Training - EMRG-1600 - Intro to Emergency Social Services
Who ESS Volunteers
What EMRG 1600 - Introduction to Emergency Social Services
When Unscheduled
Where Online
EMRG-1600 Introduction to Emergency Social Services (formerly ESS100)
(online and print-based self-study) (no credit)
Course Description:
Introduction to Emergency Social Services (ESS) consists of two modules: Module 1 provides an overview of the ESS program in BC; Module 2 describes personal preparedness for ESS responders. This course is a prerequisite for all other ESS courses. It is offered online and as a self-study guide. It can also be delivered face-to-face by a facilitator. The Facilitator's Guide is available free of charge to ESS Directors. Contact the Emergency Management Division to request a copy.
Course Goal(s):
The goal of Introduction to ESS is to provide new Emergency Social Services responders with fundamental information about the ESS program.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Module 1: Overview of ESS
Upon successful completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
1. Define Emergency Social Services
2. Describe the basic Emergency Social Services: the provision of emergency food, clothing, lodging, and family reunification
3. Describe other Emergency Social Services; the provision of services such as emotional support, volunteer management, communications, first aid, health services, child care, public information, transportation, pet care, and recreation
4. Define Emergency Management
5. Discuss the relationship between the local ESS team and municipal, regional, provincial, and federal governments
6. Identify ESS Support Organizations
Module 2: Personal Preparedness for ESS responders
Upon successful completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
1. Describe the activities required of an ESS responder before, during and after an ESS response
2. Explain the slogan “Sharing the Responsibility”
3. Develop a grab-and-go bag
4. Practice worker care principles
Prerequisites
None
Schedule Summary
This activity generally occurs on
- Monday - All Day
- Tuesday - All Day
- Wednesday - All Day
- Thursday - All Day
- Friday - All Day
- Saturday - All Day
- Sunday - All Day
