Emergency Management-2011/2012

A 19 Week Ontario College Graduate Certificate Program 
Program Code: EMG1
Campus Code: LC (LC - London)
January Admission: 19 week term
Academic Calendars available at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates 

Contact

School of Health Sciences: 519-452-4207

Program Description

The graduate certificate program in Emergency Management (EM) prepares graduates for employment in the public or private sector as an Emergency Manager or member of a team engaged in activities in the area of emergency and disaster management.

This program is delivered in a modular format, with each 3-4 week module comprised of in-class interaction one day per week, complemented by self-directed on-line course work for each module.  The five modules proceed sequentially, with successful completion of each module necessary for progression to the next.  Given the blended in-class/on-line delivery format, the program is ideally suited to employed students who can commit one day per week in-class and who are also self-motivated to complete the extensive on-line learning that is required.

The program reflects the work that emergency managers must be able to perform on a regular basis within the framework of appropriate emergency management legislation.  This program will equip emergency managers with the necessary skills to address key areas of emergency management from disaster preparedness, coordination and management of emergency events escalating through to catastrophes, to hazards, risk assessment, terrorism, mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.

Career Opportunities

Findings indicate that there are current and emerging employment opportunities within the business/industry and public sectors.  Positions are likely to be found in larger companies and municipalities with duties related to:

• Ensuring operational capability and general state of readiness for the emergency control group and the emergency operations centre
• Liasing with community partners and community leaders to develop and implement the emergency plan
• Assembling a general emergency management plan, as well as common priority plans covering public information, emergency social services, evacuation and telecommunications, and hazard-specific preparedness plans for each hazard facing a community.

Admission Requirements

An Ontario College Diploma
OR
A University Degree
OR
An equivalent qualification from another institution as judged by the College
OR
A combination of relevant education and work experience in the field of emergency management as judged by the College to be equivalent

Recommended Personal Preparation

• Word processing skills are essential
• Experience using the Internet for information-gathering and research
• Advanced witing skills are essential
• Abilitiy to work independently in a self-directed environment

Applicant Selection Criteria

Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:

1. Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario.
2. Receipt of Application by February 1st.
3. Achievement in the Admission Requirements.

Other Information

• A broad spectrum of learning methods will be used with a variety of information technologies to deliver course materials and instruction to students.  This may include the use of multi-media online activities, print materials, web, email, Internet, CD-Rom, computer software, TV or radio.  Each module will use a combination of delivery methods.
• Students will need to have access to a computer with an Internet connection.

Approximate Costs

• Fee details are available at www.fanshawec.ca/fees