Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) Online Training

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Title

Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) Online Training

Description

CDC online training

Creator

CDC

Date Last Updated (Year-Month-Day)

2018-01-23

Duration

This course should take you around 2 hours.

Objectives

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication principles.
  • Describe the psychology of a crisis and the type of messages each audience needs.
  • Explain how to tailor messages.
  • Define core concepts of crisis communication planning.
  • Explain the roles of the media and spokesperson.
  • Describe the benefits of social media and mobile media devices.
  • Identify ways to develop relationships with stakeholders and partners.

Continuing education units (CEU): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEU’s for this program.

URL

https://emergency.cdc.gov/cerc/training/basic/index.asp