The Emergency Health Services Basic course was created by the Public Health Agency of Canada’s (PHAC), Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response (CEPR) in collaboration with the Council of Health Emergency Management Directors.
The content of the course was developed by a working group involving the Council of Health Emergency Management Directors, the Council of Emergency Social Services Directors, the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and various federal, provincial and territorial government departments.
Recommended for people who support their communities through Emergency Health Services (EHS).
The course provides individuals with an introduction to emergencies and the essential role that EHS plays in the response and recovery of a community during times of disaster.
The individual will learn:
None
E-learning, self-study, Internet-based
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to print a Certificate of Completion for their records.