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[Social behavior in a disaster]{.smallcaps}

1.  [Research methodology]{.smallcaps}

2.  [Quantitative anlaysis]{.smallcaps}

3.  [Sociological methods of research]{.smallcaps}

4.  [Leadership]{.smallcaps}

5.  [Time management]{.smallcaps}

6.  [Cultural diversity]{.smallcaps}

7.  [Money]{.smallcaps}

8.  [Hazards]{.smallcaps}

9.  [Emergency management software]{.smallcaps}

10. [Communications equipment]{.smallcaps}

11. [Warning systems]{.smallcaps}

12. [Local, state, federal policies and procedures]{.smallcaps}

13. [Corporate emergency procedures]{.smallcaps}

14. [Budgeting (basic concepts)]{.smallcaps}

15. [ICS-Incident Command System]{.smallcaps}

16. [Principles of learning (Adult)]{.smallcaps}

17. [Stress management]{.smallcaps}

18. [Natural and man-made hazards]{.smallcaps}

19. [Scope/History of emergency management]{.smallcaps}

20. [Political realities of disaster management]{.smallcaps}

21. [National weather service -- products]{.smallcaps}

Work under pressure

Trust in fellow professionals

Open

Have integrity

Able to share credit

Establish credibility with team

Work with people

### Positive attitude

Worth ethic

1.  [Radiological hazard equipment]{.smallcaps}

2.  [computer]{.smallcaps}

3.  [Communications equipment]{.smallcaps}

4.  [Warning systems]{.smallcaps}

5.  [Flood gauges]{.smallcaps}

6.  [E.M. Software]{.smallcaps}

7.  [Decision-making tools]{.smallcaps}

8.  [internet]{.smallcaps}

9.  [Hurricane studies]{.smallcaps}

10. [Transportation studies]{.smallcaps}

11. [Behavioral studies]{.smallcaps}

12. [Geographic information systems]{.smallcaps}

13. [Global positioning]{.smallcaps}

14. [Cable TV (government channel)]{.smallcaps}

**CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK**

EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

CERTIFICATION COVERAGE:

I. [MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT]{.underline}: The purpose of this program is
to prepare students for employment in the field of emergency services
with a discipline in Emergency Management. The student can serve as, but
is not limited to positions of Emergency Managers, Emergency Management
Planners, Emergency Operations Coordinator, Environmental Compliance
Planners, and Emergency Management Specialists. Emergency Management
students can be employed by, but are not limited to, State, Local,
Federal and International governments, business and industry, military
installations, and health care facilities.

> This program does not certify students as Emergency Managers through
> the National Coordinating Council on Emergency Management (NCCEM).
> This program gives an individual the knowledge, skills and abilities
> to effectively manage a comprehensive emergency management program.
>
> The content includes, but is not limited to, working knowledge of all
> basic tenets in emergency management that are encompassed in the
> phases of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Along with
> interactive experience, the students develop knowledge of
> community-wide planning, coordination and management functions. The
> purpose is to design and improve emergency management capabilities and
> command and control operations of major and catastrophic disasters.
>
> Reinforcement of basic skills in English, mathematics, and science
> appropriate for the job preparatory program is provided through
> vocational classroom instruction and applied laboratory procedures or
> practice.

II\. [LABORATORY ACTIVITIES]{.underline}: Laboratory and field
activities are an integral part of this

program:

Students will participate in mock table top and Emergency Operations
training exercises. In some cases students will participate in field
functional mock disaster drills and perform tasks under conditions
considered hazardous. There shall be no less than one instructor for
each six students, but in no case shall there be less than two
instructors on the scene. The instructors shall be placed to oversee the
safety and effectiveness of the training.

III\. [INTENDED OUTCOMES:]{.underline} After successfully completing
this program, the student will be able to:

01.0 Demonstrate knowledge of emergency operations planning system.

2.  Demonstrate knowledge of emergency management training and education

> programs.

3.  Demonstrate knowledge of emergency management operations.

> [INTENDED OUTCOMES:]{.underline} (Continued)

4.  Demonstrate knowledge of the administration role of the emergency
    manager.

5.  Demonstrate knowledge of long and short term recovery programs.

6.  Demonstrate knowledge of the facilities and equipment used in
    comprehensive emergency management.

7.  Demonstrate knowledge of professional development for advancement
    within the profession.

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1.  [DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLANNING
    SYSTEM]{.underline} \-- The student will be able to:

01.01 Demonstrate knowledge of emergency management organization and
procedures.

01.02 Demonstrate knowledge of comprehensive emergency management
systems.

> 01.03 Demonstrate knowledge of emergency planning concepts necessary
> to develop an integrated, generic, comprehensive emergency operations
> plan.

