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EmE r g E n c y ma n a g E m E n t In s t I t u t E • 2010-2011 • ca t a l o g of co u r s E s
Introduction to the Incident command
system, Ics-100, for schools (Is 100.sca)
This course introduces the ICS and provides the
foundation for higher-level ICS training. This course is a
comprehensive introduction to ICS tailored for school
situations. Case studies, scenarios, and video clips of
people and places that have been involved in school
emergency planning are integrated into the course.
CEUs: .3
Study Hours: 3
Deployment basics: federal Disaster
workforce readiness (Is 101)
This course is designed to help prepare FEMA
personnel for deployment to a domestic incident.
Responding to incidents requires that we must be
ready, willing, and able to deploy at a moment’s notice.
This course provides personnel with practical tips and
advice for incident deployment as well as a summary
background of the NRF, NIMS, and the Stafford Act.
Note: This course is only accessible through the FEMA
Employee Knowledge Center or the Disaster Reserve
Workforce Division (DRWD) portal. It is not available
on the Independent Study web site.
CEUs: .2
Study Hours: 1½ –2 hours
Deployment basics for fEma response
partners (Is 102)
This course is designed to help prepare personnel
for deployment to a domestic incident. Responding
to incidents requires that we must be ready, willing,
and able to deploy at a moment’s notice. This course
provides personnel with practical tips and advice
for incident deployment as well as a summary
background of the NRF, NIMS, and the Stafford Act.
Target Audience: FEMA response partners including
personnel from other Federal agencies, Non-
Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and privatesector
companies. Note: FEMA personnel should
take the IS 101 course, not the IS 102 course.
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CEUs: .1
Study Hours: 1½ –2 hours
workplace violence awareness training
(Is 106)
This course gives FEMA employees awareness of how
to recognize the warning signs of potential violence
in the workplace and what actions to take to prevent
or minimize violence. Upon completing this course,
the participant will be able to describe how to:
• Define Workplace Violence in accordance with
the FEMA 1200.1 policy and the DHS memo
referenced in the course.
• List the four types of Workplace Violence.
• Identify the three warning sign levels related to
potential Workplace Violence.
• List the action steps taken in response to
Workplace Violence.
• Identify ways to prevent Workplace Violence.
This course is only accessible through the FEMA
Employee Knowledge Center (FEKC) or the Disaster
Reserve Workforce Division (DRWD) portal. It is not
available on the Independent Study web site.
CEUs: .1
Study Hours: 1
fEma travel rules and regulations
(Is 107)
Fulfilling FEMA’s mission requires that FEMA
employees are ready to travel at a moment’s notice.
Part of being prepared requires that FEMA employees
gain an understanding of Federal travel rules and
regulations. This course presents an overview of FEMA
rules and regulations on employee travel, including
eligible and non-eligible expenses. It is designed
to prepare personnel with information on FEMA
Travel Rules and Regulations that are required to be
followed when working for FEMA. These regulations
help facilitate travel, ensure accountability, and meet
the unique needs of the disaster workforce while
they serve our Nation. Upon completing this course,
the participant will be able to: