First Responder and Healthcare Coordination in High Impact Disasters

Catalog description

This course will review the role and capability of first responders, public health and health care systems and will address the expectations of coordination and collaboration in disaster preparedness and response to all types of disasters. Students will be assisted through first responder and healthcare guest presentations and will examine the growing threat and consequences of disasters. The course will also cover theory and practice of various first responder and health issues in emergency management and homeland security while considering implications for policy makers.