NURS 370 - Disaster Preparedness

Credits: 3

This online course prepares community health nurse to take a leadership role in community disaster preparedness and disaster management. Nature of disasters, their effect on the health of people and communities and the implications for public health are appraised in relation to the role that community health nurses have in planning for and responding to natural, man-made and Na-Tech disasters. Particular emphasis on identification of vulnerable and at-risk populations, the coordination of resources and agency responses, the management of emergency shelters, and community intervention for recovery. Students formulate a community disaster plan in response to a selected natural, man-made or Na-Tech disaster. Basic nursing roles, responsibilities in disaster planning and management, and issues related to disaster response will be explored. Students will have an opportunity to participate in a simulated exercise which requires them to apply disaster management concepts to a real life scenario. Other assignments will require the student to use web based materials and resources which will fulfill the requirements for National Incident Management System (NIMS 700) and Incident Command System (ICS 100). The major focus of this course will be to provide the student with the core competencies expected of a nurse in disaster response. Prerequisite: None Credits: 2 Format: Online hybrid Grade Mode: Nursing Standard Letter Offered: Fall and Spring