Objectives:
- Assess communication strategies for reaching special needs populations with their respective community based organizations to ensure the dissemination of reliable and trustworthy information
- Describe the role of social media communication tools in emergency response
- Recognize unusual events that might indicate a crisis and describe appropriate action
PHEP Capabilities:
Emergency Public Information and Warning