Overview

From antiquity disasters and emergencies have plagued mankind. Effective preparation for and management of these events make it possible to mitigate the consequences. This course critically assesses the foundations and strategies of emergency management. It is designed to expand the student's thinking, analysis and ability to communicate within the world … For more content click the Read More button below. Focal issues include the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.  An analysis of past disasters will be used to discuss their impacts on policy formation and contemporary strategies. The role, duties, and importance of the Emergency Manager as it relates to FEMA's all­ hazards approach will be discussed throughout the course. This courses will be taught by Arizona State University as part of the PluS Alliance. The course will be taught fully online. 

Conditions for Enrolment

This course is only available to students who are enrolled in a postgraduate program in the School of Population Health

Course Attributes

Plus Alliance Outgoing

Delivery

Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Course Outline

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YMED5000 Course Outline

Fees

TypeAmount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)$1038
Domestic Students$4170
International Students$6240

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