Why Earn an Emergency and Disaster Management Certificate?
The interdisciplinary nature of emergency management encourages creative problem-solving and strategic thinking, skills that are highly sought after in today's job market. This specialized certificate will position you as a competitive candidate for diverse roles in emergency management, public safety and homeland security at local, state and federal levels, all of which are expected to experience steady job growth.
A certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management serves as an excellent tool for those working with the Joint Commission Regulations that govern hospital emergency preparations, as well as for students studying or working in fields such as cybersecurity, criminal justice, human services, health care management, psychology, public administration or environmental studies.
What You'll Learn
In this certificate program, you'll gain the knowledge, and hands-on experience and decision-making abilities to effectively prepare for, respond to and recover from major emergencies and disasters in a variety of settings. Key topics covered include:
- Emergency and disaster management
- Hazard and risk assessment
- Emergency planning and coordination
- Disaster response and recovery questions
- Crisis communication and public information
- Ethics of disaster