Disaster Response Related to Wildfires
Contact Hours: 1
What's included?
Course Overview
In this course, learners will receive an in-depth exploration of disaster response strategies related to wildfires, with a specific focus on the critical role of nurses. Participants will learn about the phases of disaster management—mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The course will cover best practices for the role of nurses in emergency preparedness and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations. The information provided in this course will help learners gain the knowledge and competencies required to respond effectively to wildfire emergencies. By the end of this course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge to contribute to disaster preparedness efforts, deliver lifesaving care during wildfire incidents, and support communities in post-disaster recovery.
Course Outline
- Introduction/Needs Assessment
- History/Background
- Emergency Preparedness/Management
- Role of Nurses During Natural Disasters
- Factors Influencing Nurses’ Emergency Preparedness
- Health Inequalities in Disasters
- Health effects of wildfires
- Conclusion
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Apply disaster management principles: preparedness, response, and recovery
- Understand the role and benefits of nurses in disaster management related to wildfires
- Explain the role nurses have in supporting evacuations and emergency plan operations
- Explore the best practices for ensuring public safety
- Understand wildfire disasters
- Discuss how to collaborate with emergency response teams on future trends in continuous video monitoring and recording in healthcare settings.
- Discuss how to promote nursing leadership in disaster preparedness, policy changes, and community education.
Accreditations and Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
- Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
- Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
- Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
- Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)
Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.
Written For
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirements for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
