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Description The aim of Emergency Management: Fundamentals is to provide programme participants with an introduction to the subject of Emergency Management with a particular emphasis on the development and nature of Emergency Management, the need for effective Emergency Management and the key Emergency Management models. In addition, the module will explore the key stakeholders involved in delivering effective emergency management in Ireland. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. critique a range of emergency management definitions and be capable of developing a definition pertinent to their own organisation 2. ascertain the nature of Emergency Management, Crisis Management and Business Continuity Management 3. verify the various categories of emergencies which can occur and those which have occurred nationally and internationally 4. validate the need for effective emergency management 5. compare and contrast a range of emergency management models and apply these models to various incidents and to their organisations 6. determine the Key Stakeholders with a role to play in the management of emergencies – Government, Local Authorities, An Garda Siochana, the Health Service Executive, the Ambulance Service, the Fire Service, the Defence Forces, the Irish Coast Guard, the Voluntary Sector, Private Sector | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 DefinitionsDefining Emergency Management, Crisis Management & Business Continuity Management.ClassificationCategories of Emergency – Natural, Technological, Social etc. and Global Trends in Emergency ManagementCase StudiesAn exploration of the nature and scope of recent national and international incidentsJustificationThe need for Emergency ManagementEmergency Management in IrelandThe Development of Emergency Management in Ireland. Key Stakeholders – Government, Local Authorities, An Garda Siochana, the Health Service Executive, the Ambulance Service, the Fire Service, the Defence Forces, the Irish Coast Guard, the Voluntary Sector, Private Sector.Models of Emergency ManagementA review of key models of Emergency Management The Systems Approach to Emergency Management – exploring the key elements of Hazard Analysis, Mitigation, Planning & Preparedness and Response & Recovery. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 583, Government Policy Document, 2006, A Framework for Major Emergency Management, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
MSEM | MSc in Emergency Management |
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2003 - 2004
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2004 - 2005
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2005 - 2006
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2006 - 2007
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2007 - 2008
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2008 - 2009
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2009 - 2010
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2010 - 2011
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2011 - 2012
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2012 - 2013
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2013 - 2014
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2014 - 2015
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2015 - 2016
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2016 - 2017
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2017 - 2018
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2018 - 2019
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2019 - 2020
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2020 - 2021
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2021 - 2022
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2022 - 2023
- See the module specification for MT562 in 2023 - 2024
- See the module specification for the current year