Online Class: Disaster Risk Reduction — Preparing for Emergencies

This disaster risk reduction course will provide you with strategies to minimize your personal and financial safety risk in the event of an unforeseen emergency.

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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 17
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 95
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 10
    Hours
    average time
  • 1.0
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Mastering Disaster Resilience: Strategies for a Safer Tomorrow

In a world that often seems tumultuous, every news notification might herald a fresh calamity—hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and more. While nature's fury is global, it's not just about the vast expanse of the world outside; it's about the safety of our homes, the wellbeing of our families, and the resilience of our communities. What if you could be better prepared? What if you had the tools to safeguard what you hold dear?

Enter the realm of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) - a robust approach tailored to ensure you're not just another statistic in the aftermath of a disaster, but a beacon of hope and strength.

Here's what our course offers:

  • Understanding Disasters: Delve into the anatomy of disasters, understanding their genesis, evolution, and the risks they manifest. We'll unravel how DRR strategies can be your armor against these unpredictable foes.

  • The Environment and DRR Nexus: Our world's health plays a pivotal role in the nature of disasters. Explore how the environment interplays with DRR and how our actions today can shape a safer tomorrow.

  • Harnessing Resources: A deep dive into the pivotal role of resources in disaster scenarios. Learn about their significance, management, and optimal utilization to bolster DRR initiatives.

Emergencies don't send calendar invites; they test our preparedness and resilience. Through "Disaster Risk Reduction in Emergencies," we aim to transform you from a passive observer to a proactive guardian, ready to face challenges head-on.

Are you geared up to fortify yourself and your community against the unpredictable? Dive in and shape a more resilient future!

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  • Completely Online
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  • 6 Months to Complete
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  • PC & Mac Compatible
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  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

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Lesson One - Disaster Risk Reduction In Emergencies

51 Points
The definition of Disaster Risk Reduction is discussed and analyzed. Additional lesson topics: Ways to Reduce Vulnerability and Prepare for Disaster; Disaster Risk Reduction for the Built Environment; Disaster Risk Reduction UNESCO
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Course Introduction and Goals
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz

Lesson Two - Emergencies and Disaster Risk

50 Points
This lesson will take a closer look at DDR in emergencies and further explore the relationship between the two. Additional lesson topics: Disaster risk reduction and disaster risk management; Disaster and Emergency, What's The Difference?; Do You Know What to Do?; Hospital Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz

Lesson Three - The Environment and Disaster Risk

50 Points
This lesson will explore the impact the environment has on disaster risk and DRR both as the cause of disasters and as something that can be impacted by a disaster. Additional lesson topics: Environmental Management and Disaster Risk Reduction; Several Environmental Disasters; Environmental disasters : Design for disaster; Effects of Disasters: Risk and Resilience Factors; Different Types of Environmental Disasters
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz

Lesson Four - Geophysical Disasters

50 Points
This lesson will look at geophysical disasters, discussing what qualities they have. Additional lesson topics: World Geophysical Disasters; Earthquakes; Understanding threats and reducing risks to human well being; The biggest volcano eruptions in recorded history
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz

Lesson Five - Hydrological Disasters

50 Points
This lesson will look at another natural disaster classification--hydrological disasters. Additional lesson topics: Hydrological Disasters; Information About Floods; Direct and indirect losses; Types of disasters: Definition of hazard; Epidemics after Natural Disasters
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz

Lesson Six - Climatological Disasters

50 Points
This lesson will explore the different types of climatological disasters and what is involved with each. Additional lesson topics: Climatological/meteorological and hydrological disasters and the insurance sector; Definition of disaster types; NASA Climate Change; Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz

Lesson Seven - Meteorological Disasters

50 Points
This lesson will look at the last natural disaster classification, meteorological disasters. Additional lesson topics: What are Hurricanes?; National Hurricane Center; What is the difference between a typhoon and a hurricane?; Reducing and Managing Risks of Disasters in a Changing Climate
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Quiz

Lesson Eight - Non-Natural Disasters

50 Points
This lesson will look at non-natural disasters like chemical spills, biological hazards, and man-made events that pose a threat to people's safety. Additional lesson topics: Safest U.S. cities from natural disasters; Biological Emergencies; Devastating Unnatural Disasters
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz

Lesson Nine - Prevention and Risk Management

50 Points
The focus of this lesson is on the topic of prevention and risk management. Additional lesson topics: Natural Disaster Prevention; Understanding Disaster Risk; Effective Disaster Management Strategies
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Quiz

Lesson Ten - Managing Infrastructure

50 Points
This lesson will explore infrastructure and the role it plays in disasters, emergencies, and DRR. Additional lesson topics: Coping study on disaster resilient infrastructure; Infrastructure for Disaster Management; The Relevance of Soft Infrastructure in Disaster Management
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Quiz

Lesson Eleven - Health Aspects

50 Points
This lesson will discuss the different health aspects involved with disasters and what impact they can have in DRR. Additional lesson topics: Disaster risk management for health: climate risk management; Strategies for Identifying and Engaging At-Risk Groups; Disaster Risk Management for Health Fact Sheets; Emergency and disaster risk management for health
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz

Lesson Twelve - Addressing Vulnerabilities

50 Points
This lesson will look at the vulnerabilities that can be present and contribute to disasters. Additional lesson topics: Reducing the Impacts of Natural Disasters; Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management; The Role and Impact of Population and Society; Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment VCA
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz

Lesson Thirteen - Disaster Response

50 Points
This lesson will discuss disaster response and what needs to be done to ensure success of planning and DRR efforts. Additional lesson topics: Law Enforcement's Role in Responding to Disasters; Disaster Response and Recovery; Common Responses to Disasters or Traumatic Events; Disaster and Emergency Planning for Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Quiz

Lesson Fourteen - Post-Disaster Recovery Planning

50 Points
This lesson will explore some of the post-disaster recovery planning efforts that can be taken and what role DRR can play in them. Additional lesson topics: Planning for Post-Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction; Planning for Post-Disaster Recovery; How to Write a Disaster Recovery Plan for Your Business
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Quiz

Lesson Fifteen - Resources

400 Points
This final lesson will discuss the resources that are needed in a disaster that can help reduce the risks the situation poses.
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
  • Assessment: Lesson 15 Quiz
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
1101
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe disaster risk reduction in emergencies.
  • Describe the environment and disaster risk.
  • Describe various types of disasters: geophysical disasters, hydrological disasters, climatological disasters, meteorological disasters and non-natural disasters.
  • Summarize prevention and risk management.
  • Describe methods for managing infrastructure.
  • Describe health aspects resulting for a disaster.
  • Describe disaster response and post-disaster recovery planning.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Disaster Risk Reduction: Preparing for Emergencies
Course Number: 9770507
Lessons Rating: 4.98 / 5 Stars (343 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: With online access available nationwide, this course reaches all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Additionally, it’s open to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: December 2023
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 1.0 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
Instructor: John Chouinard
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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