IS-366.a Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters
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"Course Overview
Course Quality Rating
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Course Description
This course is provided by FEMA: Emergency Management Institute and will require a secondary login and/or registration.
The purpose of this course is to provide guidance for Emergency Managers and implementers of children’s programs about meeting the unique needs that arise among children as a result of a disaster or emergency.
The course includes the following lessons:
Lesson 1: Course Overview
Lesson 2: Unique Needs of Children in Disasters
Lesson 3: Critical Components of a Child’s World
Lesson 4: Mitigation
Lesson 5: Preparedness
Lesson 6: Response
Lesson 7: Recovery
Resources Toolkit (downloadable PDF file)
Much of the information in this course is based upon a document titled “The Unique Needs of Children in Emergencies: A Guide for the Inclusion of Children in Emergency Operations Plans,” published by Save the Children.
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Target Audience
This course is designed for local and state emergency managers and planners. Other individuals or groups that may benefit from taking this course include those directly involved with meeting the needs of children, such as the following:
Judges and other members of the State, county, and local governmental legal system
Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs), faith-based organizations, and other non-profits
Child service agencies
Child care providers
Schools
Learning Objectives
Having completed this course, the learner will be able to:
Create, update, or revise an Emergency Operations Plan for your community or organization to effectively address the unique needs of children in disasters.
Council of Linkages Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (COL)/COL Tier(s)
None listed
Professional/Disciplinary Competencies
None listed
Format
Online/ Self-study
Credit /CEU
CEU: 0.6
Duration
6 hrs.
Specifications
None listed
Course Publication Date
12/09/2015"
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