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course descriptions
FEM 104–Earthquake Structural Mitigation
(1)
Provides students involved in state and local
governments, and the building and financial
industries, with knowledge concerning the
requirements of federal and federally assisted or
regulated new building construction. The course
is also intended to provide the student with basic
knowledge about earthquakes and how buildings
can be built to be safe during an earthquake.
FEM 105–Retrofitting Flood-Prone
Residential Structures (1)
Provides students with the essential, nontechnical
background knowledge about retrofitting. The
retrofitting measures presented are creative and
practical, comply with applicable floodplain
regulation, and are satisfactory to homeowners.
FEM 107–Hazardous Materials for Medical
Personnel (1)
Designed to prepare hospital personnel to analyze
hazardous materials situations, take the necessary
steps to assure medical providers safety, and identify
appropriate resources for decontamination and
medical care. Additional training is required in order
to diagnose and treat patients who have been
involved in hazardous materials incidents.
FEM 108–Introduction to Disaster Assistance
(1)
Provides students with a basic understanding of the
roles and responsibilities of the local community,
state, and the federal government in providing
disaster assistance. It is appropriate for both the
general public and those involved in emergency
management who need a general introduction to
disaster assistance.
FEM 109–Introduction to Animals in Disaster
(1)
Intended to increase awareness and preparedness
among animal owners and care providers. It includes
sections on typical hazards, how these affect animals
and what can be done by responsible owners to
reduce the impact of disasters. It is also intended to
help animal owners, care providers and industries to
better understand emergency management. Course
material will heighten awareness of the special
issues that emergency managers need to consider
when incorporating animal-care annexes into their
emergency operations plans.
FEM 110–Animals in Disaster Planning (1)
Intended to guide emergency management officials
and animal owners, care providers, and industries
in preparing community disaster plans. The goal is
to provide sufficient information for both groups to
meet and develop meaningful and effective plans
that improve the care of animals, their owners, and
the animal-care industries in disasters. This course
provides the basic background knowledge needed
to develop a coordinated response to a disaster in
which animals and their owners are affected. Further
training with local or state emergency management
programs is essential.
FEM 113–Emergency Manager: A Position
Orientation (1)
Explores the position of emergency manager and
includes a historical study of the guiding principles of
emergency management and key areas of emphasis
in the profession. Examines the areas of planning,
development, coordination, implementation,
and execution of comprehensive emergency
preparedness programs.
FEM 115–Introduction to Radiological
Emergency Management (1)
Provides students with the background and practical
knowledge necessary to understand the fundamental
concepts of radioactivity, the types of radiological
emergencies, and the potential effects of these
incidents upon the emergency responder as well as
the general public. Included are the measures that
need to be enacted to ensure safety for all affected.
FEM 116–Introduction to Hazardous
Materials (1)
Intended to provide a general introduction to
hazardous materials that can serve as a foundation
for more specific studies in the future. No prior
knowledge of the subject is required.
FEM 119–Volunteer Agencies in Emergency
Management (1)
Provides students with the basic understanding
of the history, roles, and services of disaster relief
voluntary agencies in providing disaster assistance. It
is appropriate for both the general public and those
involved in emergency management operations.
FEM 122–Community Hurricane
Preparedness (1)
Provides emergency managers and disaster
coordinators with basic information about the nature
of hurricanes and the hazards they pose, and how
the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts future
hurricane behavior.
FEM 127–Emergency Management of
Hazardous Weather (1)
Designed to provide the student with a solid
background in understanding hazardous weather and
community risks so they can communicate effectively
with the local National Weather Service office and
their community.
FEM 130–Introduction to Residential Coastal
Construction (1)
Provides the student with a guideline of basic
information concerning residential coastal
construction. It identifies the best practices for
improving the quality of construction and reducing
the economic losses associated with coastal disasters.
It also explains how the risk to coastal residential
development can be reduced by employing best
practices in site location, design, and construction.
FEM 131–Principles of Emergency
Management (1)
Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of
emergency management as an integrated system.
Surveys how the resources and capabilities of
organizations at all levels can be networked together
in emergency management phases for effective
hazard response.
FEM 132–Introduction to Leadership and
Influence (1)
Provides an introduction to leadership and influence
skills by addressing the following topics: leadership
from within, how to facilitate change, how to build
and rebuild trust, how to use personal and political
influence, and how to foster an environment for
leadership development.
FEM 133–Decision Making and Problem
Solving (1)
Provides students with decision making and problem
solving strategies and best practices that are vital
requirements of the emergency manager, planner,
and responder position. Explores a five-step problem-
solving model. Examines effective methods for
guiding group decision making during complex or
significant events.
FEM 134–Effective Communication (1)
Provides an introduction to communication and
interpersonal skills needed by local emergency
managers, planners, and responders. Develops
communication skills needed in emergency
management situations.
FEM 135–Developing and Managing
Volunteers (1)
Provides an introduction for working with volunteers
and volunteer agencies (VOLAG) on emergency
management projects. The need to work with
volunteers before, during, and after emergency
situations will be stressed.
FEM 136–Debris Operations (1)
Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of
Debris Operations in an emergency management
environment. Defines and describes the functions of
individuals and organizations in debris operations.
Identifies and discusses critical debris operations
issues. Surveys funding, eligibility, and contracting
issues related to debris operations.
FEM 138–Livestock in Disasters (1)
Provides an introduction to the issues farmers and
emergency managers must deal with during an
emergency management environment. Examines
approaches that will mitigate the impact of disasters
on livestock. Discusses emergency planning for
farming communities. Defines different types of
disasters and how each affects livestock.