Monthly Subscription Starting at AED 99 + VAT

Disaster Preparedness
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 13 hours
  • Course by University of Pittsburgh
  • Offered by

About

Have you ever viewed a news report depicting the aftermath of a devastating natural disaster? The damage to human life and property are both staggering and heartbreaking. All parts of the world face the possibility of floods, hurricanes, tornados, fires, landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural phenomena. Are you prepared if disaster would strike you? This course will help you prepare! The course is appropriate for any learner who is proactive about developing the core competencies of disaster readiness and survival planning. It is especially useful if you are seeking techniques that can ensure your personal protection, as well as the safety of your family, property, and belongings, during a natural disaster. In addition, it offers essential preparation for a variety of emergency situations and inconveniences, even if you do not live in major tornado, flood, hurricane, tsunami, or earthquake zone. For instance, could you and your loved ones manage without access to potable water, electricity, fuel, and banking facilities? If you are unsure of your ability to respond in any of these possible scenarios, this course is for you! Throughout the course, you will be introduced to the Disaster Cycle, specifically the Mitigation and Recovery phases, and will create an extensive personal preparedness plan for survival in the absence of common amenities, such as food and water, shelter, and communication. You will also acquire practical, easy-to-apply strategies for maintaining a healthy attitude during disaster which can allow you to remain calm, avoid panic, and draw upon inner and outer resources in dire circumstances. Although death may be an inevitable outcome of extreme circumstances, a balanced outlook can provide comfort for all parties involved. Finally, issues of how institutions and governments can aid in disaster are also discussed. If you are interested in this topic you may be interested in other online programs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. Learn more about those programs by visiting our website: http://www.online.pitt.edu/programs/school-of-nursing/

Modules

Introduction to the Disaster Cycle

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • Disaster Preparedness Course Overview
  • Introduction

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Syllabus

Disaster Cycle and Mitigation

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • Introduction to Disaster Cycle and Mitigation Part 1
  • Disaster Cycle - Mitigation Part 2

Disaster Cycle - Response and Recovery

    • 1 Videos
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • Disaster Cycle - Response and Recovery

Disaster Response Panel Discussion

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • Disaster Response Panel Discussion Part 1 (optional)
  • Disaster Response Panel Discussion Part 2 (optional)

Quiz and Survey

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Introduction & Disaster Cycle

Introduction to Personal Preparedness Basics

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • Introduction

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Readings

Personal Preparedness I

    • 4 Videos
Show info about module content

4 Videos

  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Water
  • Light

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Personal Preparedness Basics

Introduction to Personal Preparedness Safety

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Communication

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Readings

Security and Authority

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • Security
  • Authority

First Aid and Environmental Concerns

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • First Aid
  • Environmental Concerns

Tools

    • 1 Videos
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • Tools

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Personal Preparedness Safety

Introduction to Attitudes and Awareness

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Awareness

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Readings

Attitude and Awareness I

    • 1 Videos
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • Attitude and Awareness - Part 1

Attitude and Awareness II

    • 1 Videos
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • Attitude and Awareness - Part 2

Attitude and Awareness III

    • 1 Videos
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • Attitude and Awareness - Part 3

Nancy Vickroy - Guest Speaker

    • 1 Videos
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • Nancy Vickroy - Guest Speaker (optional)

Quiz & Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Attitudes and Awareness

1 Peer Review

  • Personal/Family Disaster Plan

Introduction to International Perspectives

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • Dr. Kenichi Ogura - Guest Speaker

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Readings

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • International Perspectives

Introduction to Support and Medical Considerations

    • 3 Videos
Show info about module content

3 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Triage
  • Preparedness on a Larger Scale

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Support and Medical Considerations

Introduction to Wilderness Survival

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • Introduction to Pat Adams

2 Readings

  • Learning Objectives
  • Readings

Survival Techniques

    • 5 Videos
Show info about module content

5 Videos

  • Fire By Friction
  • Basic Fire Building
  • Survival Shelters
  • Water Purification
  • Practical Knives

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Quiz: Wilderness Survival (not graded)

Auto Summary

Disaster Preparedness is a foundational course in Science & Engineering, designed by Coursera. It equips proactive learners with core competencies in disaster readiness and survival planning, focusing on personal and family safety during natural disasters. The course covers the Disaster Cycle, Mitigation and Recovery phases, and includes practical strategies for maintaining calm and resourcefulness. With a duration of 780 minutes, it offers flexible subscription options (Starter, Professional) and is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their emergency preparedness.

Michael Beach
Instructors

Michael Beach

Maighdlin Anderson
Instructors

Maighdlin Anderson