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Institute of Maritime Safety

Objectives

• a) Understand the key factors of preparing for, responding to, and maintaining control throughout the development or escalation of an emergency situation. b) Learn how to manage communication, emergency-related information and put into place predetermined plans at the point when the emergency alarm has been raised, to the point when the emergency manager is assured that the emergency is over. c) Understand how stress can impact on individuals and team performance during emergencies. d) Have the opportunity to role-play as the emergency manager in a minimum of two specific types of emergency scenarios. This is a key element of the training program , and is backed up by constructive feedback from the course instructional team..

Outcomes

To successfully complete this training, delegates will be able to practice: (1) Review, manage and assess the information available in an emergency situation in a timely manner. (2) Establish priorities and take effective action. (3) Implement predetermined emergency plans and procedures in the context of the current emergency. (4) Efficiently communicate information and instructions. (5) Communicate effectively with all appropriate external agencies (6) Monitor and control resources. (7) Evaluate progress and communicate changes in plans and priorities. (8) Effectively delegate authority and manage individuals and teams. (9) Recognize and deal with stress in themselves and others.

Course Contents

Module 1 Theory of Major Emergency Management Element 1.1 Major Emergencies Element 1.2 The Emergency Manager Element 1.3 The Emergency Command Centre Facilities and Information Management Element 1.4 Pre-planning and Maintaining a State of Readiness Element 1.5 Dealing with Stress Module 2 Practical Elements of Major Emergency Management Element 2.1 Assessing the Situation Element 2.2 Taking Effective Action Element 2.3 Maintaining Communications Element 2.4 Delegating Authority Element 2.5 Managing Self and Team