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Natural Disasters and Workplace Emergencies: Earthquakes and Tsunamis

Green Clock Hours: 0.50

Earthquakes and tsunamis unleash powerful forces of nature. They cause catastrophic infrastructure and property damage and can result in tremendous loss of life. This course presents some basic facts about earthquakes and tsunamis, including considerations for preparedness and protective actions.

The goal of this course is to provide all staff with a basic overview of earthquakes and tsunamis.



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Course Description

Earthquakes and tsunamis unleash powerful forces of nature. They cause catastrophic infrastructure and property damage and can result in tremendous loss of life. This course presents some basic facts about earthquakes and tsunamis, including considerations for preparedness and protective actions.

The goal of this course is to provide all staff with a basic overview of earthquakes and tsunamis.



Certificates
Certificates provided by accrediting body (6 Match)

Florida Assisted Living - General Training

0.5 HOURS


59A-36.011 Staff Training Requirements. Location: Online

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

0.5 HOURS


This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.

Human Resources Certification Institute

0.5 HOURS


This program has been approved for 0.50 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

SHRM Preferred Provider

0.5 HOURS


This course is approved for 0.50 contact hours.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)

0.5 HOURS


Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2337254

Human Resources Certification Institute

0.5 HOURS


This program has been approved for 0.50 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

Course Details
Course Code: REL-ALL-0-NDWEET
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Explain where and how earthquakes and tsunamis occur.
Identify potential hazards before an earthquake.
Employ protective actions to enhance safety during and after an earthquake or tsunami.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Earthquakes and Tsunamis 101

Earthquakes

Tsunamis

Section 3: Earthquake Preparedness

Think Ahead

Secure the Room

During the Earthquake

When the Shaking Stops

Preparedness Review

Section 4: Tsunami Preparedness

Before the Tsunami

Notification

During a Tsunami

After a Tsunami

Review: Tsunami Tuesday

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

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Expert Reviewer: Anthony A. Barone, M.P.S., M.P.H., CBCP, CEM, CHMM, NRP, PMP, and Chief Executive Officer and Protective Paramedic at EMERGILITY, LLC.

Mr. Barone has been protecting people, populations, and organizations for over 20 years. He has provided specialized, technical, and subject matter expertise across multiple domains and sectors with an emphasis on security, protection, and medicine. Mr. Barone has responded to countless public 9-1-1 emergencies and has deployed with specialty medical teams and private clients to natural disasters, deliberate attacks, disease outbreaks, and national special security events.

In 2015 Mr. Barone founded EMERGILITY, LLC (DBA EMERGILITY), a consultancy focused on the health, safety, and security of public and private clients, which is now a licensed Private Security Service (PSS) Business and includes a private Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency. In 2021, Mr. Barone combined aspects of concierge, preventative, and emergency medicine with security, protection, and emergency medical services (PSS-EMS) to facilitate the emergence of Protective Medicine.

Relias will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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