The Industrial Emergency Management and Preparedness course is a high-level, intensive, 120-hour program targeted toward senior and executive leadership of businesses and industry. The program focuses on concepts of crisis management, contingency planning, and organizational continuity and recovery. It uses discussions, case studies, independent work, and tabletop exercises to lead participants in the creation and implementation of a completed Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). In addition, participants will gain an understanding of the functions and sub-functions of industry crisis and continuity management and how this can aid in event response, business resumption, and disaster recovery, allowing for mitigation of costly downtime.
This program is offered by Black River Technical College at The ARROW Center for Advanced Rapid Response and Operational Workforce Training in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Curricula Focus
- Hazards and Disasters
- Comprehensive Emergency Management
- Public vs. Private Sector
- IEMP and COOP
- Risk Management, Perception and Communication
- Creating Supporting Plans
- Crisis Management Teams and Communication
- Ethics and Integration
- Training, Maintenance, and Recovery
Timeline
Phase 1: 40 Hours -- Self-Study and assessment of existing policies, plans, and procedures
Phase 2: Corequisite -- Complete the 40-hour FEMA training modules
Phase 3: 40 Hours -- In-person classroom instruction
Phase 4: 40 Hours -- In-person classroom instruction and presentation of draft COOP for peer and instructor feedback
Phase 5: 40 Hours -- Revise, complete, and submit final COOP
Total Hours: 120
