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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Disaster Preparedness by University of Pittsburgh

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About the Course

Have you ever viewed a news report depicting the aftermath of a devastating natural disaster? The damage to human life and property are both staggering and heartbreaking. All parts of the world face the possibility of floods, hurricanes, tornados, fires, landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural phenomena. Are you prepared if disaster would strike you? This course will help you prepare! The course is appropriate for any learner who is proactive about developing the core competencies of disaster readiness and survival planning. It is especially useful if you are seeking techniques that can ensure your personal protection, as well as the safety of your family, property, and belongings, during a natural disaster. In addition, it offers essential preparation for a variety of emergency situations and inconveniences, even if you do not live in major tornado, flood, hurricane, tsunami, or earthquake zone. For instance, could you and your loved ones manage without access to potable water, electricity, fuel, and banking facilities? If you are unsure of your ability to respond in any of these possible scenarios, this course is for you! Throughout the course, you will be introduced to the Disaster Cycle, specifically the Mitigation and Recovery phases, and will create an extensive personal preparedness plan for survival in the absence of common amenities, such as food and water, shelter, and communication. You will also acquire practical, easy-to-apply strategies for maintaining a healthy attitude during disaster which can allow you to remain calm, avoid panic, and draw upon inner and outer resources in dire circumstances. Although death may be an inevitable outcome of extreme circumstances, a balanced outlook can provide comfort for all parties involved. Finally, issues of how institutions and governments can aid in disaster are also discussed. If you are interested in this topic you may be interested in other online programs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. Learn more about those programs by visiting our website: http://www.online.pitt.edu/programs/school-of-nursing/...

Top reviews

CH

Jan 31, 2017

Really great course that's paced well. I believe this is a course everyone should and CAN take! These things are important to know especially if you live in an area where disasters are prone.

SM

Jul 6, 2020

Excellent course, logically put together and well presented. It raises multiple issues, some of which we were aware of but had not addressed and others which we had not even considered.

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By Elizabeth C

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Dec 10, 2015

relevant course for everyone to take

By Mehtab H

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Apr 25, 2020

Very informative and useful course.

By MA. S F L

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Apr 3, 2023

Thankful for offering this course

By Nahum M C

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Dec 15, 2022

Great and very informative course!

By Payman S

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Nov 1, 2020

A good and practical Course

Thanks

By Soumyadip K

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Oct 26, 2020

very good course .i learned a lot

By Julia P

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Jan 29, 2023

CERTIFICADOS EM INGLES POR FAVOR

By agada o t

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May 17, 2020

Mind-Blowing and Very Educative.

By Brian M

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Aug 12, 2021

This is a very important topic!

By Harikrishnan J

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May 20, 2021

The course is more informative.

By Dana A

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Oct 30, 2016

Enjoyed the course. thank you!

By Elijah H

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Sep 21, 2016

This course is a piece of shit.

By handrian r

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Sep 14, 2020

Very informative and aplicable

By Raj K N

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Jul 4, 2018

A must do course for everyone.

By Kathea A

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Sep 21, 2023

Great and informative course.

By PLT R M B

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Feb 11, 2021

It is good and presentable...

By RADHA K S

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May 21, 2020

Amazing learning experience.

By Alusine B

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Dec 27, 2023

I am very impressed. Thanks

By Rishabh R

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May 21, 2020

Amazing & excellent course

By Monira M

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Oct 10, 2018

very informative and clear

By Yuda P A S

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Jan 2, 2021

This course is verry nice

By Atanu S

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May 8, 2020

Learn a lot of essentials

By Tanishq C

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Feb 21, 2018

very nice and informative

By Javier S

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Sep 28, 2017

A great course. Thank you

By Daniel C

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Oct 4, 2016

Lots of good information.