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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

CY

Sep 8, 2020

The best course with hands-on skills ready for use and application in a disaster situation. Very interactive with key stakeholders representatives sharing their experiences.

JC

Sep 3, 2015

Very insightful course. The peer-reviewed plan was also incredibly useful, both in the exercise itself and seeing the risks (and mitigation plans) by others. Outstanding!

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By Anjali C

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Oct 9, 2020

Excellent course for learning disaster preparedness skills

By Shubham S

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Aug 18, 2020

dont have second doubts about this course, just go for it.

By Shebin A B

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May 16, 2020

Useful course for every human being...keeps you prepared..

By Troy A

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Jan 30, 2020

Great information in a n understandable and usable format.

By Carlos A

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Apr 24, 2017

I think this is a very practical course for every person

By Lourd P N E

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Apr 8, 2021

It teaches how to prepare in mitigating any calamities.

By kirstey s

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Feb 27, 2021

Very informative. A guideline for disaster preparation.

By Rymer H

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Mar 8, 2023

Thank you. hope i could have the certificate for free.

By Steve O

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Jul 2, 2020

It is an eyes opener for as an environmental educator.

By Mariecar R

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Nov 20, 2020

The best way to response is to be prepared next time.

By Nomsa R C

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Aug 19, 2020

a very informative course i enjoyed taking the course

By Brent H

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Jun 7, 2018

wonderful course, learned quite a bit in this course.

By Alessio V

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Apr 13, 2017

This course is amazing. Very helpful and interesting!

By Bruce J

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Nov 2, 2020

Very comprehensive. Like taking 3 Red Cross courses.

By MOHAMMAD G A A

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Oct 21, 2020

Very well designed and essential course for everyone

By Micaiah V

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Jun 21, 2020

Excellent course. Very informative and to the point.

By Suryansh p

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May 2, 2020

Very good experience by learning on decent platform.

By Ari M

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Feb 4, 2025

Really well prepared, lots of tips and information.

By Marlon V R

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Apr 24, 2021

very informative and useful course. thanks coursera

By PLTCOL S G

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Apr 18, 2021

May I have a certificate for completing this course

By Abdifatah O H

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Jun 19, 2019

I really admired the way the course was structured.

By Aneena B

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May 25, 2021

VERY GOOD COURSE COVERING LOT OF PRACTICAL ASPECTS

By MSR

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Jan 2, 2021

Wonderful knowledge course for everyone. Must do..

By Sergo B

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Jul 10, 2020

Thank you! Great course. I will share with my team

By Jeane A W

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May 20, 2020

Really fun course and definitely very interesting.