2022 - 2023
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) 	11-9161.00 Emergency Management Directors	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

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.

2022 - 2023
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 procedure.	
01.02	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency planning concepts necessary to develop as integrated, generic, comprehensive emergency operations plans.	
01.03	Recognize and identify different concepts of emergency planning.	
01.04	Demonstrate knowledge of the activities that should happen in each phase of a disaster.	
01.05	Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibility of emergency management   activities.	
01.06	Demonstrate knowledge of the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment process.      	
01.07	Demonstrate understanding of the organizing principles and practices of effective emergency management at the local, state and federal levels.	
01.08	Develop and evaluate an emergency operations plan based on data provided on a hypothetical jurisdiction.	
01.09	Demonstrate understanding of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to understand emergency management as a field of research and practice.	
01.10	Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the past United States Civil Defense Agency and the evolution to the current Emergency Management since World War II.	
02.0	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency management training and education programs. The student will be able to: 	
02.01	Deliver emergency management public education programs for target populations.	
02.02	Understanding importance of teaching methodology and select an effective method for a target population.	
02.03	Acquire understanding of the important points of job analysis.	
02.04	Apply learned principles to design simple performance evaluation criteria.	
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency management operations. The student will be able to: 	
03.01	Describe the processes for development of an emergency operations plan.	
03.02	Demonstrate knowledge of related warning and communications equipment.	
03.03	Recognize the inherent problems associated with multi-jurisdiction response.	
03.04	Demonstrate a knowledge of all potential hazards natural, man-made and technological.  	
03.05	Develop an understanding for the implementation of the general activities that should happen in each phase of a disaster.	
03.06	Demonstrate knowledge in the use of computer modeling programs as related to Emergency Management.	
03.07	Demonstrate knowledge to assess the strength and weaknesses of different sized response organizations.  	
03.08	Demonstrate knowledge of new technologies by applying, analyzing, and using new technologies.	
03.09	Examine the importance of measuring, monitoring and predicting a natural hazards.	
03.10	Examine the importance of measuring, monitoring and predicting a man-made hazard.	
03.11	Demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively manage a comprehensive emergency management program.	
03.12	Utilize interactive experience and knowledge to develop community-wide participation in planning, coordination and management capabilities and command and control operations of major and catastrophic disasters.	
03.13	Demonstrate and understanding of short and long-term recovery concepts that can be implemented community wide.  	
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the administration role of the emergency manager. The student will be able to: 	
04.01	Recognize and identify different concepts of emergency planning.	
04.02	Research the theories, facts, concepts, principles, and requirements of federal and state legislation that impact emergency management organizations and private sector businesses.	
04.03	Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities and reporting requirements of organizations.	
04.04	Analyze the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the various organizations responding to hazardous material incidents.	
04.05	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.	
04.06	Recognize the importance of utilizing emergency databases.	
04.07	Recognize the importance of social behavior in a disaster.	
04.08	Identify emergency management public education programs	
04.09	Recognize the importance of developing an emergency operations plan.	
04.10	Recognize the importance of developing sound organizational/interpersonal relationships in emergency services.	
04.11	Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively use hazard analysis to establish policy based on review of community hazards, resources, and codes.	
04.12	Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills necessary to develop programs that will reduce losses from future disasters, emergencies, and other extreme events caused by natural and man-made hazards.	
04.13	Analyze organizational behavior problems as they apply to emergency operations.	
04.14	Demonstrate understanding of the impact of cultural differences in emergency management.	
04.15	Demonstrate ability to apply sociological research methodology in emergency management situations.	
04.16	Analyze the effect of policies on emergency management roles, and use of policy analysis in the development of new policies.	
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	Demonstrate the ability to develop a business continuity of operations plan (COOP).  	
05.03	Acquire knowledge of benefits of corporate responsibility.	
05.04	Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively manage a comprehensive emergency management program.	
05.05	Learn to develop and implement short and long-term recovery concepts into all areas of the community, using an all hazard approach.	
05.06	Demonstrate understanding of business recovery strategies and recognize benefits.	
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 to 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 National Planning Frameworks	
06.05	Analyze the effect of public policy on a community before, during and after a simulated and real disaster.	
06.06	Demonstrate knowledge of new technologies and their use.	
07.0	Demonstrate knowledge of professional development for advancement within the profession. The student will be able to: 	
07.01	Demonstrate the ability to identify Federal, State and Local opportunities for professional development.   	
07.02	Acquire enhanced self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of various leadership, influence, and decision models.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. 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.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities 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.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml