Online Class: Disaster Preparedness 101

Taking this course will help you prepare a fully functional disaster preparedness plan--one that includes packing lists, a communication plan, a financial plan, and even a technology plan.

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15

Lessons
17

Exams &
Assignments
7

Hours
average time
0.7

CEUs

Course Description

Disaster Preparedness: Your Comprehensive Guide to Safeguarding Your World

Imagine a tempest is roaring outside, or the ground trembles beneath your feet. In that pivotal moment of uncertainty, will you feel an overpowering sense of dread or a calm confidence, knowing you're prepared? Disasters, whether natural or man-made, often strike with little warning. However, your response can be calculated, effective, and decisive. Welcome to our comprehensive disaster preparedness course, crafted not just to educate, but to empower.

Life, with all its unpredictabilities, has its fair share of storms — both metaphorical and literal. From the unsettling tremors of earthquakes to the furious might of hurricanes, the power of Mother Nature is undeniable. But equally formidable are man-made crises like chemical leaks, fires, or even unforeseen terrorist attacks. The looming question remains: are you equipped to confront these challenges head-on?

This course is your all-encompassing shield against such uncertainties. We don't merely skim the surface; we dive deep, arming you with knowledge, foresight, and pragmatic solutions:

Assessing and Recognizing Threats: Understand the unique challenges your locale presents, be it natural disturbances or human-induced crises.
Meticulous Planning: Forge an all-encompassing disaster blueprint. From packing lists to communication strategies, ensure that you have a robust roadmap in place.
Financial and Technological Readiness: In our increasingly digital age, safeguarding your financial and technological assets is paramount. Learn the best practices to protect and access them during emergencies.
Holistic Safety: Our approach isn't just individualistic. We consider the entire spectrum of your world, including the safety of pets and those with special accessibility needs.
Safe Rooms and Their Potency: Delve into the protective sanctuaries of safe rooms, understanding their design, benefits, and essentiality.
Empowerment Through Knowledge: Gain comprehensive insights into potential hazards, response strategies, and recovery processes.

The reality of life is its unpredictability. Yet, through meticulous preparation, we can transform fear into empowerment, uncertainty into assurance. Embarking on this course is not just an educational endeavor; it's a commitment to safeguarding your world. Let's proactively embrace readiness, ensuring that when adversity strikes, resilience reigns. Join us in this mission, and together, let's create fortresses of safety amidst life's storms.

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Completely Online
Self-Paced
6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
Start Anytime
PC & Mac Compatible
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Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Course Lessons

Lesson 1: Introduction to Disaster Preparedness

A disaster is a sudden, calamitous event that causes serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society causing widespread human, material, economic, and/or environmental losses that exceed the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own level of resources. Additional lesson topics: Preparedness and Survival Guide for Beginners; Types of disasters: Definition of hazard; Ready.gov; Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness for the Family, 3rd Edition 41 Total Points

Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Why this Course?
Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz

Lesson 2: Getting Prepared: The Essentials

What items do you consider essential? How about what your family members will need? Everyone will have something different listed when it comes to deciding on what is essential to have when a disaster happens. Additional lesson topics: Be Prepared for an Emergency. Be Red Cross Ready!; Several supplies you need in case disaster strikes; Emergency Items: What Will Disappear First; Family Emergency Binder: Free Checklist to Create Your Own; Build A Kit 50 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz

Lesson 3: Key First Aid, Health, and Decontamination Information

When disaster hits, very likely, there may be injuries, such as scrapes, cuts, or broken bones. Additional lesson topics: How to Pack An Emergency Kit; How to Self-Decontaminate after a Radiation Emergency; Where Should I Store the Family First Aid Kit?; Emergency Communication Plan; Survival Medical Supplies 40 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz

Lesson 4: Seeking Shelter

This lesson will cover material to provide you with basic guidance on seeking and preparing for shelter. Additional lesson topics: Emergency Response Plan; What to Do During Severe Weather and Other Emergencies; Emergency Preparedness Basics; Storm Safe: Sheltering In Place 50 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz

Lesson 5: Preparing a Safe Room

Another measure that you can take is to prepare a safe room inside your house. Often, these are used in areas where tornadoes and hurricanes are at high risk. Additional lesson topics: Safe Room Ideas; Residential Safe Rooms; Preparing a Home Safe Room; Safe Rooms 50 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz

