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INDEPENDENT STUDY
COURSES
EmErgEncy managEmEnt InstItutE • 2011-2012 • catalog of coursEs
Civil Rights and FEMA Disaster Assistance
(IS-21 .11)
This course provides an orientation to civil rights,
including the laws that govern civil rights and strategies
that will help FEMA employees protect the civil
rights of those we serve. Each year, in January, this
course will be updated with the new calendar year
information. Required for all FEMA employees every
calendar year for 2 years, then every other year.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify the purpose of the FEMA Civil Rights
program and the protections it offers.
• Identify strategies to ensure the civil rights of
FEMA customers.
CEUs: .1
Study Hours: 1
NOTE: This course code contains a “calendar-year” extension
in order to allow FEMA staff to retake the course as a recurring
requirement. Beginning on January 1, 2012, the course code will
be IS-21.12.
Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to
Citizen Preparedness (IS-22)
This course has been designed to help the citizens
of this Nation learn how to protect themselves and
their families against all types of hazards. It can be
used as a reference source or as a step-by-step basic
preparedness manual. The focus of the content is
on how to develop, practice, and maintain emergency
plans that reflect what must be done before,
during, and after a disaster to protect people and
their property. Also included is information on how
to assemble a disaster supplies kit that contains the
food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity
for individuals and their families to survive.
There are real benefits to being prepared.
• Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and
losses that accompany disasters. Communities,
families, and individuals should know what
to do in the event of a fire and where to seek
shelter during a tornado. They should be ready to
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evacuate their homes and take refuge in public
shelters and know how to care for their basic
medical needs.
• People also can reduce the impact of disasters
and sometimes avoid the danger completely
through such actions as flood proofing, elevating
a home, moving a home out of harm’s way,
and securing items that could shake loose in an
earthquake.
By reading and following the instructions in this
guide, you and your family can respond yes, when
asked, are you ready?
This course can be downloaded from the Independent
Study web site and the end-of-course test can be
completed and submitted online.
CEUs: 1.0
Study Hours: 10
Custodial Officer Training (IS-23)
This course is designed to provide participants with
basic knowledge of the elements of custodial officer
responsibilities. This course is mandatory for the
Accountable Property Officer credentialing process
and is only available to FEMA staff. It is accessible
through the FEMA Employee Knowledge Center
(FEKC).
CEUs: .2
Study Hours: 2
Basic Property Management (IS-25)
This course is designed to provide participants with
basic knowledge of the elements of property management.
This course is mandatory for the Accountable
Property Officer credentialing process and is only
available to FEMA staff. It is accessible through the
FEMA Employee Knowledge Center (FEKC).
Prerequisites:
Required: IS-23, Custodial Officer Training.
Course Length: 8 hours