http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Sat, 18 May 2013 09:41:15 PDT Sat, 18 May 2013 09:41:15 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=387914 This course focuses on how to prevent emergencies, respond quickly and efficiently to medical emergencies, and prevent further injuries and death during medical emergencies. The course explores how to assess the vital signs of a victim and use CPR, bleeding management, and personal protective equipment during emergencies. This is a fully functional demonstration of one topic from the complete McGraw-Hill course. Full courses tend to be fourteen topics plus a review week, and have alternative content available for customization purposes. Once the course is placed within your Learning Management System, the instructor can turn features off and on via the functionality of the LMS. McGraw-Hill also provides solutions for hosting courses if your institution does not support a Learning Management System. The following are just some of the key facets of our development methodology: Each course begins and ends with input from subject matter experts teaching in the field. They are based on a foundation that includes Bloom's Taxonomy of Education Objectives. We build in engaging interactivity to reach learners with different learning styles and multiple intelligences. Each course is SCORM-compliant and works with all major Learning Management Systems. For information on how to purchase a course or have a course customized to your specific needs please contact us at Learning_Solutions@McGraw-Hill.com. We hope you enjoy! http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=327194 This presentation examines the various biological agents that terrorists could use against food or water supplies. This presentation's content is part of a non-credit, professional development training generated by JHSPH faculty and the Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health Preparedness. The OCW version of this presentation comprises slides only. A full version, including synchronized audio is available at no charge by visiting the Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health Preparedness (registration required). Topics covered here include: 1: Microbes as Biological Weapons, 2: Microbial Characteristics of Interest to Perpetrators, 3: CDC Classification of Bioterrorism Microorganisms, and 4: Food and Waterborne Microbial Threats. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=387918 Designed to teach non-medical personnel how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, how to assess the victim, how to treat cardiovascular emergencies, and external and internal injuries. Course also covers emergencies in remote locations as well as childbirth emergencies. This is a fully functional demonstration of one topic from the complete McGraw-Hill course. Full courses tend to be fourteen topics plus a review week, and have alternative content available for customization purposes. Once the course is placed within your Learning Management System, the instructor can turn features off and on via the functionality of the LMS. McGraw-Hill also provides solutions for hosting courses if your institution does not support a Learning Management System. The following are just some of the key facets of our development methodology: Each course begins and ends with input from subject matter experts teaching in the field. They are based on a foundation that includes Bloom's Taxonomy of Education Objectives. We build in engaging interactivity to reach learners with different learning styles and multiple intelligences. Each course is SCORM-compliant and works with all major Learning Management Systems. For information on how to purchase a course or have a course customized to your specific needs please contact us at Learning_Solutions@McGraw-Hill.com. We hope you enjoy! http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=327589 This unique training addresses the institutional culture of five responder groups: law enforcement, EMS, fire, public health, and private security in an attempt at fostering understanding among these groups. This presentation's content is part of a non-credit, professional development training generated by JHU faculty and the Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health Preparedness.The OCW version of this presentation comprises slides only. A full version, including synchronized audio is available at no charge by visiting the Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health Preparedness (registration required). http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=555739 In recent years, the redistribution of risk has created conditions for natural and technological disasters to become more widespread, more difficult to manage, and more discriminatory in their effects. Policy and planning decision-makers frequently focus on the impact that human settlement patterns, land use decisions, and risky technologies can have on vulnerable populations. However, to ensure safety and promote equity, they also must be familiar with the social and political dynamics that are present at each stage of the disaster management cycle. Therefore, this course will provide students with: An understanding of the breadth of factors that give rise to disaster vulnerability; and A foundation for assessing and managing the social and political processes associated with disaster policy and planning. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=327193 The objective of this short course is to use three illustrative case studies to reinforce basic concepts and principles of terrorism preparedness and response, as well as to identify some specific practical considerations. These case studies will illustrate: (1) Plausable scenarios, (2) Typical first response activities, (3) Critical issues on-the-fly, and (4) Considerations for planning. Included here are the syllabus and lecture material. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=562343 The instructor for this program is John Twomey, Lead Forensic Photographer for the United States Secret Service. The program discusses the basics of digital photography for fire investigators, software and editing procedures for digital images intended as evidence as well the very latest court decisions on the scope and admissibility of digital images in fire and explosion cases. The “question and answer” session at the end of this module is based on questions that were posed by participants during the live “webinar” delivery of this program. Participants should review the materials available under Selected Readings and Resources prior to starting the program. The information provided in Reading List is designed to assist the participant and provides a wealth of background information that will enhance the understanding of the material that is discussed in the presentation. At the completion of the program participants may take the optional test and receive a certificate documenting their participation for IAAI-CFI® credit. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=562377 This on-line class describes "how to perform documentation tasks that should be done at every scene including scene access, note taking, photography, sketches and diagrams, interviews and evidence collection. Insight into emerging documentation technologies is also presented at the end of the module, to explain what is currently available to the investigator.״ http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=562376 The program will show how experts can successfully meet the legal standards for conducting an investigation and presenting testimony in court, as well as meet the expectations of juries who unrealistically believe that CSI-type “smoking gun” forensic evidence is required for conviction. The module includes excerpts from a recent presentation by Guy E. “Sandy” Burnette, Esq. and Joseph P. Toscano, CFI, along with the demonstration of an expert witness cross-examination and a critical analysis of that examination to show what is required to present courtroom testimony effectively. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=433397 ״Risk management involves many stakeholders who can themselves influence the risks facing an organisation. Integrated management systems help ensure that safety, quality, environmental and business risks are managed right across an organisation. An integral part of management systems is emergency preparedness – the management of emergencies and disasters." This free textbook/course provides introductory information on emergency planning