Infrastructure Disaster Management

The TEEX Infrastructure Disaster Management certificate is designed for professionals who wish to enrich their personal knowledge and skills related to critical infrastructure disaster management and resilience while earning International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

This certificate program combines a broad understanding of homeland security infrastructure disaster management doctrine with an in-depth examination of key critical infrastructure sector concepts and practices in integrated risk management, capabilities-based and community-focused planning, and whole community resilience strategies focused on four critical sectors of the community infrastructure.

Once all four courses have been completed, participants must complete the Infrastructure Disaster Management Certificate Request Form and return it to the TEEX Infrastructure Training and Safety Institute division to receive their Certificate.

Required Courses:

Participants must successfully complete all four DHS-certified courses listed below:

Disaster Management for Public Services (MGT317)
Disaster Preparedness for Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations within the Community Infrastructure (MGT341)
Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems (MGT345)
Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities (MGT343)

For additional information, download the program flier.

Infrastructure Disaster Mangaement Cert

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Funding Options DHS/FEMA Veterans Benefits GSA

Delivery Types Online Face-to-Face Blended Online Instructor-Led

Infrastructure Disaster Management

Course Number	Title	Description	Division
MGT317	Disaster Management for Public Services	Quick View Course Description close MGT317 – Disaster Management for Public Services The Disaster Management for Public Services course provides real world training to public service professionals helping to provide both the knowledge and skills necessary to protect their communities and infrastructure from potential or actual threats. During this course, participants work together in multidisciplinary teams to apply the course information with their professional experience in a variety of hands-on, small group activities, and disaster scenarios. This course brings together emergency management personnel who are expected to identify and mitigate hazards, and who plan and manage disaster response and recovery efforts within their jurisdictions. Representatives from public service agencies, fire services, law enforcement, emergency medical services, emergency planning, public health, and hazardous materials response organizations are encouraged to attend. Participants will be introduced to natural and man-made disasters to which public services may be vulnerable. This course also explains emergency planning and management and the regulatory systems, documents, and directives that guide disaster response. Response factors, such as hazard control zones, resources, and responder safety are also discussed. Recovery considerations, such as funding assistance and demobilization, are also explained. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
MGT341	Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations within the Community Infras	Quick View Course Description close MGT341 – Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations within the Community Infras The Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations Within The Community Infrastructure course provides information specific to healthcare organizations vulnerability to a disaster. During this FEMA sponsored course, participants will be introduced to the various natural, technological, and civil hazards to which healthcare organizations may be vulnerable and the potential impacts of those hazards. Federal guidelines and legislation that serve to aid in the preparedness for, and response to, incidents involving these hazards are discussed, as are current emergency management standards for the healthcare community. Participants review response and recovery issues that should be addressed by medical facilities and organizations in preparation for a large-scale incident, including identification of critical resources necessary for response and recovery. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
MGT343	Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities	Quick View Course Description close MGT343 – Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities The Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities course provides students with information about the Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA) Response Protocol Toolbox covering necessary steps to be taking during the response and recovery Water and Wastewater Utilities facilities. Participants will be guided through the various issues concerning preparing for, responding to, and recovering from incidents affecting water and/or wastewater facilities. The course introduces the various natural and man-made (accidental or intentional) hazards to which water and wastewater systems may be vulnerable and the potential effects the hazards may induce. Planning for and managing incidents are discussed, as well as disaster mitigation, response and recovery specific to drinking water and wastewater systems. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI
MGT345	Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems	Quick View Course Description close MGT345 – Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems The Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems course provides students with information specific to preparing for, protecting against, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating against a threatened or actual natural disaster, an act of terrorism, or other man-made disaster affecting electric power facilities and systems. During this course, participants will be guided through discussions and exercise that will assist them in: Improving security against physical damage, organizational disruption, and control system vulnerability Enhancing the electric power systems ability to plan, prevent, detect, respond, and restore their facilities in emergency situations Developing an understanding and appreciation for working with the media. Full course information and schedule Contact Information Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute OSHA Training Institute Education Center Phone: Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu	ITSI

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Infrastructure Disaster Management Certificate Program

The TEEX Infrastructure Disaster Management certificate is designed for professionals who wish to enrich their personal knowledge and skills related to critical infrastructure disaster management and resilience. This program combines a broad understanding of homeland security infrastructure disaster management doctrine with an in-depth examination of key critical infrastructure sector concepts and strategies focused on four critical sectors of the community infrastructure. Participants must successfully complete all four DHS-certified courses (MGT317, MGT341, MGT345, MGT343). For additional information, contact us at itsi@teex.tamu.edu or by phone at 800-723-3811.

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