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Basics of Emergency Management
This course describes the Office of Emergency Management structure and mission. This
includes emergency notification, integration with the Department of Public Safety
and University Police, and the capabilities of the Office of Emergency Management.
In addition, this course reviews the Crisis Coordinator program, including the training
regimen, expectations, equipment, and history of the program.
(Crisis Coordinator Basic Certification Course)
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What would you do if you received a bomb threat in your building or area? During the
2011-2012 academic year, there were 133 bomb threats at institutions of higher education.
This course examines how KSU would respond to a bomb threat and handle the many types
of threats that may occur. You would likely have a role in this process! This class
discusses the types of threats, how and when to evacuate, and how to conduct searches
for suspicious packages. A short demonstration with one of our K9 units is included. |
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One in three persons will have an experience with fire during his or her lifetime.
Are you sure you know what to do in case of fire? Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher?
This fast-paced program will help you make better choices in emergency situations
at work and at home. Topics covered in this course include: Fire Science, Fire Suppression
Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Electrical Safety, Safe Storage Practices, Fire Extinguishers,
and Emergency Preparedness.
(Crisis Coordinator Basic Certification Course)
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Civilian Response To Active Shooter
An "active shooter" is an armed individual who has attacked with deadly force one
or more persons, and who will continue to randomly seek out and kill as many people
as possible. Active shooter situations can occur anywhere, even on a university campuses.
This class will help prepare people on response options during the critical first
five minutes of an active shooter incident.
(Crisis Coordinator Basic Certification Course)
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Faculty, especially after hours and weekend instructional faculty, are often the first
person who must deal with an emergency inside the classroom. This short online class
will provide them with a basic overview of what kinds of emergencies to expect and
how to respond until professional first responders arrive. Fires, medical emergencies,
severe weather, and active threats are just some of the incidents that will be discussed.
The class will also cover available resources, emergency contact information, and
new technologies designed to make campus more prepared. |
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Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP)
Provide personnel with the background and template for building departmental continuity
of operations plans. The COOP plan is designed to address the immediate aftermath,
short-term and long-term with focus on continuing essential functions, which would
become extremely important in the event of a catastrophic event that would disable
their building for an extended time period. Participants will learn how to conduct
a hazard analysis and identify and prioritize departmental essential functions, including
vital records, systems and equipment. |
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CPR/AED Basic Life Support
The Office of Emergency Management offers the American Heart Association's CPR/AED
Training. This course is free for all 黑料网 students, staff, and faculty.
(Crisis Coordinator Basic Certification Course)
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Crime prevention is everyone's job on campus; be a part of the solution! Learn what crimes are more prevalent at 黑料网 and what you can do about it. Participants will learn about specific crime prevention tips that they can take to protect themselves on campus and to better secure their work environment. Participants will also learn more about other KSU Police services designed to help maintain a safe campus environment. |
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Critical Incident Stress Management and Psychology
This course presents an overview of the psychology of critical incidents, addresses
stress management techniques, how to work with survivor's trauma, and outlines the
importance of a well-rounded approach to stress management before, during, and after
a critical incident. |
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Should I open that link? What is phishing? Am I being scammed? What can I do to prevent
a computer virus that would not only impact my computer, but the entire campus network?
Learn the basics of information security to prevent a computer virus, information
security breach, and common sense problems associated with the internet. You'll learn
how to recognize problems before they happen! Backing up data and other important
ways to remain operational will also be discussed. This 75 minute class is taught
each October by University Information Technology Services (UITS) during National
Cyber Security Awareness Month. |
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Disguised and Concealed Weapons
Discusses concealment techniques and the indicators that a person may be carrying
a weapon. Learn different screening techniques, how to apply those techniques, and
what procedures should be followed if a weapon is suspected. This class also examines
laws and rules behind concealed carrying of weapons on a college campus. |
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IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System
ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command
System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course
describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the
Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National
Incident Management System (NIMS).
