Emergency Management Specialist (SEM) Certification Course

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Emergency Management Specialist (SEM) Certification Course

Get a firm understanding of the fundamentals of emergency management in this Emergency Management Specialist (SEM) certification course. Upon completion of the certification course and final exam, the student will receive a certificate of specialist qualification, great for occupational entry or growth. Plus, the student will obtain the Specialist of Emergency Management (SEM) title.

Emergency management starts with the individual. With preparedness at this most basic level – households, neighborhoods, and communities – will be able to rally together and overcome the initial devastation that natural disasters, technological hazards, and terrorist acts may bring.

Topics include:

1. Introduction to Emergency Management
2. Disaster and Hazard Potential in the United States
3. Emergency Management Partnership via the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
4. Principles of Successful Response Plans
5. Core Capabilities
6. Laws Related to Emergency Management and Additional Supporting Materials
7. Conclusion

For additional training and education on emergency management, please visit the FEMA’s Training and Education website by clicking here.