HSEM 110 Basic Incident Command System/National Incident Management System (2 credits)
Course Description
This course introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher-level ICS training. This course describes the history, features, and principles and organization structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). (Course will meet ICS 100/200 requirements).
Course Content
A.Command Procedures
B.Organizational Structure - Command
C.Command Structure - Expanding the Organization by Establishing Branches
D.Expanding the Organization by Establishing Sections
E.Unified Command
F.Safety
G.Tactical Simulations & Incident Analysis
Student Outcomes
1.Analyze the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and its application to coordinating and integrating a response to domestic incidents.
2.Identify five major management functions.
3.Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Incident Commander and Command Staff.
4.Determine when it is appropriate to institute a Unified or Area Command.
5.Describe the Public Information Systems required by NIMS.
6.Evaluate ways in which NIMS can affect how jurisdictions prepare for incidents and events.
7.Describe how NIMS affects the way resources are managed.
8.Describe the advantages of common communication and information management standards.
9.Explain how NIMS will influence technology and technological systems required for emergency response.
Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Program Outcome: Graduates apply effective interpersonal communication, critical thinking and decision-making skills commensurate with a defined level of responsibility.
Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20
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