(Crisis Coordinator Basic Certification Course)
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National Weather Service StormSpotter
This course, taught by the National Weather Service, describes how to recognize weather
structures that indicate the potential for severe weather. Additionally, this course
describes the types of weather phenomena that the NWS would like to receive reports
from the public on, including damage, hail size, wind speed, and rain totals. |
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Personal Disaster Preparedness
This course outlines personal and community preparedness techniques that can be adopted
and implemented to improve your personal preparedness for a disaster both at home
and at work. Topics covered include potential hazards, creating a personal disaster
"go bag", techniques to improve your personal awareness of potential disasters, and
some basic response options. |
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Severe Weather Safety and Response
Learn the difference between Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, Tornado Watches and Tornado
Warnings. Learn what to look for and what to do if a storm is heading your way. Class
attendees will also learning about lightning, straight line wind, and more. |
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Each semester, one or two "special topics" courses will be added to the electives
courses within the training program. These courses will be delivered based on current
threats, concerns, and past incidents. |
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Stop The Bleed (Bleeding Control)
The ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding in someone who is injured and effectively
assist that person can potentially save a life. Studies have shown that the help given
by an immediate responder can often make the difference between life and death, even
before medical professionals arrive. This class trains individuals on how to provide
vital initial response to stop uncontrolled bleeding in emergency situations and gives
participants the necessary tools to become an empowered initial responder. During
Stop the Bleed training, you will learn how to:
- Determine if an area is safe for you to proceed toward a victim to provide assistance
- Identify any nearby tools to assist you such as a publicly placed bleeding control
kit or everyday items that can be used to control bleeding.
- Use your hands to apply direct pressure at the site of the wound to stop bleeding
- Pack a deep wound with cloth or gauze to control bleeding
- Correctly apply a tourniquet to an injured limb to stop bleeding
- Keep the victim calm until help arrives
(Crisis Coordinator Basic Certification Course)
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KSU strives to promote a culture of safety, support, and care. This class will provide information on how to identify and work with student in distress, basics of conflict resolution and de-escalation, and measures you can take to support those impacted by a crisis, including KSU鈥檚 Behavioral Response Team process. |
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Suspicious Behavior and Reporting
Terrorism and other forms of violent crime headline the news on a somewhat regular
basis! "See Something, Say Something" is a national campaign that raises public awareness
regarding suspicious behavior and activity. The problem is, "What constitutes 'suspicious'
and who should you report it to?" This class will discuss terrorist indicators, suspicious
behavior, situational awareness, baseline environments, and environmental anomalies. |
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Travel Abroad Safety & Security
Regardless of whether you are going on an exotic overseas vacation or planning a sabbatical
into the far corners of the earth, you should be prepared BEFORE leaving the United
States. Be informed about safety and security issues, crime, health, and travel tips.
Learn what and who to avoid and common sense steps to make your travel enjoyable and
safe. This class is taught by KSU's Department of Global Education. |
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Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast. Emergency responders aren't always nearby.
You are the help until help arrives! Learn how to help potentially save a life in
this class. Topics include bleeding control, recovery positioning, and providing comfort
and care to someone after an emergency. |
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What to do at 黑料网 in an Emergency
This class will outline the basic response options recommended by the Office of Emergency Management to various potential events. We will discuss the how, why, and nuances of how these actions can be implemented by KSU students, faculty, and staff. This class will also provide a "peek behind the curtain" at how the University at large operates to keep KSU safe. |
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Winter Weather Preparedness
This course focuses on preparing for the impacts of winter weather and provides essential
knowledge and practical tips for staying safe (and warm!) during the winter season.
Topics include categories of winter weather products (watches, advisories, warnings),
winter precipitation (sleet, freezing rain, snow), winter weather forecasting, and
strategies for planning ahead. |
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Numerous free, online training opportunities are available through FEMA, the Georgia
Public Safety Training Center, National Center for Disaster Prepardness, and more.
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