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IS-242.A: Effective Communication

Course Date

1/14/2011

Course Overview

EMI has made revisions to this course.  The course was aligned to the NRF and NIMS changes.
Being able to communicate effectively is a necessary and vital part of the job for every emergency manager, planner, and responder. This course is designed to improve your communication skills. It addresses:

  • Basic communication skills
  • How to communicate in an emergency
  • How to identify community-specific communication issues
  • Using technology as a communication tool
  • Effective oral communication
  • How to prepare an oral presentation

Prerequisites

None

CEUs:

0.8