01.04 Recognize and identify different concepts of emergency planning.

01.05 Describe the processes for development of an emergency operations
plan.

> 01.06 Analyze and apply appropriate criteria necessary for effective
> emergency operations plan development.
>
> 01.07 Develop and evaluate an emergency operations plan based on data
> provided on a hypothetical jurisdiction.
>
> 01.08 Demonstrate knowledge of the activities that should happen in
> each phase of a disaster.
>
> 01.09 Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibility of emergency
> management activities.
>
> 01.10 Develop the ability to determine hazards and develop risk
> assessment programs in local communities.
>
> 01.11 Demonstrate understanding of knowledge, skills and abilities
> necessary to understand emergency management as a field of research
> and practice.
>
> 01.12 Demonstrate understanding of the organizing principles and
> practices of effective emergency management at the local, state and
> federal levels.
>
> 01.13 Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of past and current civil
> defense and emergency management showing their evolution since World
> War II.

02.0 [DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND
EDUCATION PROGRAMS]{.underline} \-- The student will be able to:

02.01 Deliver emergency management public education programs to target
populations.

> 02.02 Acquire understanding of several teaching concepts and select an
> effective method.

02.03 Acquire understanding of the important points of job analysis.

02.04 Apply learned principles to design simple performance evaluation
criteria.

02.05 Acquire understanding of how to communicate principles and ideas
to the student.

03.0 [DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS]{.underline} The student will be able to:

03.01 Describe the processes for development of an emergency operations
plan.

> 03.02 Demonstrate knowledge in the use of computer modeling programs
> as related to Emergency Management.

03.03 Demonstrate knowledge of related warning and communications
equipment.

03.04 Recognize the inherent problems associated with
multi-jurisdictional response.

03.05 Demonstrate knowledge to assess the strength and weaknesses of
different sized response organizations.

6.  Demonstrate ability to manage emergency databases.

03.0 [DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS]{.underline} (Continued)

7.  Demonstrate knowledge of new technologies by applying, analyzing and
    using new technologies.

8.  Demonstrate knowledge of natural hazards.

03.09 Demonstrate knowledge of man-made hazards.

03.10 Demonstrate ability to measure, monitor and predict natural
hazards.

11. Demonstrate ability to measure, monitor and predict man-made
    hazards.

12. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively
    manage a comprehensive emergency management program.

> 03.13 Utilize interactive experience and knowledge to develop
> community-wide participation in planning, coordination and management
> functions designed to improve emergency management capabilities and
> command and control operations of major and catastrophic disasters.
>
> 03.14 Develop an understanding of the implementation of the general
> activities that should happen in each phase of a disaster.
>
> 03.15 Develop and implement short and long term recovery concepts into
> all areas of the community, using an all hazard approach.

04.0 [DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATION ROLE OF THE EMERGENCY
MANAGER]{.underline} \-- The student will be able to:

04.01 Recognize and identify different concepts of emergency planning.

> 04.02 Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills necessary to
> develop programs that will reduce losses from future disasters,
> emergencies, and other extreme events caused by natural and man-made
> hazards.

3.  Recognize and describe various aspects of organizational behavior.

> 04.04 Analyze organizational behavior problems as they apply to
> emergency operations.
>
> 04.05 Evaluate his/her personal leadership style as indicated by self
> assessment instruments, with a goal of increasing leadership skill and
> enhancing style.
>
> 04.06 Cite fundamental theories, facts, concepts, principles, and
> requirements of relevant federal and state (Florida) environmental and
> safety legislation on emergency management organizations and agencies.
>
> 04.07 Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities and reporting
> requirements of organizations, agencies, and industry for hazardous
> materials and hazardous waste regulations.
>
> 04.08 Cite fundamental theories, facts, concepts, principles, and the
> requirements of relevant federal environmental and safety legislation
> on emergency management organizations and private sector businesses.
>
> 04.09 Identify hazardous materials and explain the primary hazard
> presented by each through the use of such documents as the *Department
> of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook,* related computer
> software and *Florida Division of Emergency Planning Guide.*

10. Analyze the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the various
    organizations responding to hazardous materials incidents.

04.0 [DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATION ROLE OF
THE]{.underline}

[EMERGENCY MANAGER]{.underline} (Continued)

11. Demonstrate knowledge of the reporting requirements of industry
    through the SARA process and duties of the Local Emergency Planning
    Committees (LEPCs) and Florida Division of Emergency Management.

12. Demonstrate ability to manage emergency databases.

13. Demonstrate understanding of the impact of cultural differences in
    emergency management.

> 04.14 Demonstrate ability to apply sociological research methodology
> in emergency management situations.
>
> 04.15 Demonstrate understanding of social behavior in a disaster.

