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EMC/350

Managing Emergency Response Operations

3 credits

Total credits

5 weeks

Course length

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Take this course on its own, or as part of a degree or certificate program.

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Course level: Upper Division

This course focuses on the principles and practices that promote effective disaster response operations in emergency management. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of the participants in a crisis event, and identify possible problems associated with response operations such as inadequate preparedness measures, safety and site security, and communication. In addition, impact of disaster on response organization and personnel will be discussed.

Please Note: Attendance and participation are mandatory in all University courses, and specific requirements may differ by course. If attendance requirements are not met, a student may be removed from the course. Please review the Course Attendance Policy in the Catalog for more information.

University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses. While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

What you'll learn

Course skills and outcomes

  • Evaluate the resources available that support the general principles of emergency operations.
  • Analyze the effect of legislation on emergency management funding and operations.
  • Analyze legal issues that affect the function of emergency management agencies.

  • Evaluate the varying levels and types of emergencies.
  • Evaluate the available technology for emergency management during times of disaster response.
  • Evaluate the research available for emergency management during times of disaster response.

  • Evaluate the progression of an incident, from initial notification to completion.
  • Critique the implementation of the incident command system and the management of support personnel during an emergency response.

  • Create a response plan encompassing different aspects of emergency response.
  • Generate a communications plan using current technology.
  • Evaluate an after action report identifying the use of resources during emergency response.
  • Apply policy and regulatory standards to management of emergency services.
  • Critique decision making processes used during an emergency response.

  • Evaluate the evolution of emergency services.
  • Analyze the effect of policy and regulatory standards on the future of emergency response.
  • Generate recommendations for the advancement of emergency management.

Why UOPX

Why take courses at University of Phoenix

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We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) for more than 40 years.

Real-world instructors

Learn from instructors who bring an average of 25 years of working experience to the classroom.

Affordable and potentially reimbursable

Our tuition and fees are competitive and fixed. Also, check to see if your employer will cover you for this course.

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