The course provides individuals with an introduction to emergencies and the essential role that EHS plays in the response and recovery of a community during times of disaster.
The individual will learn:
- Basic Emergency Management principles as they relate to EHS;
- EHS and it’s place in the Emergency Management Cycle;
- General responsibilities of the EHS;
- Roles and responsibilities of those who might be involved in planning for and delivering emergency health services; and
- Possible impacts of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) or highly infectious disease outbreak on the EHS.
This course is recommended for people who support their communities through Emergency Health Services (EHS).