Emergency Management Microcredential
Stackable to Degree Program
The Emergency Management microcredential aligns with requirements for the Directed Studies A.A.S. program should students choose to continue their education after obtaining the microcredential.
The Emergency Management microcredential prepares the student to develop effective
strategies, tactics, and communication for leadership at emergency incidents. The
need for emergency management education is continually growing in our country. With
threats of terrorism, natural disasters, and imminent need for rescue and protection
of critical infrastructure, it is imperative to have personnel that are prepared to
aid in difficult
circumstances. This microcredential will also focus on community relations and assisting
in the delivery of emergency services.
Microcredential Outline
This curriculum was designed in consultation with the Corning Joint Fire District in compliance with the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control criteria. The microcredential is 10 credits and is comprised of the following courses.
FIRE 1012, Introduction to Emergency Management (3 cr.)
This course introduces students to the approaches, principles, and theories of emergency management. The course will instruct students on the phases of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Students will analyze incidents, emergencies, disasters, and catastrophes. The analysis will be reviewed against current policies, roles, and duties of emergency management personnel. Students will review the importance of emergency management throughout the course and the direct need for this on a community and nationwide scale.
FIRE 1014, Emergency Management and Response (1 cr.)
This course introduces students to methods for communities and organizations to recognize and respond to disaster or emergency situations. This course will provide an overview of the Incident Management/Command System (ICS/IMS) and will focus on strategies and tactics used by emergency managers and responders in a disaster situation. Proactive techniques, emergency operations planning, assessing effects, and responding to high-risk hazards will be discussed. Other topics will include decreasing operation interruptions, emergency response support function, and maintaining community-lifelines.
FIRE 1016, Emergency Management and Response and Recovery (3 cr.)
This course elaborates on emergency management collaboration to support the needs of individuals, households, communities, states, and the federal government in providing support and services after catastrophic or emergency incidents. This course will review pre-disaster planning and focus on understanding recovery and rebuilding communities after disasters and emergencies strike. This course addresses different types of hazards, their interactions, and the consequences of disasters. This course will discuss current theories and principles for recovery planning, case studies from past disasters and discuss community resilience following and planning for disasters. Students will explore the response phase of emergency management including hazard detection, warning, evacuation, sheltering, search and rescue, emergency medical care, fatality management, and stress counseling. The decision-making process in the areas of transportation, politics, special needs populations, communication, legal issues, and record keeping is explained. A review of debris management and assessment is covered as well as ways to reduce vulnerability.
FIRE 1018, Emergency Management Leadership (3 cr.)
This course will detail the principles of leadership with a focus in emergency management. Students will learn the necessary skills to lead and influence others in various settings. This course will focus on interpersonal areas such as conflict resolution, group dynamics, leadership, and influence with the emergency response team and the public. Students will discuss root cause analysis and problem solving during various situations. Students will discuss creative solutions to a wide array of complications and the decision-making skills that are imperative to successfully managing a team. This course will give an overview of budgeting, finance, and administrative roles that are needed to successfully implement an emergency management organization including promotions, retention, and human resources.
Program Contact
Deborah Beall, ADI Professional Studies beall@corning-cc.edu
*Students taking this microcredential may be eligible for NYS Part Time Tuition Assistance for Non-Degree Credentials. Click here for additional information.