VTPEH 6132
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- Schedule of Classes - May 18, 2024 7:34PM EDT
- Course Catalog - May 18, 2024 7:07PM EDT
Classes
VTPEH 6132
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.
Catalog Description (limited to 125 words): This course examines the basic principles of public health emergency management; various types of disasters and emergencies including infectious disease outbreaks, natural disasters and bioterrorism; and how emergency management principles can be applied to public health incidents. Students will be introduced to domestic and international public health emergency preparedness planning, common concepts and processes used such as the Incident Command System (ICS), the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the National Response Framework, and the Strategic Framework for Emergency Preparedness. Legal and ethical considerations relevant to public health emergency management will also be covered.Past incidents, emergencies and disasters will be reviewed, and lessons learned to inform future preparation and response will be discussed. Students will participate in small groups for in-class scenarios and exercises and prepare a press statement regarding a potential public health emergency threat.
When Offered Spring.
Permission Note Enrollment limited to: 2nd year MPH students.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Vet Education Center S1166-LH1
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Francis, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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