Institute of Emergency Management
Awareness Level
Course # IEM-190
Course Title
Transportation Security Awareness
Description
Newly developed course designed to provide a basic understanding of WMD, the threat of terrorism, and the appropriate response as they relate to transportation. The course also covers security issues unique to terrorist events, appropriate notifications and the command and control structure associated with crime scene activities.
Course Objectives
The goal of this course is to provide participants with knowledge necessary to identify and report preattack indicators, and to participate in an integrated response to a suicide bombing using safe and effective techniques, tactics, and procedures.
OGT Training Level
Awareness
Delivery
Instructor Delivered
Course Length
2 hours
Prerequisites
None
Target Audience
First Responders who are involved in the Transportation field including personnel from transportation, fire service, emergency management, emergency medical services, law enforcement, HazMat, public works, disaster response, emergency communications, public health, armed forces/national guard, elected/appointed officials, transportation, public safety communication, health care, and governmental administrative.
Benefits
- Certificate of completion
- Successful completion of this course will be recognized for 2 hours of professional development
Other Information
This course may meet prerequisite requirements for future courses.
Student Expectations
To receive certification, students are expected to be in attendance during the entire length of the course and successfully complete all aspects of testing.
Registration and Scheduling Information