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IS-100.HE Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100, for Higher Education

Institution: FEMA

Course Description: This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of ICS.  It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). This course uses the same objectives and content as other ICS courses with higher education examples and exercises.

Prerequisites: Completion of IS 700A, National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction is recommended.

CEUs: 0.3

Course Objectives: At the completion of this course, you should be familiar with:

  • ICS applications in incidents at higher education institutions
  • ICS organizational principles and elements
  • ICS position and responsibilities
  • ICS facilities and functions
  • ICS planning

Target Audience: The primary audience includes persons involved with emergency planning, response and/or recovery efforts for higher education institutions.

Course Format: Independent Study

Time Requirement: Approximately 3 hours

Link: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.He [1]

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[1] http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.He
[2] https://prepareiowa.training-source.org/sites/default/files/u433/11_0.pdf