EMYT 1138 Effective Communications for Emergency Management (3-0-3)
This course provides basic competencies that emergency managers and public information officers need in order to convey information to a broad audience that includes public and private sector organizations, the media, disaster victims, and co-responders. Even during non-emergency situations, emergency managers and public information officers rely on strong communication skills to coordinate with staff and to promote safety awareness. This course is designed to enhance the communication and interpersonal skills of local emergency managers, public information officers, emergency planners, and emergency responders. Specific topics include basic communications, emergency communications, multicultural communications, and communication and technology. Students will learn to develop effective oral presentations, press releases, and sound bites.
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