Emergency Management
Emergency management and homeland courses prepare students for employment with emergency management agencies such as local cities and county governments in California, non-profit organizations such as the American Red Cross, and federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (FEMA). Additionally, those currently in the field can earn a recognized degree. Students may earn a certificate of achievement in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Coursework satisfies general education requirements for an associate in science degree.
Contact Information
- Division
- Kinesiology, Health and Athletics
- Dean
- Dr. Salima Allahbachayo (Health Sciences Director)
- Administrative Secretary
- Elisa MacDuff
- Division Office
- PC 204
- Division Phone Number
- 626-914-8720
This discipline prepares students to do the following:
- Express an understanding of the human physical consequences of natural and technological disasters and how to mitigate them.
- Explain and apply state and local regulations related to emergency management.
- Be familiar with the range of technologies used in emergency management.
- Critically analyze emergency management plans and procedures.
Note: Please contact Health Sciences regarding the availability of coursework.
EMER 162
Principles of Emergency Management
3 Units (AA/AS)
54 lecture hours
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101.
This course provides an introduction to the principles of Emergency Management and Disaster Planning. Topics covered include: terrorist profiles, trends in terrorism, the emergency operations plan, response consideration to chemical and biological incidents and components of the emergency management system.
EMER 163
Terrorism and Emergency Management
3 Units (AA/AS)
54 lecture hours
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101.
This course provides instruction to terrorism and the emergency management of terrorist types of acts. Topics covered include: concepts of emergency management, event management, local plans and resources, general biological terrorism concepts, medical consequences and planning guidelines. This course will present a foundation of the threat and explore mitigation techniques.
EMER 164
Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents
3 Units (AA/AS)
54 lecture hours
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101.
This course provides an introduction to hazardous materials and management. Topics covered include; recognizing what hazardous materials are, the problems they pose; and how to begin a safe and effective response to a Haz Mat incident. Upon successful completion of the course students are eligible to sit for the California State Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) certification examination.
EMER 166
Emergency Planning and Methodology
3 Units (AA/AS)
54 lecture hours
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101.
This course provides instruction to emergency planning and methodology. The course provides a study of pre-plan requirements, hazards and resource assessments, vulnerability analysis, methodology of planning, and public policy considerations.
EMER 167
Practical Applications of Emergency Management
3 Units (AA/AS)
54 lecture hours
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101.
This course provides principles and techniques involved in developing an emergency management plan for a public or private sector organization. Explore the processes involved data gathering, hazard identification and vulnerability assessment, and plan development. Students will prepare a draft of an emergency plan for an organization of their choice.
EMER 168
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management
3 Units (AA/AS)
54 lecture hours
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Strongly recommended: ENGL 101.
The course provides an instruction to design, initiate, and operate an Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The course provides a study of determining the location for an EOC, the physical set-up of the EOC, and the management of EOC operations both in emergency and non-emergent situations.