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OHEP-HTC-ICS700-REC - IS-700.B An Introduction to the National Incident Management System


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Ongoing 		Recorded Session - BP4: 2022-2023 Self-paced Courses Ongoing
Eddie Reyes RN, BSN  


Course Description

ICS 700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Course Overview: This course provides an overview of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The National Incident Management System defines the comprehensive approach guiding the whole community - all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), and the private sector - to work together seamlessly to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents. The course provides learners with a basic understanding of NIMS concepts, principles, and components.

Course Objectives:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe and identify the key concepts, principles, scope, and applicability underlying NIMS.
  • Describe activities and methods for managing resources.
  • Describe the NIMS Management Characteristics.
  • Identify and describe Incident Command System (ICS) organizational structures.
  • Explain Emergency Operations Center (EOC) functions, common models for staff organization, and activation levels.
  • Explain the interconnectivity within the NIMS Management and Coordination structures: ICS, EOC, Joint Information System (JIS), and Multiagency Coordination Groups (MAC Groups).
  • Identify and describe the characteristics of communications and information systems, effective communication, incident information, and communication standards and formats.

Co-sponsored By
  • HTC AMC and Rochester
  • HTC Northwell and Upstate Med

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    Average Completion Time

    2 hours

    Prerequisites

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