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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 Adedeji A

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Apr 29, 2021

Insightful.

By Ronald D L

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Feb 11, 2021

NONE SO FAR

By Kamaldeen H

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Jun 21, 2020

Perfecto!!!

By MR I D

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May 14, 2020

Enjoyed it.

By MITHLESH K K

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Apr 4, 2019

good course

By Kelvin T

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Oct 21, 2023

Buen curso

By KAUSHIK S

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Jan 31, 2021

brilliant!

By Mark A F

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Dec 15, 2016

Excellent!

By Turlea O

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May 24, 2016

Fantastic!

By Ganesh T

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Apr 17, 2024

Excellent

By SHALINI K H

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Feb 20, 2024

Very nice

By MOHD K M

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Dec 13, 2022

Very Good

By Jeffrey L D M

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Apr 17, 2021

Excellent

By JUAN G

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Apr 7, 2020

Excellent

By Vandan J

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Apr 16, 2018

very good

By Italo N O

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Jan 29, 2017

Mandatory

By Kenneth C O

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Jun 27, 2017

Exellent

By Hussain A M

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Jun 21, 2020

Awesome

By Ali Ü G

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Nov 29, 2015

Amazing

By Ali O m

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Nov 23, 2020

thanks

By Sevda M

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Nov 15, 2020

thanks

By Renato F

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Jan 25, 2017

ótimo!

By Eduardo S

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Jul 31, 2025

great

By Sola A A

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May 15, 2020

Great

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Oct 12, 2025

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