Many public health workers are confident in their ability to handle the physical tasks involved in responding to a disaster, but what about the psychological challenges? In this one-hour online course, Randy Beaton, PhD, EMT discusses the psychological phases of a community-wide disaster, common patterns of immediate and long-term public response, and the importance of local preparedness. The course bases its case studies on Washington State agencies and plans.

Start with the Course Content to learn about this topic. Next, you must take the Final Assessment and pass with a score of 70% or higher. After you pass the assessment and complete the short evaluation, you will be able to access your Certificate of Completion.