Education and training in disaster management in Australia

Disasters ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
I.G.C. Gilmore
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
And Training

Education and Training Initiatives for Crisis Management in the European Union: A Web-based Analysis of Available Programs

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pier Luigi Ingrassia ◽  
Marco Foletti ◽  
Ahmadreza Djalali ◽  
Piercarlo Scarone ◽  
Luca Ragazzoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Crisis Management ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
And Training ◽  
The Eu

AbstractIntroductionEducation and training are key elements of disaster management. Despite national and international educational programs in disaster management, there is no standardized curriculum available to guide the European Union (EU) member states. European- based Disaster Training Curriculum (DITAC), a multiple university-based project financially supported by the EU, is charged with developing a holistic and highly-structured curriculum and courses for responders and crisis managers at a strategic and tactical level. The purpose of this study is to qualitatively assess the prevailing preferences and characteristics of disaster management educational and training initiatives (ETIs) at a postgraduate level that currently exist in the EU countries.MethodsAn Internet-based qualitative search was conducted in 2012 to identify and analyze the current training programs in disaster management. The course characteristics were evaluated for curriculum, teaching methods, modality of delivery, target groups, and funding.ResultsThe literature search identified 140 ETIs, the majority (78%) located in United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Master level degrees were the primary certificates granted to graduates. Face-to-face education was the most common teaching method (84%). Approximately 80% of the training initiatives offered multi- and cross-disciplinary disaster management content. A competency-based approach to curriculum content was present in 61% of the programs. Emergency responders at the tactical level were the main target group. Almost all programs were self-funded.ConclusionAlthough ETIs currently exist, they are not broadly available in all 27 EU countries. Also, the curricula do not cover all key elements of disaster management in a standardized and competency-based structure. This study has identified the need to develop a standardized competency-based educational and training program for all European countries that will ensure the practice and policies that meet both the standards of care and the broader expectations for professionalization of the disaster and crisis workforce.IngrassiaPL, FolettiM, DjalaliA, ScaroneP, RagazzoniL, DellaCorte F, KaptanK, LupescuO, ArculeoC, von ArnimG, FriedlT, AshkenaziM, HeselmannD, HreckovskiB, Khorrram-ManeshA, KomadinaR, LechnerK, PatruC, BurkleFMJr., FisherP. Education and training initiatives for crisis management in the European Union: a web-based analysis of available programs. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2014;29(2):1-12.

Education and Training in War Surgery and Disaster Management

2016 ◽  
pp. 541-552
Author(s):  
Seema Biswas ◽  
Molly Sonenkler ◽  
Nathan Douthit ◽  
Sakal Kiv ◽  
Nikolaj Wolfson
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
War Surgery ◽  
And Training

scholarly journals The Impact of Education and Training, Work Discipline and Organizational Culture on Employee’s Performance: The Study of Disaster Management and Fire Department in Palembang City, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Muhammad Idris
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Fire Department ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Working Standard ◽  
Standard Work ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

This study aims to investigate the impact of education and training, work discipline and organizational culture on employee’s performance. The study is conducted at the Disaster Management and Fire Department Office in Palembang City, Indonesia. There are seven offices of disaster management and fire department officials in all over Palembang city and the total population is 360 firefighters. The sample size is 154 respondents that are taken proportionately from each office. A survey research using questionnaire is employed to collect the data. The variables are education and training (X1), work discipline (X2), organizational culture (X3) and employees’ performance (Y). Technology and labor force changes, service and performance improvement and rules’ adjustment are indicators for education and training. Remuneration, supervision, and firmness are indicators for work discipline. Innovation, people oriented and composure are indicators for organizational culture. Working standard, work equipment and tool and work opportunity are indicators for employees’ performance. A regression equation model is employed. The result reveals that there is a positive and significant effect of education and training, work discipline and organizational culture on employee’s performance.

scholarly journals Are They Qualified and Trained to Manage Disasters?

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (s1) ◽  
pp. s102-s102
Author(s):  
Kevin Rowe-Rowe
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Free State ◽  
The South ◽  
And Training

Introduction:In the South African environment, the possibility of lack in the disaster response education and training fraternity was attempted to be mitigated with legislation. The National Disaster Management Framework (2005:162-169) states that national, provincial, and municipal organs of state need to plan, organize, and implement training programs relevant to their respective areas of responsibility. The South African Disaster Management Act (South Africa, 2002:19) encourages a broad-based culture of risk avoidance and the promotion of disaster management education and training throughout South Africa.Aim:As an organ of the state and a role-player in disaster management the Free State Emergency Medical Services (FS EMS) is responsible for making strategic decisions. Managers and supervisors are obliged to be trained and educated in disaster management. The study ascertained whether managers and supervisors are being trained and educated in disaster management as required by legislation.Methods:The project made use of quantitative data whereby fifty EMS managers and supervisors in the Free State Provincial Government (FSPG) were assessed by using a questionnaire.Results:The study found that 66% of the respondents did not receive training to equip them to fulfill their disaster management functions. The remaining 34% indicated that they did receive aspects of disaster management training.Discussion:Based on the quantitative scores for the different indicators, the research found that there are shortcomings in disaster management qualifications and training among the EMS supervisors and managers in the FSPG EMS. However, the findings make it clear that there are several positive aspects in the already established practice of disaster management education and training in the FS EMS. The results indicated that there is an opportunity for revision and improvement that will contribute and empower the FS EMS managers and supervisors to meet legislative requirements towards disaster management training and education.

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