Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module provides an overview of the reasons for and principles of developing emergency preparedness plans and discusses the main issues that such plans should address. The module aims to provide students with an understanding of planning, command and control considerations in developing a Major Emergency Plan. It also aims to develop student appreciation of the role of training and exercising in testing and validating a plan in order to develop preparedness. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. devise and evaluate Major Emergency Plans appropriate to the needs of their organisation and consistent with 'A Framework for Major Emergency Management' 2. verify plans using a range of exercising methods 3. Revise, test and implement changes to Major Emergency Plans 4. determine and validate the principles of a systematic approach to staff preparedness | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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
1Introduction and definitions2Key agencies and roles in emergency planning3Preparing Major Emergency Plans4Regional and National level planning5Preparing to Respond6Systems approach to training7Rehearsals, simulations, tests and plan review8Evaluation and validation of plans | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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