IS-520 Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas

Course Overview

This course introduces students to the characteristics of a pandemic influenza, the effects that a pandemic influenza can have on every facet of our society, and the steps their organizations can take to minimize the effects of a pandemic.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the students should be able to:

• Explain the differences between seasonal influenza and pandemic influenza.
• Relate the effects of a pandemic influenza to daily organizational operations and basic services.
• Describe strategies for resolving continuity challenges presented in a pandemic situation.

Primary Audience

The primary audiences for this course are personnel at any level of government, representatives from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), or representatives from private industry who may have a need for a basic understanding of pandemic influenza and the impacts that they can expect should a widespread pandemic occur in the United States.

Prerequisites

None.

CEUs

0.1

Course Length

1 hour