University of Houston ?FEMA IS230d Fundamentals of Emergency Management Course

Complete FEMA Course IS-230.d: Fundamentals of Emergency Management.

After completing the course, you will be able to:

• Describe the principles and authorities that are the foundation of emergency management.
• Explain how the different partners contribute to emergency management in your community.
• Explain how the core capabilities support the mission areas to ensure preparedness.
• Describe the roles of each partner in emergency management.
• Explain the steps and resources necessary for developing a comprehensive emergency operations plan.
• Explain how to plan, manage, and coordinate resources for an efficient and effective response.
• Explain the functions of emergency management in emergency and day-to-day situations.

To complete the course:

• Locate the Independent Study (IS) Course list.
• Enter IS-230.d in the search bar above the list of courses.
• Click on the name of the course to view details about it.
• Click Interactive Web Based Course under the Take this Course section on the right side of the page to begin the course.

To complete the final exam:

• Return to the Independent Study (IS) Course list and again search for the course name.
• Click on the name of the course to view details about it.
• Click Take Final Exam Online under the Take Final Exam section on the right side of the page.

Download a PDF of your certification of completion, and save with your last and first name appended to the file (e.g., IS0230dSmithJohn.pdf).