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INDEPENDENT STUDY
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EmErgEncy managEmEnt InstItutE • 2011-2012 • catalog of coursEs
Mission Assignment (MA) Overview
(IS-293)
This course is intended to provide basic training on
the concept of the Mission Assignment (MA) process
beginning with the request for Federal assistance
to MA issuance, execution, billing, and closeout.
Course objectives include:
1. Define Mission Assignments, the three types
and relationship to disaster operations.
2. Describe the request for Federal assistance and
the Action Request Form (ARF).
3. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the
key staff involved in the MA Process including
State, Tribal, FEMA, and other Federal agencies.
4. Describe the various elements of the MA
Phases from MA issuance, MA Execution to
MA Billing, Reimbursement, and Closeout.
Selection Criteria: The course is open to all local,
State, Tribal, other Federal agency, and FEMA/DHS
program and financial staff who have a role or
interest in the Mission Assignment process.
CEUs: .2
Study Hours: 2
Radiological Emergency Response
(IS-301)
The goal of this course is to provide a learning
experience in which participants demonstrate
a comprehensive understanding of radiological
protection and response principles, guidelines, and
regulations.
CEUs: 1.0
Study Hours: 10
FEdErAL EmErgENCy mANAgEmENT AgENCy 164
Modular Emergency Radiological
Response Transportation Training
(MERRTT) (IS-302)
This course is a series of modules for emergency
responders to learn about response to transportation
incidents and accidents that involve radiological
materials. This course is a joint sponsorship with
FEMA and the Department of Energy (DOE). DOE
is one of the largest shippers of radiological materials.
This series of modules can be taken to refresh
knowledge and skills about emergency response
for any type of incident involving the shipment
of radiological materials. Topics range from radiation
fundamentals to public information and ICS
relationships.
CEUs: 1.0
Study Hours: 10
Community Hurricane Preparedness
(IS-324 .a)
This corrse provides people involved in the decision
making process for hurricane preparedness with
basic information about:
• How hurricanes form.
• The hazards they pose.
• How the National Weather Service (NWS)
forecasts future hurricane behavior.
• What tools and guiding principles can help
emergency managers prepare their communities.
CEUs: 1.0
Study Hours: 10
Introduction to Radiological Emergency
Preparedness (REP) Exercise Evaluation
(IS-331)
This web-based course is designed for Federal evaluators
of offsite response exercises in FEMA’s REP
program. The course is a prerequisite to the L304,
Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Exercise Evaluation
(Non-Resident) Regional Delivery, course which is delivered
in the Regions. Course topics include basic