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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Disaster Preparedness by University of Pittsburgh

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About the Course

Have you ever viewed a news report depicting the aftermath of a devastating natural disaster? The damage to human life and property are both staggering and heartbreaking. All parts of the world face the possibility of floods, hurricanes, tornados, fires, landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural phenomena. Are you prepared if disaster would strike you? This course will help you prepare! The course is appropriate for any learner who is proactive about developing the core competencies of disaster readiness and survival planning. It is especially useful if you are seeking techniques that can ensure your personal protection, as well as the safety of your family, property, and belongings, during a natural disaster. In addition, it offers essential preparation for a variety of emergency situations and inconveniences, even if you do not live in major tornado, flood, hurricane, tsunami, or earthquake zone. For instance, could you and your loved ones manage without access to potable water, electricity, fuel, and banking facilities? If you are unsure of your ability to respond in any of these possible scenarios, this course is for you! Throughout the course, you will be introduced to the Disaster Cycle, specifically the Mitigation and Recovery phases, and will create an extensive personal preparedness plan for survival in the absence of common amenities, such as food and water, shelter, and communication. You will also acquire practical, easy-to-apply strategies for maintaining a healthy attitude during disaster which can allow you to remain calm, avoid panic, and draw upon inner and outer resources in dire circumstances. Although death may be an inevitable outcome of extreme circumstances, a balanced outlook can provide comfort for all parties involved. Finally, issues of how institutions and governments can aid in disaster are also discussed. If you are interested in this topic you may be interested in other online programs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. Learn more about those programs by visiting our website: http://www.online.pitt.edu/programs/school-of-nursing/...

Top reviews

JL

Oct 8, 2020

grateful to have this kind of Course in here while having sponsor. Most important course because it teaches the basic surviving skills and safety during disaster. likewise, Safety First!

DA

Nov 15, 2022

The course was very well arranged and thought out. I come from the HSE field yet there were various topics such as Triage, survival which was very informative. Good Course.

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By Carlo C

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May 18, 2017

It gives basic preparations for disaster and where to go in case of disasters, which really helps.

By Andrew R

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May 19, 2016

Very good course, but sometimes goes into too much detail for things that are quite common sense.

By Kenneth D

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May 25, 2021

Comprehensive, but some readings/optional reading URLs need to be updated. Great information.

By Chip M

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Apr 6, 2022

very informative even for those who are first responders or work in the disaster field

By Christina G

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May 5, 2020

Examples slightly outdated, but the information is excellent. Glad I took the course.

By Paige B

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Sep 27, 2016

It could go a little more quicker into the Medical aspect but otherwise very good.

By Mido T

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May 29, 2018

interesting course, makes you mentally prepared for any disaster situation.

By Marva W

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Apr 13, 2024

it was good i learnt plenty and believe I'm better prepared for a disaster

By Biswajit B

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Dec 31, 2020

It is also a good study in quarantine period and gain a good knowledge.

By Paraguas S

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Apr 25, 2022

THIS A GREAT COURSE TO BE PREPARED OR KNOWING THAT YOU MUSTN´T TO DO

By Praveen K

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Feb 24, 2021

Thank you Mike Bleach sir. I have learned a lot from this course!

By Prakash S

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Apr 9, 2019

Learnt a lot about disasters and its management processes.

By Nadeemahmadkhan

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Oct 16, 2016

Very helpful to know different perspective of disaster

By Amanda F

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Aug 24, 2015

Very well presented course. Enjoyable and informative.

By Timothy N

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Mar 19, 2020

Even though outdated, it still has great information

By Madhusudanan S

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Jun 7, 2016

Excellent Course. Everyone should take this course.

By Sathya G

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May 25, 2020

Basicallly its good but reduce the lengthy vedios

By Chris J

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Nov 26, 2017

Very practical, tons of information and advice.

By fernando g u

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Apr 18, 2020

El curso es bueno pero no lo voy a seguir.

By Yue Y

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Jan 17, 2017

a quite practical course for DP and ER.

By SK M S

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Dec 17, 2015

Excellent experiencing in all respect.

By Melissa M T

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Sep 14, 2020

Learned a lot of practical tips.

By Ali A

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Oct 6, 2019

it was a very helpful course

By Pacot

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Mar 18, 2025

Muy interesante. Un saludo

By patricia g

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Oct 7, 2020

It was long in some areas.