2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Emergency Administrator and Manager
Career Cluster:	Government & Public Administration

CCC	
CIP Number	0743030201	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	24 credit hours	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	13-1061 Emergency Management Specialist	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Emergency Administration and Management AS degree program (1743030200).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Government & Public Administration career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Government & Public Administration career cluster. 

The student can serve as, but is not limited to positions of Emergency Manager, Emergency Management Planner, Emergency Operations Coordinator, Environment Compliance Planner, and Emergency Management Specialist.  Emergency Management students can be employed by state, local, federal and international governments, business and industry, military installations, and health care facilities.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency operations planning systems.
02.0	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency management operations.
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the administration role of the emergency manager.
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state and local mitigation programs.
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of long and short term recovery programs.
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the facilities and equipment used in comprehensive emergency management.
07.0	Demonstrate knowledge of professional development for advancement within the profession.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Emergency Administrator and Manager
CIP Number:  	0743030201	
Program Length:	24 Credits
SOC Code(s):	 	13-1061

This certificate program is part of the Emergency Administration and Management AS degree program (1743030200).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:
	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency operations planning system – the student will be able to:	
01.01	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency management organization and procedures.	
01.02	Demonstrate knowledge of comprehensive emergency management systems.	
01.03	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency planning concepts necessary to develop as integrated, generic, comprehensive emergency operations plans.	
01.04	Recognize and identify different concepts of emergency planning.	
01.05	Describe the processes for development of an emergency operation plan.	
01.06	Demonstrate knowledge of the activities that should happen in each phase of a disaster.	
01.07	Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibility of emergency management activities.	
01.08	Develop the ability to determine hazards and develop risk assessment programs in local communities.	
01.09	Demonstrate understanding of the organizing principles and practices of effective emergency management at the local, state and federal levels.	
02.0	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency management operations – the student will able to:	
02.01	Describe the processes for development of an emergency operations plan.	
02.02	Demonstrate knowledge of related warning and communications equipment.	
02.03	Recognize the inherent problems associated with multi-jurisdiction response.	
02.04	Demonstrate knowledge of natural hazards.	
02.05	Demonstrate knowledge of man-made hazards.	
02.06	Develop an understanding for the implementation of the general activities that should happen in each phase of a disaster.	
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the administration role of the emergency manager – the student will be able to:	
03.01	Recognize and identify different concepts of emergency planning.	
03.02	Recognize and describe various aspects of organizational behavior.	
03.03	Cite fundamental theories, facts, concepts, principles, and requirements of relevant federal and state (Florida) environment and safety legislation on emergency management organizations and agencies.	
03.04	Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities and reporting requirements of organizations.	
03.05	Cite fundamental theories, facts, concepts, principles, and the requirements of relevant federal environmental and safety legislation on emergency management organizations and private sector businesses.	
03.06	Identify hazardous materials and explain the primary hazard presented by each through the use of such documents as the Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook, related computer software and Florida Division of Emergency Planning Guide.	
03.07	Analyze the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the various organizations responding to hazardous materials incidents.	
03.08	Demonstrate knowledge of the reporting requirements of industry through the SARA process and duties of the Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) and Florida Division of Emergency Management.	
03.09	Demonstrate ability to manage emergency databases.	
03.10	Demonstrate understanding of social behavior in a disaster.	
03.11	Manage emergency management public education programs.	
03.12	Demonstrate the ability to write an Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).	
03.13	Acquire the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and develop interaction involved in organizational/interpersonal relationships in emergency services.	
03.14	Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively use hazard analysis to establish policy based on review of community hazards, resources, and codes.	
03.15	Acquire understanding of the important points of job analysis.	
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state and local mitigation programs – the student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify fundamental issues and concerns of hazard mitigation.	
04.02	Demonstrate knowledge of the activities that should happen in each phase of a disaster.	
04.03	Demonstrate knowledge of natural hazards.	
04.04	Demonstrate knowledge of man-made hazards.	
04.05	Demonstrate ability to measure, monitor and predict natural hazards.	
04.06	Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively manage a comprehensive emergency management program.	
04.07	Learn to develop and implement hazard mitigation concepts into all areas of the community, suing an all hazard approach.	
04.08	Acquire knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively use hazard analysis to establish policy based on review of community hazards resources and codes.	
04.09	Learn to analyze the effect of public policy on a community before, during and after a simulated and real disaster.	
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of long and short term recovery programs – the student will be able to:	
05.01	Conduct a business impact assessment.	
05.02	Develop a contingency plan/business recovery plan.	
05.03	Demonstrate ability to maintain the plan by testing, evaluating and revising business recovery strategies.	
05.04	Acquire knowledge of benefits of corporate responsibility.	
05.05	Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively manage a comprehensive emergency management program.	
05.06	Learn to develop and implement short and long-term recovery concepts into all areas of the community, using an all hazard approach.	
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the facilities and equipment used in comprehensive emergency management – the student will be able to:	
06.01	Demonstrate knowledge of related warning and communications equipment.	
06.02	Demonstrate knowledge of cite local, state, federal and private programs available for response to disasters.	
06.03	Recognize the inherent problems associated with multi-jurisdictional response.	
06.04	Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of planning under Federal planning guanaco such as National Response Team-1, and Civil Preparedness Guide.	
06.05	Analyze the effect of public policy on a community before, during and after a simulated and real disaster.	
07.0	Demonstrate knowledge of professional development for advancement within the profession – the student will be able to:	
07.01	Demonstrate understanding of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to understand emergency management as a field of research and practice.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Special Notes

In order to be certified as an Emergency Manager through the National Coordinating Council on Emergency Management (NCCEM), work experience is required.  This program gives an individual the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively manage a comprehensive emergency management program.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

N/A

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Articulation

For details on articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp.