Pitt - Disaster Preparedness
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Disaster Preparedness at Coursera Overview
Duration | 13 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Disaster Preparedness at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Beginner Level
- Approx. 13 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Disaster Preparedness at Coursera Course details
- Have you ever viewed a news report depicting the aftermath of a devastating natural disaster? The damage to human life and property are both staggering and heartbreaking. All parts of the world face the possibility of floods, hurricanes, tornados, fires, landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural phenomena. Are you prepared if disaster would strike you? This course will help you prepare!
- The course is appropriate for any learner who is proactive about developing the core competencies of disaster readiness and survival planning. It is especially useful if you are seeking techniques that can ensure your personal protection, as well as the safety of your family, property, and belongings, during a natural disaster. In addition, it offers essential preparation for a variety of emergency situations and inconveniences, even if you do not live in major tornado, flood, hurricane, tsunami, or earthquake zone. For instance, could you and your loved ones manage without access to potable water, electricity, fuel, and banking facilities? If you are unsure of your ability to respond in any of these possible scenarios, this course is for you!
- Throughout the course, you will be introduced to the Disaster Cycle, specifically the Mitigation and Recovery phases, and will create an extensive personal preparedness plan for survival in the absence of common amenities, such as food and water, shelter, and communication. You will also acquire practical, easy-to-apply strategies for maintaining a healthy attitude during disaster which can allow you to remain calm, avoid panic, and draw upon inner and outer resources in dire circumstances. Although death may be an inevitable outcome of extreme circumstances, a balanced outlook can provide comfort for all parties involved. Finally, issues of how institutions and governments can aid in disaster are also discussed.
- If you are interested in this topic you may be interested in other online programs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. Learn more about those programs by visiting our website: http://www.online.pitt.edu/programs/school-of-nursing/
Disaster Preparedness at Coursera Curriculum
Introduction & Disaster Cycle
Disaster Preparedness Course Overview
Introduction
Introduction to Disaster Cycle and Mitigation Part 1
Disaster Cycle - Mitigation Part 2
Disaster Cycle - Response and Recovery
Disaster Response Panel Discussion Part 1 (optional)
Disaster Response Panel Discussion Part 2 (optional)
Learning Objectives
Syllabus
Introduction & Disaster Cycle
Personal Preparedness Basics
Introduction
Food
Shelter
Water
Light
Learning Objectives
Readings
Personal Preparedness Basics
Personal Preparedness Safety
Introduction
Communication
Security
Authority
First Aid
Environmental Concerns
Tools
Learning Objectives
Readings
Personal Preparedness Safety
Attitudes and Awareness
Introduction
Awareness
Attitude and Awareness - Part 1
Attitude and Awareness - Part 2
Attitude and Awareness - Part 3
Nancy Vickroy - Guest Speaker (optional)
Learning Objectives
Readings
Attitudes and Awareness
International Perspectives
Dr. Kenichi Ogura - Guest Speaker
Learning Objectives
Readings
International Perspectives
Support and Medical Considerations
Introduction
Triage
Preparedness on a Larger Scale
Support and Medical Considerations
Wilderness Survival
Introduction to Pat Adams
Fire By Friction
Basic Fire Building
Survival Shelters
Water Purification
Practical Knives
Learning Objectives
Readings
Quiz: Wilderness Survival (not graded)
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