MGT488 Pandemic Planning Training in Washington with NCDP

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Attend MGT488: Pandemic Planning: Emergency Management and Public Health Coordination. Courtesy of the Skagit County Department of Emergency Management, Washington State Department of Health, and the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University.

• D ate: Thursday, November 9th, 2023
• T ime: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• L ocation: Skagit Valley College, 2405 E College Way, C-172, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 OR via Zoom

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I f you are attending on Zoom, you will receive a course link via email prior to the course.

H ow to obtain a certificate:

1. S ign up for the course on this page.
2. T ake the pre-test.
3. A ttend the training on November 9th. If you are attending in person, please bring an electronic device (phone, tablet, or laptop)
4. T ake the post-test and evaluation.

P lease wait up to two weeks for your certificate. We look forward to seeing you soon!

A bout MGT488:

This management level, instructor-led training will provide participants with an understanding of how emergency management and public health/medical agencies can coordinate during pandemics and other public health emergencies. The course will review the roles and responsibilities of state, local, federal, nongovernment, and private sector entities during pandemics. An overview of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) will also be provided. The goal of the course is to provide participants ways to increase coordination between agencies so that they are more prepared during a public health emergency. Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to successfully complete questions based on the following learning objectives:

By the end of this course, all participants will be able to fulfill the following learning objectives:

1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the State and Local Departments of Health during a Public Health Emergency.
2. Identify the roles, capabilities, and avenues of coordination and sustainability with Healthcare Coalitions (HCC) in support of a Public Health Emergency.
3. Analyze the National Disaster Medical System Capabilities.
4. Examine federal and regional constructs available to coordinate during large-scale emergencies.

H osted by Charles Fleming from the Skagit County Department of Emergency Management and Brian Moore from the Washington State Department of Health.