Module: Systematic Emergency Management

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Systematic Emergency Management
Module Code	MT5138
School	DCUBS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Gavin Brown Semester 2: Caroline McMullan Autumn: Caroline McMullan
Module Teachers	Caroline McMullan Eileen Tully Gavin Brown Pat Farrelly
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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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.

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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	48	No Description
Group work	24	No Description
Directed learning	178	No Description
Lecture	48	No Description
Group work	24	No Description
Directed learning	178	No Description
Total Workload: 500

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Risk 1
Introduction and definitions; Models for risk analysis and assessment; The risk assessment process I: Establish context and identify risks

Risk 2
The risk assessment process II: Analysis and assessment of risks; Classification and categorisation of risks and impacts; Recording of potential risks on a matrix

Risk 3
Risk mitigation strategies; Promoting community and critical infrastructure resilience; Establishing a strategic framework for managing risks

Planning 1
Preparing to Respond: Guiding Principles of Emergency Management; Preparing Major Emergency Plans

Planning 2
The Process: Disseminating; Testing; Exercising & Revising Emergency Plans

Planning 3
A systematic approach to staff preparedness; Delivering a Coordinated Response & Recovery.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Group assignment	Group Risk Assessment Written Submission	30%	Week 19
Assignment	Individual Planning & Preparedness Assignment	60%	Sem 2 End
Participation	Reference to participation is made in its widest form, including engagement with loop (forum) discussions and quizzes, live class discussions & engagement, and being an active team member.	10%	As required

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Damon P. Coppola: 2015, Introduction to International Disaster Management, Butterworth-Heinemann, 9780128017036

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

GCEM	Graduate Certificate in Emergency Mgmt.
MSEM	MSc in Emergency Management

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