HSEM 105 Concepts, Policy & Doctrine for Tribal Emergency Management (5 credits)
Course Description
This course provides the groundwork on which Tribal Emergency Management can build a strong foundation of preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation for their communities.
Course Content
A. Introduction to Emergency Management and FEMA
B. Laws and Authorities that Govern Tribal Emergency Management
C. Hazard Mitigation in Indian Country
D. Tribal Outreach and Preparedness
E. Response Coordination and the Role of Emergency Management
F. Recovery and The Disaster Declaration Process (Tribal Sovereignty)
G. The Role of Tribal Emergency Management in Terrorism
Student Outcomes
1. Identify the essential elements of an effective Tribal Emergency Management program.
2. Identify the various roles and responsibilities of Emergency Management Professionals.
3. Describe the laws and policies that effectuate Tribal Emergency Management.
4. Describe Hazard Mitigation requirements and Techniques.
5. Describe the Disaster Declaration Process as applicable to federally recognized Native American Tribes.
Degree Outcomes
1. 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.
2. Responsibility: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts and consequences of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable systems.
3. Multiculturalism: Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of diverse ideas, cultures, and experiences, and develop the ability to examine their own attitudes and assumptions in order to understand and work with others who differ from themselves.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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