Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description This module will provide programme participants with a comprehensive overview of the systematic approach to emergency management. The module aims to provide students with the tools to identify and assess the variety of hazards which may trigger a major emergency, potential risk mitigation strategies and the incorporation of these risks into the development of emergency plans. Emphasis will be on the principles of developing such plans and the role of training and exercising in testing, validating and maintaining preparedness. Key issues such as planning command and control will be explored. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. explain the concepts of risk analysis, risk assessment, vulnerability, mitigation and resilience 2. critique the various approaches which may be used to classify and categorise risks as well as measure hazards and their potential impact 3. compare and contrast a range of tools for plotting risks and creating relativities 4. determine strategies for managing risks, including the development of strategies for mitigation and building organisational and community resilience 5. devise and evaluate Major Emergency Plans appropriate to specific organisations and consistent with 'A Framework for Major Emergency Management' 6. verify plans using a range of exercising methods 7. apply the principles of training in order to deliver enhanced preparedness. 8. revise, test and implement changes to Major Emergency Plans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Risk 1Introduction and definitions; Models for risk analysis and assessment; The risk assessment process I: Establish context and identify risksRisk 2The risk assessment process II: Analysis and assessment of risks; Classification and categorisation of risks and impacts; Recording of potential risks on a matrixRisk 3Risk mitigation strategies; Promoting community and critical infrastructure resilience; Establishing a strategic framework for managing risksPlanning 1Preparing to Respond: Guiding Principles of Emergency Management; Preparing Major Emergency PlansPlanning 2The Process: Disseminating; Testing; Exercising & Revising Emergency PlansPlanning 3A systematic approach to staff preparedness; Delivering a Coordinated Response & Recovery. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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