The goal of this course is to provide a broad overview of the essential elements of disaster/emergency preparedness and response. The course begins with setting the stage to understand existing legislation in Egypt that pertains to preparedness. This is followed by an overview of the early phases of emergency preparedness which explores risk assessment and a command and control system. The course goes on to explore in more detail, the essentials of a response to a biological, chemical and then explosive event. And then culminates with foundational information on Risk Communications, Continuity of Operations and the Behavioral Health aspects of disasters.
The course instructors have over 3 decades of combined experience in teaching emergency preparedness as it has evolved both in the U.S. and globally. They have consistently scored high in course evaluations for online instruction.
Target Audience
The target audience for the "Introduction to Disaster Management " course is diverse, encompassing individuals from various professional backgrounds and roles. The course is designed to benefit those who play a crucial role in disaster management, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to managing crises. The primary target audience includes:
- Healthcare Professionals
Physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare practitioners involved in direct disaster response and related clinical care.
- Public Health Practitioners
Public health practitioners responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing disaster response measures.
- Government Officials and Policy Makers
Policymakers responsible for shaping legislation and regulations related to disaster management.
- Community Leaders and Organizations
Community leaders, NGOs, and grassroots organizations engaged in community resilience and disaster response efforts.
- Educators and Researchers
Academicians, professionals and researchers interested in emergency management, disaster studies, and public health.
- National and International Aid and Development Workers
Professionals working in National and International aid organizations involved in disaster response and recovery efforts nationally and internationally.
- Students Pursuing Relevant Disciplines
Students studying public health, disaster/emergency management, healthcare, or related disciplines who seek a foundational understanding of disaster preparedness.
COURSE CONTENT
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📜 Introduction to Emergency Preparedness 🏛️ History of Disaster Legislation in Egypt 🚀 Incident Command System/EO 🌍 Risk Assessment 🧪 Biological incidents 💉 Mass Immunization and Dispensing ☣️ Chemical agents and incidents 🏠 Citizen Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place 💥 Explosive events 🚑 Mass Casualty Triage 🗣️ Risk Communication 🔄 Continuity of Operations 🧠 Disaster Behavioral Health (Psych First Aid) |
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The Course was First Released on March 2024
Certification
After successful completion/fulfillment of the course requirements, participants will receive a joint certificate from both University of Nebraska Medical center and Ain Shams University.
This will be FREE starting from 1/1/2025 until 31/3/2025
Course curriculum
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Pre- Course Survey
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Pre-Course Test
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Prelude: Setting the Stage - Emergency Preparedness Legal Landscape in Egypt
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Emergency Preparedness
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Lesson 2: The Incident Command System Explained
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Lesson 3: Assessing Vulnerabilities and Risks
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Lesson 1: Biological Agents
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Lesson 2: Mass Dispensing/ Immunization Operations
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Lesson 1: Chemical Agents
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Lesson 2: Citizen Evacuation or Shelter-in-Place
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Lesson 1: Explosions and Blasts
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Lesson 2 : Mass Casualty Triage
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About this course
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course participants will
- Acquire a comprehensive skill set and knowledge base about the foundational principles of emergency preparedness/ Disaster Management.
- Gain insights into the historical context and legislation governing disaster response in Egypt.
- Understand the structure and function of the Incident Command System and Emergency Operations Center structures for coordinated response efforts.
- Develop proficiency in risk assessment and mitigation.
- Understand the fundamentals of responding to biological, chemical, and explosive incidents, plan and execute mass immunization programs, and understand the complexities of citizen evacuation and shelter-in-place strategies.
- Gain the skills for mass casualty triage skills.
- Understand effective risk communication strategies.
- Gain the ability to plan for continuity of operations.
Meet Our Instructors
Wael El Rayes, MBBCh, PhD, MS, FACHE
•Faculty, Department of Health Services Research, Administration and Policy, College of Public Health, UNMC
•Co-Director, Center for Global Health and Development (CGHD), UNMC
•Director of Evaluation, National Emerging Special Pathogens Treatment & Education Center (NETEC)
Sharon Medcalf, PhD
•Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, UNMC
•Director of Academic Programs in Emergency Preparedness
•Center for Preparedness and Emergency Response Solutions
•Consultant/President: Meaker Enterprises, LLC
Maha Farid MBBCh, MSc, PhD
Lecturer at the Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University
Registration
Registration and Certificate are Free starting from 1/1/2025 until 31/3/2025
For Certificates after course completion ,please send your Name ,Photocopy of your ID , your credentials and Primary Current Affiliation to Dr. Alia Hassan Mansour Associate Professor of Neurology and course coordinator at : [email protected]