EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Recent events, such as, terrorist attacks, major weather fluctuations, widespread power outages, and the impending threat of pandemic influenza emphasize the importance of having an emergency response and management plan. This Ontario College Graduate Certificate program equips students, both tactically and strategically, to understand and respond to the four domains of emergency management: mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
To qualify for this certificate, you must complete the program within 7 years.
The curriculum covers key topics: legislative and policy framework, emergency management site operations, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) countermeasures, critical infrastructure protection, business continuity planning, and crisis communication.

Admission Requirements:  A university degree or two-year college diploma in a related business area; or equivalent.

This program requires an application process.  Please fill out an application form.

For more information or to submit your application, please contact: Sheryl Fraser, Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Ave Room P112, Ottawa ON  K2G 1V8  frasers@algonquincollege.com or 613-727-4723 ext. 5384.

Click on the Course Number for information on prices and start dates.  Course Descriptions are available on the Courses page.