EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE - Justice Institute of British

EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT

CERTIFICATEAn applied certificate program in the field of emergency

management from the Justice Institute of British Columbia

INFORMATION

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Comprehensive Emergency Management EducationACADEMIC PROGRAMS | PROFESSIONAL TRAINING | CUSTOMIZED SERVICES

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Learning Objectives Include:

• Outline the basic concepts of emergency management in Canada

• Conduct hazard, risk, and vulnerability analyses

• Create emergency plans

• Implement comprehensive site and site support response strategies

• Describe key business continuity processes

• Current employees and

volunteers working in

emergency management roles

and wishing to upgrade their

skills to take on positions of

more responsibility

• Students looking to enter the

exciting and growing field of

emergency management

BECOME AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EXPERTNo community, agency or private organization is immune to the threat of disaster. That’s why you need comprehensive emergency management programs to help you prepare for and mitigate the effects of disasters, and increase the speed of response and recovery.

Take the JIBC Emergency Management Certificate, and gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop and implement effective emergency management plans. You’ll be prepared to enter this exciting and growing field - and ensure your organization is prepared for any type of event.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESGraduates of our Emergency Management Certificate may apply for careers in emergency management, training, safety, and security within:

Local authorities

Community agencies

Provincial and federal government agencies

First responder agencies

Private corporations

Volunteer organizations

FLEXIBLE DELIVERY OPTIONSOffered in a flexible part-time delivery model, students have up to three years to complete the required and elective course work. And, the Emergency Management Certificate is more accessible than ever. You can complete courses through a variety of delivery methods:

In-class at campus locations*

Contract delivery at your location anywhere across Canada or internationally

Online and distance education***Consult the course schedule at www.jibc.ca/emergency for current offerings in specific locations. **Only select courses available for online/distance learning.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSAlthough Grade 12 graduation or equivalent is preferred, you may be granted special permission to enroll after your application has been reviewed.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CERTIFICATE?

REQUIRED COURSES (12 CREDITS - in recommended order of

completion)

Foundation Courses

EM110 – Introduction to Emergency Management in Canada (0.5 credit)

EOC110 – Introduction to Emergency Operations Centres (0.5 credit)

CMD110 – Incident Command System Level 100 (0.5 credit)

ESS100 – Introduction to Emergency Social Services (0.0 credit)

Core Courses

EM724 – Conducting Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analyses (1.0 credit)

EM139 – Developing Emergency Management Plans (1.0 credit)

EOC120 – Emergency Operations Centre Essentials (1.0 credit)

EM170 – Introduction to Business Continuity Management (1.0 credit)

EM150 – Introduction to Emergency Management Exercise Design (1.0 credit)

EM186 – Information Officer (1.0 credit)

EM730 – Emergency Evacuations (0.5 credit)

EM141 – Disasters and Trauma (0.5 credit)

EM931 – Developing Personal Preparedness Programs (0.5 credit)

EM132 – Planning for Community Disaster Recovery (1.0 credit)

EM195 – Emergency Management Final Assessment (2.0 credits)

CORE COURSES (In recommended order of completion) EM724 – Conducting Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability AnalysesPrerequisite: EM110

Explore the process of identifying hazards, assessing risks, analyzing vulnerabilities and assessing impacts of disasters on communities. Learn sustainable hazard mitigation and related prioritization as well as the general management of hazards, risks and vulnerabilities.

EM139 – Developing Emergency Management Plans

Prerequisite: EM110

Learn a step by step approach to developing an emergency plan for your organization. Acquire valuable tools and templates to assist you in creating and modifying your emergency plan.

EOC120 – Emergency Operations Centre EssentialsLearn the fundamentals of how Emergency Operations Centres operate in supporting the needs of response departments and agencies during emergencies and disasters. Explore the key aspects of site support operations within an Incident Command System management structure.

