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About the Course

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/...

Top reviews

AM

Apr 23, 2020

A very helpful course. It will get you prepared for disaster or any emergency situation. I particularly gained so much from topic on attitude and composure during emergency.

DA

Nov 14, 2022

The course was very well arranged and thought out. I come from the HSE field yet there were various topics such as Triage, survival which was very informative. Good Course.

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By Ian S

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Aug 17, 2020

Greta information.

By Nnamdi O

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Nov 3, 2015

Interesting Course

By Libero P

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Aug 24, 2025

Πολύ καλό μάθημα.

By Javid M W

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Jan 17, 2018

Excellent Course.

By Murat C

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Oct 3, 2024

Teşekkür ederim.

By Somnath M

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Sep 19, 2022

great experience

By PLTCOL F S E J

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May 6, 2021

very good course

By Mohammad M O R

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Nov 12, 2020

wonderful course

By Andrew L

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Nov 7, 2020

very nice course

By Helio F d C M F

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Dec 10, 2019

Muito bom curso!

By Trân P T M

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Jan 5, 2021

excelent course

By 121710316050 S R N

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Oct 15, 2020

It is very Good

By Mobin S

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Aug 15, 2017

Great learning!

By prashant t

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Sep 10, 2024

awesome course

By ADITYA K S

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Jun 7, 2020

perfect course

By Md. R H

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Apr 27, 2020

Happy to learn

By Syed M U

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Apr 8, 2018

awesome course

By Zahid B

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Jul 24, 2024

Useful course

By Dale G

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Sep 18, 2023

Great course!

By PSSg M C M

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Apr 8, 2021

good learning

By Himangshu B

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Sep 23, 2020

Thats a great

By 121710304029 L S S N

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Oct 29, 2020

execellent!!

By Roxanne W

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Jun 5, 2020

Great Class!

By SUSHANT S

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Apr 25, 2020

good teacher

By James S

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Dec 24, 2016

Great course