Emergency Preparedness

Courses

EPT 120: Sociology of Disaster

Program
Emergency Preparedness
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course is designed to overview sociological disaster research, disaster systems, and alternative research approaches. Topics include human and organizational behaviors, long disaster impact on communities, disaster warning, and evacuation considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to assess and predict the impact of disaster- related human behavior.

EPT 124: EM Services Law & Ethics

Program
Emergency Preparedness
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0

This course covers federal and state laws that affect emergency service personnel in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist incident. Topics include initial response and long-term management strategies, with an emphasis on legal and ethical considerations and coordination between local, state, and federal agencies. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the role of private industry, government agencies, public policies, and federal/state declarations of disasters in emergency situations.

EPT 150: Incident Management

Program
Emergency Preparedness
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0

This course introduces the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Topics include integrating command and control systems, maintaining communication within command and control systems, and using NIMS procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of key concepts necessary for operating within the National Incident Management System.

EPT 220: Terrorism and Emer. Mgt.

Program
Emergency Preparedness
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course covers preparing for, responding to, and safely mitigating terrorism incidents. Topics include the history of terrorism, scene hazards, evidence preservation, risk assessment, roles and responsibilities, explosive recognition, and terrorism planning. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize the threat of terrorism and operate within the emergency management framework at a terrorism incident.

EPT 230: Emergency Planning

Program
Emergency Preparedness
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0

This course covers the rationale for, and methods related to a comprehensive approach to emergency planning. Topics include the emergency planning process, command arrangement, coordination, budgetary issues, environmental contamination issues, and public policy concerns. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an emergency plan for a community.