SMP482: Disaster and Emergency Management
This module is led by Chris Blackmore. It runs in the Autumn semester and is worth 15 credits.
Modules description
Disasters and emergencies can strike any community. It is not a question of whether a disaster will occur but when.
However, the likelihood, scale and impact of a disaster can be minimized through appropriate emergency planning, preparation and response by the community, governmental and non-governmental organisations.
This module will cover the key concepts of disaster and emergency management, explore some of the contemporary issues and develop students’ knowledge and skills in this field.
Objectives
By the end of the unit, a candidate will be able to
- explain the generic stages of the emergency management cycle
- demonstrate an awareness of key emergency management issues and principles
- adapt and apply the emergency management stages systematically to any setting or scenario
- demonstrate an understanding of emergency planning
- critically reflect on emergency exercises
- critically appraise disaster mitigation options
Teaching methods
This module can also be taken as part of the following courses:
This module is available as a CPD option
This module is not available as a DDP module
This module is restricted to 40 students.
The teaching methods include lectures to impart factual knowledge and understanding of the key issues, principles and concepts of emergency management.
Problem-based learning seminars will be run to practically demonstrate some of these concepts.
Fees and funding
You can find out more about fees and funding for CPD modules in the School of Medicine and Population Health at the link below. We accept sponsored as well as self-funding students.
How to apply
Find out what you need to do to apply for a CPD module in the School of Medicine and Population Health.
Contact
For more information on this module, speak to the lead academic:
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