Training and Classes Offered by OSEP

Jul 7, 2008 - 4:35:47 PM

If your position requires you to take NIMS ICS 100 and NIMS IS 700 courses and you have not already done so, please register as soon as possible.

  • NIMS IS 700 Class - August 11, 2008 from 9:00 am - 11:30 am in room 370 of the UGA Student Learning Center
  • NIMS ICS 100 Class - August 15, 2008 from 9:00 am - 11:30 am in room 370 of the UGA Student Learning Center 


For complete class description and registration links, select class list.

For more information on NIMS compliance, training options and NIMS Training Plan,click here.

If you have any questions about NIMS classes, please contact Pete Golden at pgolden@uga.edu or call 706.542.7578.

Thank you for your interest in these training programs.

The Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness (OSEP) also offers emergency planning and preparedness training through a variety of programs and classes - some by request. See list below for a sample of classes offered. Class schedules and registration will be posted as they become available.

After September 11, 2001, federal, state, and local emergency and enforcement agencies enhanced their emergency preparedness plans and training. However, as witnessed in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, first responders may not be able to prevent the loss of lives and property during a large scale disaster. Therefore, it is imperative that everyone learn how to respond to warnings, prepare to address emergency situations, and sustain themselves to help lessen the personal impact of a natural or man-made disaster. Class schedules and registration information will be posted on this site as the information becomes available. Check site often for class updates and information.

  • Basic Emergency Preparedness Class 
  • Building Safety and Security Representatives (BSSR) Orientation
  • Campus Emergencies: Responses to Violence 
  • DawgWatch: Preventing Acts of Terrorism on the UGA Campus
  • Incident Command System (ICS)100
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS 700
  • Pandemic Flu Preparedness
  • Travel Safety and Security

For downloadable flyer of these available classes (some by request), click here.

Basic Emergency Preparedness

Course Length: 2 hours

Course Lead: Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness

Fee: No fee

Online Training Available: No

Availability/registration/location: Scheduled quarterly at Staff Training and Development Center or other campus locations. Also, available to all departments by request.

Description: Individual preparedness is the responsibility of all faculty, staff and students on the UGA campus. Everyone should know how to prepare, respond to and recover from an emergency or disaster both at home and in the workplace. This class will help prepare members of the UGA community to respond to various building level emergencies and national emergencies.

Building Safety and Security Representatives (BSSR) Orientation

Course Length: 1 hour

Course Lead: Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness

Fee: No fee

Online Training Available: Yes, at http://www.osep.uga.edu/ (click on Building Safety Reps.)

Availability/registration/location: Scheduled as needed at various campus locations and available online.

Description: The BSSR Orientation program is a requirement for all BSSRs and is intended to provide an overview of the BSSR program. This class discusses the role of the BSSR and resources, including training and templates, available to the BSSR. An online class exists and is available for BSSRs who are not located on the Athens campus. Upon completion of the video, viewers can confirm their participation by completing a short video completion form.

 

Campus Emergencies: Responses to Violence

Course Length: 1 to 2 hours (adjustable length due to interactive exercises)

Course Lead: Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness with assistance from the University Police Department

Fee: No fee

Online Training Available: No

Availability/registration/location: Available to all departments by request.

Description: This class discusses violence in educational settings and reviews several high profile incidents. The presentation includes information on how faculty, staff and students should respond to violent situations based on best practices. Small group discussions of several scenarios may be included that involve hypothetical situations and the best responses to those situations.

DawgWatch: Preventing Acts of Terrorism on the UGA Campus

Course Length: 1 hour (under development)

Course Lead: Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness with assistance from the University Police Department.

Fee: No fee

Online Training Available: No

Availability/registration/location: Available to all departments by request.

Description: Campus environments by their very nature are open and unrestricted places that are intended to promote the freedom and exchange of ideas and research. As a result, special events with large crowds, controversial speakers and/or research, visiting dignitaries and research labs with dangerous chemicals are the norm on most large, research campuses. This open environment and unrestricted freedom of movement demands that faculty, staff and students remain alert and vigilant in their efforts to deter individuals from performing nefarious activities. This class is an awareness level class that is intended to provide basic information on what constitutes suspicious activities and how to report this information.

Incident Command System (ICS) 100

Course Length: 3 hours

Course Lead: Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness

Fee: No fee

Online Training Available: Yes, at http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp.

Availability/registration/location: Scheduled quarterly at various locations on campus.

Description: Introduction to the Incident Command System introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). UGA personnel who directly respond to campus emergencies or those who directly or indirectly make incident management decisions regarding building or campus emergencies should participate in this training. This includes Deans, Directors, Department Heads, Building Safety and Security Representatives (BSSRs) and others who are responsible for coordinating emergency planning, safety and security initiatives for campus buildings. Participants will take an online test at the end of instruction and will receive a certificate from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) upon successful completion. Participants who take the online class will need to forward a copy of their certificate of course completion to OSEP.

National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS 700

Course Length: 3 hours

Course Lead: Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness

Fee: No fee

Online Training Available: Yes, at http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp.

Availability/registration/location: Scheduled quarterly at various locations on campus.

Description: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) will explain the purpose, principles, key components and benefits of NIMS. NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. UGA personnel who directly respond to campus emergencies or those who directly or indirectly make incident management decisions regarding building or campus emergencies should participate in this training. This includes Deans, Directors, Department Heads, Building Safety and Security Representatives (BSSRs) and others who are responsible for coordinating emergency planning, safety and security initiatives for campus buildings. Students will take an online test at the end of instruction and will receive a certificate from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) upon successful completion. Participants who take the online class will need to forward a copy of their certificate of course completion to OSEP.

Pandemic Flu Preparedness

Course Length: 1 to 3 hours (adjustable length due to optional interactive exercises)

Course Lead: Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness

Fee: No fee

Online Training Available: No

Availability/registration/location: Available to all departments by request.

Description: Most public health officials agree that a pandemic influenza outbreak is inevitable within the next few years. Preparing for this type of event at work and at home is critical. This session will provide an overview of the topic, discuss the University's planning measures, provide information on how UGA departments can prepare and provide home preparedness tips. Interactive exercises are optional for this course.

Travel Safety and Security

Course Length: 1 to 2 hours (adjustable time schedule based on class parameters)

Course Lead: Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness

Fee: No fee

Online Training Available: No

Availability/registration/location: Available to all departments by request.

Description: UGA faculty, staff and students travel domestically and internationally on a frequent basis. Safety, security and emergency planning considerations should be a part of a well-planned trip. This class offers tips and techniques that may assist the first time traveler or the well-seasoned traveler avoid potential problems at the airport, on mass transit, at their hotel and while touring at their destination.