*This course delivery date has changed due to guidance from state  health officials*

Overview: This course focuses on improving public health and healthcare agencies’ operational readiness to quickly and effectively transition from normal operations to emergency operations using an Incident Command System (ICS) structure, with an emphasis on utilizing existing Emergency Operations Plans (EOP) to guide the overall response.  The course provides a hands-on learning environment with a fast-paced practical session involving a simulated scenario based upon actual events that stresses public health and healthcare systems.
Target Audience: Professionals from public health and healthcare including community health centers, EMS, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and emergency management professionals.

Accreditation: See course website for details on continuing education credits for emergency medical services professionals, nurses, health officers, and sanitarians.

Register here: https://delvalle.bphc.org/oep-ica5

Contact the DelValle Institute at delvalle@bphc.org for more information.