This 1 to 1.5 hours course introduces learners to emergency management and what it means for employees of PHAC and Health Canada. In this course, participants will learn fundamental emergency management principles and concepts as they apply in a public health context.
After completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Explain the importance of emergency management in public health
- Recognize key emergency management terms and principles
- Describe the components of the Emergency Management Continuum
- Summarize how an Incident Management System (IMS) supports public health practice in an emergency context
This course will cover:
- Emergency management fundamentals
- Prevention and mitigation
- Preparedness
- Response
- Recovery
This series brings together public health professionals from across Canada, including frontline practitioners, technical specialists, researchers, analysts, managers, and senior leaders, to explore practical and emerging applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in public health. Through presentations and discussions featuring real-world examples, participants will learn how AI is being used to support surveillance, research, public health programs, policy, and emergency preparedness and response, while considering important issues related to equity, governance, and responsible AI use. Across the series, we move deliberately from theory to practice; from understanding core concepts and methods, to hearing directly from teams about the practical realities of implementing AI projects in public health settings.