EMERG 160 - Training/Exercise Design

1. Identify the steps needed to develop, conduct and evaluate an effective exercise.
2. Analyze and critique the success of the exercise, conduct a hot wash debrief and make modifications as needed to the plan, procedure or process.
3. Establish an annual review cycle, and maintenance process of a training and exercise program.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of theories of adult education and training, including the ability to distinguish different learning styles and how those pertain to emergency preparedness education.
5. Identify different target audiences, such as the general public, responders, business and government officials, and modify training program to address the specific target group.
6. Write a scenario, including a narrative, events, tasks and messages for a table top or functional simulation exercise.
7. Explain a variety of concepts, formats and resources related to evaluation and exercise design such as the Homeland Security Evaluation and Exercise Program (HSEEP) guidelines.
8. Conduct a training needs analysis for credentialing purposes.
9. Present emergency preparedness information in a variety of formats.