HSEM 101 - Personal Safety and Survival

Institution:

Lander University

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Description:

The reality of disasters is that individuals have the ultimate responsibility for their own safety. This course offers practical education and training in simple strategies that individuals, students and families can take to deal with a variety of threats ranging from active shooters, tornadoes, hazardous materials, massive flooding and major power outages. Students will learn which voluntary organizations they can join to receive training and help others. Topics include strategies to withstand 3- 5 days with no power, how to perform CPR, basic first aid, survival strategies during tornadoes and thunderstorms, how to qualify to serve on a CERT Team (Civilian Emergency Response Team) and other opportunities for service in medical response teams, Red Cross and other citizen-led organizations. Three semester hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.lander.edu

Phone Number:

(864) 388-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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