IS-100.HE Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100, for Higher Education
Course Description
ICS 100.HE, Introduction to the Incident Command System for Higher Education, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of ICS. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). This course uses the same objectives and content as other ICS courses with higher education examples and exercises.
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course, you should be familiar with:
- ICS applications in incidents at higher education institutions
- ICS organizational principles and elements
- ICS position and responsibilities
- ICS facilities and functions
- ICS planning.
Primary Audience
The primary audience includes persons involved with emergency planning, response and/or recovery efforts for higher education institutions.
Prerequisites
Completion of IS 700A, National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction is recommended.
CEUs
0.3
Course Length
Approximately 3 hours.
