Emergency Management Skills (EAM-3003)

Course Executive Summary

Mark Maxwell
 
Have you ever wanted to learn more about emergency management and the skills

necessary to become a good emergency manager?  I know I have and Emergency Administration

Management 3003 (Developing Emergency Management Skills) was the course that helped me

do that.  EAM 3003 introduces baseline knowledge of emergency management skills and how

they are applied to this ever growing field. 

Emergency Management skills provide the learner with concepts of critical thinking and

how they apply to one's decision making capacity.  This course emphasizes the impact and

importance of cultural sensitivity and cultural differences as it could pertain to emergency

management.  Through the use of team exercises the learner better understands how to utilize

individual and team resources to perfect and manage a project within the time expectations

prescribed by the Instructor.  This course provides valuable information in certifications and

licencing for an emergency manager and why it is important.  Learning about all facets of proper

leadership and how it is incorporated into making an effective emergency manager is a large

aspect of this course as well.  

In order to appropriately meet and surpass the expectations of this course I had to learn

how to function as both a team leader and team member while taking into account time

management aspects and cultural issues that might pertain to the project or community in  which

these skills were applied.  I was able to learn what certifications/licenses were necessary and

obtained a few FEMA independent study certifications while attending this course.  I learned to

lead, follow, and manage within a team and utilize resources appropriately; This has greatly

benefited my value for prospective employers and their organization.  By having this knowledge
I have become a better team member and team player, more culturally aware in terms of

emergency management and how to appropriately manage time and resources available to me.

I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to further their knowledge in what

it takes to become an emergency management professional.  This course provides the learner

with the skills and knowledge necessary to become a well rounded, high functioning member or

leader of an emergency management team.  Through team projects, resource use, cultural

relevance and leadership training I have become more competent as a potential employee and

member of any organization with emergency management capabilities and needs.