PWRK1015 Emergency Response for Public Workers
This course is designed to develop operational skills and procedures for individuals to recognize, evaluate, and provide support services in an emergency or disaster situation, understand the purpose and use of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS), and perform job related responsibilities in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. Students will learn how to manage an emergency medical situation through basic First Aid, CPR and AED until emergency personnel arrive.
Prerequisite
Students must have a CURRENT OSHA 510 - 30 Hour for Construction OR OSHA 511 - 30 Hour for General Industry course certification card from an OSHA training institute class provider.
Students must bring your CARD for verification to the FIRST class
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Identify OSHA Regulations
Evaluate a disaster site
Assign disaster worker responsibilities using an Incident Command Structure (ICS)
Identify disaster site safety and health hazards
Identify Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) agents and symptoms
Demonstrate proper procedures for use of personal protective equipment
Demonstrate proper use of respiratory protection equipment
Identify symptoms of traumatic incident stress syndrome
Demonstrate CPR with use of Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
Manage basic first aid emergencies
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details