The Certificate of Proficiency provides an introduction to the field of emergency preparedness in Homeland Security.
The certificates has been designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental principles of homeland security, incident command, and emergency preparedness. They include an exploration into the nature and causes of disasters, as well as the foundations of terrorism and its effect on society. Special emphasis is placed upon learning the principles of disaster preparedness and mitigation as set forth by the Federal Emergency Response Agency (FEMA) in the National Response Framework (NRF).
The certificate program in Homeland Security/Emergency Preparedness is designed for those desiring to enter the field of emergency preparedness and for those currently employed in an emergency response profession. Individuals who would benefit from this course of study include county emergency managers and coordinators, law enforcement officers, fire fighters, corporate safety professionals, healthcare safety directors, elected officials, and government employees. The Certificate of Proficiency provides an introduction to the field of study. It has been designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental principles of homeland security, incident command, and emergency preparedness. They include an exploration into the fundamentals of society and the ability to understand the foundations of terrorism and its effect on society. Special emphasis is placed upon learning the principles of disaster mitigation and response as set forth by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the National Response Framework (NRF).