HLS623 Emergency Management and Communication in Disasters

This course will focus on the role of the various response and healthcare agencies in Mass Casualty Incidents (MCIs) as well as the role of public communication in disasters. The course will also look at the principles of emergency management, risk analysis and hazard mitigation. The course will assess the psychological impact of disasters on the public and a range of crisis communication strategies for minimizing panic and fostering resilience within communities affected by disasters.

Corequisite

None

Credits

4

Distribution

Security Studies

Notes

Available online only.