Lesson 6: Alerts and Warnings

This lesson will focus on the different types of alerts and warnings that are commonly used, what they mean, and how they are broadcasted. Additional lesson topics: Be Smart. Take Part. Know Your Alerts and Warnings; ‘They didn't warn you': Louisiana disaster reveals deep challenges in flood communication; Timely Alerts and Warning; Emergency Alerting Systems; Early warning of disasters: Facts and figures 50 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz

Lesson 7: Internal and External Communications

You must consider every avenue when the emergency or disaster strikes. Additional lesson topics: 4 Tips for Creating Your Emergency Communications Plan; Create Your Family Emergency Communication Plan; How to Create an Emergency Communication Plan; Several Days to Ready: Know Where They'll Be 50 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 7 Quiz

Lesson 8: Medical and First Aid Needs

To fully plan your medical and first aid needs, you have to gather key and important information. Additional lesson topics: Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets; Medication Management in Disaster Planning; Consumer Preparedness in the Face of Disaster; Making a First Aid Kit; Getting Medical Care and Prescription Drugs in a Disaster or Emergency Area 45 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz

Lesson 9: Being Prepared Financially During a Disaster

There are many things to consider and putting together a solid financial plan takes some deep thought and consideration. Additional lesson topics: Preparing for Natural Disasters presented by insurancelinked.com; Everyone Must Be Prepared For Emergencies; Creating an Emergency Preparation File: Protecting Vital Documents 50 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 9 Quiz

Lesson 10: Mobility and Transportation

This lesson will discuss what you need to do to be prepared for an emergency, as well as what to do if the disaster strikes when you are driving or mobile. Additional lesson topics: The New Survivalist Disaster Preparedness and Self-Reliance; Safety and Driving Tips 50 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 10 Quiz

Lesson 11: Introduction to Disaster Preparedness

If you are an individual with medical needs and/or disabilities, and you need to have accessibility and there are functional concerns, you need to add more strategies to your emergency preparedness plan. Additional lesson topics: Basic Supplies for Unique Needs; Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional Needs; Power Outages 50 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz

Lesson 12: Search Organization Preparedness

An effective first responder readiness program needs a reasonable vision, significant targets and objectives, characterized deliverables, courses of events, and consistent surveys. Additional lesson topics: Disaster Shelters 50 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz

Lesson 13: Emergency Preparedness for Schools

Schools must plan thoroughly for their preparedness in an emergency. This lesson will go over the basic steps school officials should take when planning for an emergency. Additional lesson topics: Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plan; Disaster Planning for Schools; School Emergency Plan; Threat- and Hazard-Specific Annexes 50 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 13 Quiz

Lesson 14: Emergency Preparedness for the Office

To have your business ready for a disaster, it will take coordination between administration, organization representatives, and multiple offices, and HR is required while dealing with the issues identified with when facing imminent harm or danger. Additional lesson topics: Emergency Preparedness For Offices; Several Steps to Create the Ultimate Crisis Communication Plan; Get Started: Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Small Businesses; Office Survival Kit; Crisis Communications Plan 25 Total Points

Assessment: Lesson 14 Quiz

Lesson 15: Being Ready for a Technological Disaster

Recovery methodologies should be created for information innovation (IT) frameworks, applications, and information. Additional lesson topics: Taking Action for Disaster Preparedness: Technology and Innovation in Support of America's PrepareAthon! 390 Total Points

Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Assessment: Lesson 15 Quiz
Assessment: The Final Exam

1041

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe what types of disasters you should get prepared for.
Describe key first aid, health, and decontamination information.
Describe seeking shelter.
Describe preparing a safe room.
Describe internal and external communications process in a disaster.
Determine medical and first aid needs.
Describe being prepared financially during a disaster.
Describe emergency preparedness for schools.
Describe emergency preparedness for the office.
Describe being ready for a technological disaster.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Disaster Preparedness 101

Course Number: 9770489

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

Category:

UniversalClass.com > Personal Development > Safety

Availability: This course is online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas.

Last Updated: August 2023

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class

CEU Value: 0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars