Full course description
PLEASE NOTE: No CE or certificate are available in this free version of the course.
This recorded training explores the Incident Command System (ICS), its application in healthcare settings, and the importance of clinicians' understanding of the system and their roles within it during emergencies.
This training was originally held on February 12, 2026.
Note on Accessibility: This training includes closed captions, ASL interpretation, a written transcript, and a copy of the slides.
Audience
This training is intended for healthcare clinicians and nurses.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the four phases of Emergency Management
- Discuss the general components and purpose of the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and its relevance to your practice
- Define the Incident Command System and its purpose
- Identify key components and roles within the Incident Command System (ICS)
- Describe the clinician’s role as it relates to the ICS during an emergency
Instructors
- Jennifer Martin, MSN, RN, CEN, PEM, Operational Improvement, Bronson Methodist Hospital
Sponsors
Public Health Prepared is the workforce development and public health practice branch of the broader Michigan Center for Infectious Disease Threats & Pandemic Preparedness (MCIDT) initiative, funded by the University of Michigan. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by Public Health Prepared, MCIDT, or the University of Michigan.
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