Abstract
In this subject, students will enhance their understanding of current emergency operations management and specifically what actions could be taken during the pre-impact and impact phases of any emergency to enhance the management of an emergency event. The subject will examine current legislation, emergency prevention strategies, communications during emergencies, current … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
LegislationCommunicationsTime and geographical implicationsPreventive or mitigating actionsImplementation of plansRoles and responsibilitiesCommand and controlOperations centresMediaEvacuationExternal operational aid
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to identify and analyse the command, control, and coordination structures in emergency management;
2.
be able to analyse and evaluate the management of an emergency event in the pre-impact and impact phases;
3.
be able to examine and analyse emergency management prevention and mitigation practices;
4.
be able to explain and apply the relevant legal, ethical, and governance frameworks to emergency management; and
5.
be able to identify and examine communication and media management during emergency events.