CMD 305 INTRODUCTION TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Public health preparedness ensures sustained public health and medical readiness in emergencies, such as infectious disease, bioterrorism, and natural disasters. This course will provide education on the evolution of public health preparedness and response, including concepts at the local, state, and federal levels. Students will learn about related policies, coordination, types of incidents, as well as the National Incident Management System, and the mechanisms through which public health agencies prepare for incidents, with an emphasis on effective and accessible communication, including the needs for the deaf and hard of hearing. The course will include discussions about preparedness activities incorporated into planning for the particular needs for people affected by speech, language and hearing impairments, and other disabilities.
Prerequisite
NONE
Corequisite
NONE