Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication
- Offered byCoursera
- Public/Government Institute
Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication at Coursera Overview
Duration | 10 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Course 2 of 3 in the Leadership for Public Health Crises Specialization
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Beginner Level Intended to introduce basic emergency management, planning, and crisis risk communication. No background in health or emergency management required.
- Approx. 10 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: English
Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication at Coursera Course details
- This course will introduce you to basic concepts of emergency management, planning, and crisis risk communication. You will understand the definitions of and operational challenges associated with disasters and public health emergencies. You will identify important components of risk communication, and you will identify and evaluate the ways social characteristics shape vulnerabilities to crises and health outcomes. In completing this course, you will begin to learn about the nature of different kinds of extreme events and the disruptions they can cause for communities affected by them. You will learn about how to approach the planning process. You will also explore the ways extreme events can be felt differently by different members within our communities. Finally, you will go over important considerations in crafting messages about risks. As you go through the course, you will apply your knowledge of these principles in assignments which ask you to consider how you would approach the crisis risk communication planning process for your organization or community.
Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication at Coursera Curriculum
Emergency Management
Introduction to Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication
Disasters, Crises, and Other Extreme Events
Hazards
The Emergency Management Cycle
Who Has a Role in Emergency Management?
Required Readings
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Assignment
Quiz Week 1
Planning
The Planning Process
Planning Principles
Who Should Be Involved - Whole Community
All-Hazards Planning
Available Planning Guidance
Required Readings
PLANNING Assignment
Quiz Week 2
Vulnerability
Introduction to Social Vulnerability
Dimensions of Vulnerability
Creating Diverse Experiences
Understanding Social Vulnerability
Required Readings Week 3
SOCIAL VULNERABILITY Assignment
Quiz Week 3
Crisis Risk Communication
Crisis Risk Communication
Message Content
Channels and Sources
The Warning Response Process
Required Reading Week 4
CRISIS RISK COMMUNICATION Assignment
Optional Readings
Quiz Week 4
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