This course will introduce you to basic concepts of emergency management, planning, and crisis risk communication. You will understand the definitions of and operational challenges associated with disasters and public health emergencies. You will identify important components of risk communication, and you will identify and evaluate the ways social characteristics shape vulnerabilities to crises and health outcomes. In completing this course, you will begin to learn about the nature of different kinds of extreme events and the disruptions they can cause for communities affected by them. You will learn about how to approach the planning process. You will also explore the ways extreme events can be felt differently by different members within our communities. Finally, you will go over important considerations in crafting messages about risks. As you go through the course, you will apply your knowledge of these principles in assignments which ask you to consider how you would approach the crisis risk communication planning process for your organization or community.
Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication
This course is part of Leadership for Public Health Crises Specialization
Instructor: Samantha Penta, Ph.D.
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module explores what constitutes a disaster and public health emergency.
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This module explores emergency management planning processes.
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This module explores the ways extreme events can be felt differently by different members within our communities.
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This module explores the important considerations in crafting messages about risks.
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4 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Dec 16, 2021
One of the best courses! I have an interest in emergency response and this course was ideal! Thank you Dr Samantha Penta and SUNY Online (and of course Coursera)! - Evan
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2021
very informative, and made me know the details and intricacies of Disaster Preparedness
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2021
As a long time emergency responder I found the course provided basics
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