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PSM 134
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Title: | Hlnd Def: Crit Incd Resp Mgmt |
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Long Title: | Homeland Defense: Critical Incident Response Management |
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Course Description: | Examines the potential results from nuclear, biological, and chemical incidents or uses. Analysis of Critical Incident Management of Natural Disasters: Hurricane, Tornado, Blizzard, Fire, Flood, and Earthquake. Review of public health consequences; development of emergency planning and response measures in place among US agencies, State agencies, and emerging detection and management technologies; discussion of existing vulnerabilities to these types of incidents and attacks; protection of infrastructures and communication alternatives will also be examined. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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Course Notes: | unique to CCD |
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Origin Notes: | CCD |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Describe the general principles that govern Critical Incident Management
II. Define the Critical Incident and its impact on the affected community
III. Describe the notification processes
IV. Define the factors that determine the level and type of response.
V. Discuss the psychological factors impacting the responders
VI. Define and discuss triage
VII. Define the chain of command
VIII. Describe the locations, perimeters and infrastructure affected.
IX. Evaluate and develop a written action plan.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Introduction: General Principles
II. Definitions
III. Critical Incident Management Teams ¿ Functions and Composition
IV. Prevention and Preparation
V. The Immediate Response
VI. Follow-up Actions
VII. Evaluation of the Critical Incident Response
VIII. Current Trends and Developing Strategies
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