16. Manage emergency management public education programs.

17. Demonstrate the ability to write an EOP.

04.18 Acquire the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and develop
interaction involved in organizational/interpersonal relationships in
emergency services.

> 04.19 Gain the ability to assess personal qualities, values, and
> self-esteem in an attempt to develop a greater self-awareness. This
> knowledge will then be used to enhance individual interpersonal skills
> required in an emergency organizational structure.
>
> 04.20 Acquire enhanced self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and
> knowledge of various leadership, influence, and decision models.

04.21 Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively use
hazard analysis to establish policy based on review of community
hazards, resources, and codes.

> 04.22 Utilize interactive experience to analyze the effect of policy
> on specific emergency management roles, and use of policy analysis in
> the development of new policy.

04.23 Acquire understanding of the important points of job analysis.

05.0 [DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL MITIGATION
PROGRAMS]{.underline} \-- The student will be able to:

1.  Identify fundamental issues and concerns of hazard mitigation.

2.  Analyze mitigation history, philosophy, strategy, programs, and
    consequences.

> 05.03 Demonstrate knowledge of the activities that should happen in
> each phase of a disaster.
>
> 05.04 Demonstrate knowledge of natural hazards.
>
> 05.05 Demonstrate knowledge of man-made hazards.
>
> 05.06 Demonstrate ability to measure, monitor and predict natural
> hazards.

05.07 Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively manage
a comprehensive emergency management program.

> 05.08 Utilize interactive experience and knowledge to develop
> community-wide participation in planning, coordination and management
> functions designed to improve emergency management capabilities and
> command and control operations of major and catastrophic disasters.
>
> 05.09 Learn to develop and implement hazard mitigation concepts into
> all areas of the community, using an all hazard approach.
>
> 05.10 Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively use
> hazard analysis to establish policy based on review of community
> hazards, resources, and codes.

05.0 [DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL MITIGATION
PROGRAMS]{.underline} (Continued)

> 05.11 Utilize interactive experience to analyze the effect of policy
> on specific emergency management roles, and use of policy analysis in
> the development of new policy.
>
> 05.12 Learn to analyze the effect of public policy on a community
> before, during and after a simulated and real disaster.

06.0 [DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF LONG AND SHORT TERM RECOVERY]{.underline}

[PROGRAMS]{.underline} \-- The student will be able to:

06.01 Conduct a business impact assessment.

06.02 Develop a contingency plan/business recovery plan.

06.03 Demonstrate understanding of business recovery strategies and
recognize benefits.

06.04 Demonstrate ability to maintain the plan by testing, evaluating
and revising business recovery strategies.

06.05 Acquire knowledge of benefits of corporate responsibility.

> 06.06 Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively
> manage a comprehensive emergency management program.

06.07 Utilize interactive experience and knowledge to develop
community-wide participation in planning, coordination and management
functions designed to improve emergency management capabilities and
command and control operations during recovery operations at major and
catastrophic disasters.

06.08 Learn to develop and implement short and long term recovery
concepts into all areas of the community, using an all hazard approach.

07.0 [DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT USED IN
COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT]{.underline} \--The student will be
able to:

07.01 Demonstrate knowledge of related warning and communications
equipment.

07.02 Demonstrate knowledge to cite local, state, federal and private
programs available for response to disasters.

07.03 Recognize the inherent problems associated with
multi-jurisdictional response.

> 07.04 Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of planning under
> Federal planning guidance such as National Response Team-1, and *Civil
> Preparedness Guide.*
>
> 07.05 Demonstrate knowledge of new technologies by applying,
> analyzing, and using new technologies.

07.06 Analyze the effect of public policy on a community before, during
and after a simulated and real disaster.

8.  [DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ADVANCEMENT
    WITHIN THE PROFESSION]{.underline} \-- The student will be able to:

08.01 Acquire enhanced self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and
knowledge of various leadership, influence, and decision models.

08.02 Demonstrate understanding of knowledge, skills and abilities
necessary to understand emergency management as a field of research and
practice.

# Emergency Administration & Management 

**Associate in Science Degree Program**

# Justification

The Emergency Administration and Management Program should be leveled at
the Postsecondary Vocational (Associate in Science Degree) level due to
the knowledge, skills and abilities required to effectively manage a
comprehensive emergency management program. Students will be required to
manage the reduction of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery
from natural and man-made disasters; develop knowledge of community-wide
planning, coordinate and manage functions; design and improve emergency
management capabilities and control operations of major and catastrophic
disasters. To accomplish this, students will not only need courses in
the technical field area, but will need knowledge and skills in social
behavior, basic research methodology, and a high level of communication
and mathematical skills.