### SYLLABUS

#### METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

# SECTION I: THE CLASS AND THE INSTRUCTOR

COURSE SECTION AND TITLE: *EMAN 2950*

*Community Emergency Response Team*

ACADEMIC YEAR/QUARTER: *2004 Winter*

INSTRUCTOR'S NAME: *Keith Deiml*

LOCATION OF CLASS: *Various locations*

LOCATION OF LABS: *Same as classrooms*

METHODS OF CONTACTING INSTRUCTOR:

[*kdeiml@mccneb.edu*](mailto:keiml@mccneb.edu)

*Office 402.457.2756*

*Fax 402.457.2768*

METRO OFFICE LOCATION: *Fort Omaha Campus, Building \# 5*

METRO OFFICE HOURS: *As posted*

METRO OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: *402.457.2906*

**[IMPORTANT DATES]{.underline}**: *(This section can be here, or at the
end of the syllabus under Section IV)*

DATE CLASS BEGINS: *Various dates*

DATE CLASS ENDS:

LAST DATE TO DROP CLASS:

DATES CLASS DOES NOT MEET:

# SECTION II: THE COURSE

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This introductory course provides instruction to volunteers who would
respond to a disaster when regular emergency services would not be able
to sufficiently support the community needs. Materials covered include:
disaster preparedness, fire, medical operations, search and rescue,
organization, communications, operations, personal readiness and
equipment, and terrorism recognition.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

Suggested Skill Levels

English Level 2

Math Level 1

Computer Level 2

Reading Level 2

Science Level 1

Other Course(s) None

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Define what constitutes a disaster and the duties of the disaster
workers.

Be aware of structural and non-structural hazards.

Understand fire hazards, chemistry, safety, and suppression

Assist in disaster medical operations

Perform light search and rescue operations

Understand CERT organization structure and documentation

Be aware of disaster psychology and how to care for themselves

Be knowledgeable of terroristic threats and incidents

REQUIRED/SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

> None

# 

# SECTION III: STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

METHODS OF LEARNING:

> Students will be expected to participate in all lectures, discussions,
> and group activities. The reading of the textbook and class handouts
> are essential.

ATTENDANCE STATEMENT:

> The primary form of instruction in this course is lecture. Students
> are expected to attend all classes to receive the instructional
> material. The results of absences will be discussed on an individual
> basis.

STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:

> If you cannot attend and complete this course, you should officially
> withdraw by calling Central Registration, 457-5231. Failure to
> officially withdraw will result in either an instructor withdrawal
> (IW) or failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is identified on
> the second page of this syllabus handout.

ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:

> Students are reminded that materials they may use as sources for this
> course may be subject to copyright protection. Additional information
> about copyright is provided on the library webpage at
> [[http://www.mccneb.edu/library]{.underline}](http://www.mccneb.edu/library),
> by your instructor, or by the College\'s Copyright Officer. In
> response to incidents of student dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism,
> etc.), the College imposes specific actions that may include receiving
> a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension from the
> College, or dismissal from the College. The disciplinary procedures
> are available in the Counseling/Advising Centers.

USE OF STUDENT WORK

> The ownership of student works submitted in fulfillment of classroom
> requirements shall remain with the student(s): By enrolling in classes
> offered by Metropolitan Community College, the student gives the
> College license to mark on, modify, and retain the work as may be
> required by the process of instruction, as described in the course
> syllabus. The institution shall not have the right to use the work in
> any other manner without the written consent of the student(s).

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM

> Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement
> of teaching and learning. You may be asked to help us to accomplish
> this objective. For example, you may be asked to respond to surveys or
> questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments you are required
> to do for this course may be shared with faculty and used for
> assessment purposes. This will be done in accordance with FERPA
> guidelines.

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:

> By using the information technology systems at MCC(including the
> computer systems and phones) you acknowledge and consent to the
> conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan Community College
> Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology and
> Resources. It is your responsibility as a student to be familiar with
> these procedures. The full text of the Procedures Memorandum may be
> found at the following website:
> [[http://www.mccneb.edu/itprocedures.htm]{.underline}](http://www.mccneb.edu/itprocedures.htm)

USE OF COLLEGE COMPUTERS

> When you use computers in College computer labs, learning centers,
> libraries and many classrooms, you will need to login using your
> student username and password. Your username is the same as your
> WebAdvisor username and your initial password is your student ID with
> leading zeros to make it seven digits. If you need assistance, please
> contact staff at any of the computer labs, learning centers and
> libraries; your instructor may also be able to help.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM AREA IDENTIFICATION:

Program Area: Math, Science and Health Careers

Dean: Michele O'Connor

Academic Dean's office phone: 402.457.2216

> Contact the Office of the Dean of Math, Science and Health Careers
> with any questions or concerns that the classroom instructor and you
> cannot resolve.

# SECTION IV: INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

> The course material will be presented through lecture and audio
> visuals. Group work is also an important element in the learning
> process of the presented material.

METHODS OF ASSESSING STUDENT PROGRESS:

> Student progress will be determined from test scores and student
> participation in class.

CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING FINAL COURSE GRADE:

> Final grades are computed on class participation, and the final
> examination. The categories are then weighted and compiled for a final
> grade.

MAKE-UP TEST PROCEDURES:

> Make-up tests will be allowed at the discretion of the instructor and
> will receive a 10% penalty. The final examination may not be taken
> late or made up.

LATE ASSIGNMENTS:

> Make-up assignments will be allowed at the discretion of the
> instructor and will receive a 10% penalty.

**[SECTION]{.underline}** **[V: SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS]{.underline}:**

**Unit 1 Disaster Preparedness** *Reading Assignment 1-1 thru 1-23*

What defines a disaster and what are the duties of a disaster worker

The impact on the infrastructure

Structural and non-structural hazards

Hazard mitigation

Home and workplace preparedness

Community preparedness

Protection for the disaster workers

**Unit 2 Fire Safety** *Reading Assignment 2-1 thru 2-31*

Fire chemistry

Fire hazards

Fire safety

Portable fire extinguishers

Fire suppression safety

Teamwork

Hazardous materials

**Unit 3 Disaster Medical Operations Part 1** *Reading Assignment 3-1
thru 3-19*

Life threatening conditions

Triage

**Unit 4 Disaster Medical Operations Part 2** *Reading Assignment 4-1
thru 4-25*

Public health considerations

Function of disaster medical operations

Disaster medical treatment areas

Patient evaluation

Basic medical treatment

**Unit 5 Light Search and Rescue Operations** *Reading Assignment 5-1
thru 5-31*

Search and rescue sizeup

Conducting search operations

Conducting rescue operations

**Unit 6 CERT Organization** *Reading Assignment 6-1 thru6-20*

CERT organization

Rescuer safety

Documentation

Team organization

**Unit 7 Disaster Psychology** *Reading Assignment 7-1 thru 7-8*

Disaster psychology

Caring for yourself, your buddy, and victims

**Unit 8 Terrorism** *Reading Assignment 8-1 thru 8-14*

What is terrorism

Terrorist weapons

B-NICE indicators

CERT and terrorist incidents

**Unit 9 Course Review and Disaster Simulation** *Reading Assignment 9-1
thru 9-5*

Review of key points

Final exercise

Final examination