HSEM 157 - Public Information

2 Credits

The course is designed to train participants for coordinating and disseminating information released during emergency operations and for assisting in the scheduling and coordination of news conferences and similar media events. After completing this course the student will have met the sections required for Public Information Officer as outlined by NFPA 1035.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Winter Online
Spring Online

Designed to Serve Those wishing to enter into or advance in the Emergency Management Field in both the private and public sectors. This course will also help, those wishing to work in the marketing or Public Information Officer field.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:05

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Introduction to Public Information
Characteristics/responsibilities of a Public Information Officer
Ethics, Legal Issues and Policies
The Media
Gathering and disseminating Information
The Joint Information Center and the Joint Information System
Reaching the Whole Community

Student Learning Outcomes
Describe characteristics and responsibilities that make an effective public information officer.

Describe guidelines for department policies, which guide public information functions.

Describe purpose, elements, and roles in a joint information system/joint information system.

Describe various types of alert and warning systems.

Identify access and functional needs that must be addressed in public messaging.

Create messages that are appropriate for specific audiences and platforms.