Supporting Individuals with Disabilities During Emergency Situations

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-SIDDES

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Describe how to respond to common types of emergencies.
Identify support needs specific to people with IDD during emergencies and strategies to meet them.
Identify the key elements of emergency preparedness.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Emergency Preparedness

All-Hazards Approach

Create an All-Hazards Kit

Make a Plan

Be Informed

Review

Summary

Section 3: Overview of Emergency Response

The Three C’s of Emergency Response

Shelter-in-Place

Evacuating

The DSP Role in Emergency Response

Review

Summary

Section 4: Emergency Situations

Fires

Power Outage

Medical Emergencies

Natural Disasters & Environmental Emergencies

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.