EM170 – Introduction to Business Continuity Management Explore the purpose and benefits of business continuity management including the steps involved in developing a business continuity plan. In addition, learn the importance of communicating and exercising a business continuity plan.

EM150 – Introduction to Emergency Management Exercise DesignExplore the basics of emergency management exercise design and learn how the field of exercise design has changed in recent years to become a key component of emergency preparedness. Reveiw the concepts of a formal multi-year exercise program, the exercise program management team, the five-phase exercise design model and the exercise design team.

EM186 – Information OfficerPrerequisite: CMD110

Recommended: CMD120 or EOC120

Acquire the skills and knowledge required of an Information Officer working at an emergency site or at a site support facility. Learn how to write key messages and media releases; communicate effectively with the public, media, and internal stakeholders; and utilize a variety of communication media.

EM730 – Emergency EvacuationsPrerequisite: EM110 and (EOC110 or EOC120)

Explore how fires, floods or other emergencies may require evacuating areas of your community. Learn how to organize an evacuation, map and sector your community, prepare public information messages, consider transportation issues and determine re-entry procedures.

EM141 – Disasters and TraumaPrerequisite: EM110

Explore the range of responses and reactions to stress following a traumatic incident. Trauma interventions following a major tragedy such as an airplane crash or earthquake require a coordinated intervention that goes well beyond the provision of group debriefings.

EM931 – Developing Personal Preparedness ProgramsPrerequisite: EM110

Learn how to effectively market your emergency management program to the public and/or employees. Explore delivery methods such as presentations, printed materials, electronic communication and websites. Note: This is not a personal preparedness course.

EM132 – Planning for Community Disaster RecoveryPrerequisite: EM110

Learn about the potential community impacts of disasters and the primary components involved in community disaster recovery. The purpose and role of a community recovery organization are explored and learners are introduced to a process for the development of an effective plan for community disaster recovery.

EM195 – Emergency Management Final AssessmentPrerequisites: All required and elective course credits.

In this last component of the Emergency Management Certificate, apply the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the program in a take-home project.

CURRICULUM SNAPSHOTELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE 3 CREDITS)ICS Electives



EM & EOC Electives

EM142 – Emergency Program Coordinator (1.0 credit)

EM144 – Introduction to GIS for Emergency Management (1.0 credit)

EM712 – Emergency Operations Centre Level 3: Operations (0.5 credit)

EM713 – Emergency Operations Centre Level 3: Planning (0.5 credit)

EM714 – Emergency Operations Centre Level 3: Logistics (0.5 credit)

EOC133 – Emergency Operations Centre: Finance (BC Version) (0.5

credit)

ESS & SAR Electives

ESS121 – Public Safety Lifeline Leadership (0.5 credit)

ESS181 – Emergency Social Services Director (1.5 credits)

SAR102 – Introduction to Search and Rescue in British Columbia (0.5

credit)

Other Electives

CCR100 – Introduction to Collaborative Conflict Resolution OR

CCR101 – Foundations of Collaborative Conflict Resolution: Workplace

Focus (1.5 credits)

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EXPERTS IN EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT EDUCATIONAs part of the JIBC School of Public Safety and Security,

the Emergency Management Division has been educating

emergency management leaders in Canada and

internationally for more than 20 years.

Leading Academic and Professional Programs

• Bachelor of Emergency and Security Management Studies

• Diploma in Emergency and Security Management

• Emergency Management Certificate

• Emergency Management Exercise Design Certificate

Comprehensive Professional Training & Services

• Emergency Management

• Incident Command System

• Emergency Operations Centre

• Exercise Design

• Emergency Social Services

• Search and Rescue

FROM CANADA’S LEADINGPUBLIC SAFETY EDUCATORThe Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is

Canada’s leading public safety educator - a dynamic

post-secondary institution recognized nationally and

internationally for innovative education in the areas of

justice and public safety. The JIBC offers a range of

applied and academic programs (certificates, diplomas,

and degrees) that span the spectrum of safety – from

prevention to response and recovery.

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