Introduction to Emergency Planning and Preparedness – O

Who is the course for?

Anybody with an interest in emergency planning and preparedness. If you’re looking to study the full MSc Emergency Planning Management and Resilience degree, or are working in or planning a career in the emergency planning and preparedness world, this course is for you.

Please note that the individuals detailed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below, are current staff members and may be subject to change.

What topics will you cover?

Introduction to emergency planning and preparedness terminology.

How to identify effective emergency planning and preparedness.

The relationship between the type of emergency and the plan.

The emergency planning cycle.

How to prepare an emergency plan.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…

Describe what is meant by emergency planning and preparedness.

Investigate and evaluate emergency plans.

Design and develop emergency preparedness frameworks.

Produce an emergency plan.