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EMY 222 – Emergency Management Internship

 

Course Description

Emergency Management Internship will provide students with practical experience in an actual work environment.  Emphasis is placed on all phases of the industry in the student’s area of specialization (Local or State Emergency Management Office, Public Health, or Business Continuity).  Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into management application on the job.  Topics include: adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of emergency preparedness skills and techniques, and professional development.

Competency Areas

Hours

Adaptability To The Job Setting

Class

0

Use Of Proper Interpersonal Skills

D. Lab

0

Application Of Emergency Preparedness Skills And Techniques

P. Lab/O.B.I.

15

Professional Development

Credit

5

 

Prerequisite:

EMY 124, EMY 125, EMY 127, EMY 128

Corequisite:

None

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will be able to:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.


Adaptability To The Job Setting

0

0

38

 

Identify the line and staff functions of departments within the assigned organization.

 

 

 

 

Discuss the span of control as practiced by departments within the assigned organization.

 

 

 

 

Describe practices of the assigned organization in the categories of management focus, organizational structure, top management style, and plan.

 

 

 

Use Of Proper Interpersonal Skills

0

0

37

 

List the traits of a professional in this organization.

 

 

 

 

Discuss job responsibilities.

 

 

 

 

Discuss the impact on other workers when an employee does not perform assigned responsibilities.

 

 

 

Application of Emergency Preparedness Skills and Techniques

0

0

38

 

Perform all assigned tasks in an acceptable manner.

 

 

 

 

Assemble and/or update a resource manual.

 

 

 

Professional Development

0

0

37

 

Describe the professional development requirements for positions in the organization.

 

 

 

 

Prepare a resume.

 

 

 

 

Outline a job interview that includes expected questions and appropriate responses.

 

 

 

 

List his/her goals and evaluate his/her experience.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

No textbook required.

 

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