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WHY CECM?
The Certificate in Emergency and Crisis Management (CECM) is a 20-hour comprehensive program designed to provide participants with the critical knowledge and practical skills required to navigate and manage emergencies effectively. This course is particularly beneficial for members of the public, officers in NGOs, uniform groups, and individuals who are passionate about contributing to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
Participants will gain insights into essential administrative concepts, operational strategies, and hands-on techniques to handle emergency scenarios with confidence. Whether responding to natural disasters, crises, or unexpected emergencies, this program equips learners with the tools to minimise risks, support affected communities and collaborate with key stakeholders for optimum outcomes.
Why This Programme Matters
The Certificate in Emergency and Crisis Management (CECM) combines theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on training through scenario-based simulations, case studies, and interactive exercises. The curriculum covers emergency planning, first aid, media handling, and stakeholder coordination, equipping participants with essential skills to tackle diverse challenges. Led by experienced instructors, the program also offers networking opportunities with professionals from NGOs, uniform groups, and emergency services, fostering collaboration and shared learning.
Broader Implications of CECM
By enrolling in CECM, you become part of a growing community of individuals committed to making a difference in times of crisis. You will gain the confidence and skills to not only respond but also lead in emergency situations, ensuring safer and more prepared communities.
"Empowering communities through preparedness, response, and effective crisis management."
Programme Objectives
- Classify various preparations for emergency management.
- Differentiate the roles of Government Emergency Departments.
- Identify the duties of Partnering NGOs during emergencies and disasters.
- Recognize distressful victims and apply simple interventions.
- Handle journalists effectively.
- Perform Emergency First-Aid techniques.
Course Curriculum
From foundational principles to advanced strategies, the programme combines interactive modules, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.
- Definition of Emergency and Crisis Management
- 4 Phases of Emergency management: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
- Emergency Response System of HKSAR Government
- Contingency Plan for the Workplace
- Understanding Triage and Its Purpose
- Implementation of Triage at Emergency Scenes
- Advantages of the Triage System
- Roles and Responsibilities of Triage Officers
- Preparing for Outreach Operations
- Techniques for Identifying Desperate Victims
- Applying Basic Psychological Interventions
- Stress Release Skills
- Understanding the Impact of Dreams in Trauma
- Exploring the Nature of Risk Management
- Defining and Understanding Crises
- Techniques for Handling Risks and Crises
- Managing Emotions During Emergencies
- Managing Gunshot Wounds
- Treating Common Sprains
- Understanding Pressure Points
- Performing CPR and Using AED
- Techniques for Fire Escape
- Effective Communication Techniques
- Meeting the Media
- Vulnerabilities Assessment
- Designing of Hotline System
Experiencing Simulation Emergency and Disaster Management in VR Centre
Programme Details
Overview
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to effectively respond to emergencies and disasters in this comprehensive programme.
Date
May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 7 (Visiting Simulation Centre)
Venue
15/F, The Create, M+ Tower (Building), West Kowloon District, No.8 Austin Road West, Kowloon
Class Hours
20 hours
Language
English (supplemented by Cantonese)
Our Instructors
JOHN YEUNG
BA, MSc, MIPA, MCoun, DipAdEd, PGCHEcon
- Former Assistant Director of Fire Services / Chief Ambulance Officer
- Adjunct Associate Professor of CUHK
- Associate of the American Psychological Association
- Associate Fellow of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association
- Medical Psychologist (USA)
- Registered Counsellor (Australia)
- International Associate and Emergency Medical Disaster Specialist of Chicago-based International Emergency Medicine Disaster Specialist
LI CHAN WING
DBA, EMBA
- Professional Trainer for Various Govt Departments and Corporations
- HKSARGovernmentDepartments:
- Fire Services Department
- Police Department
- Housing Department
- Food, Environment & Hygiene Department
- Leisure & Cultural Services Department
- Social Welface Department
- HKSARGovernmentDepartments:
- Other Authorities and Organizations:
- Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (HKSAR)
- Corpo de Policia de Seguranca Publica (Macau Police)
- Government Officials from China
- Corporations:
- MTR Corporation
- Procter & gamble (P&G)
- Cathay pacific Airways
- Bank of China
- And more
Ir YEUNG PING-KWAI, VINCENT
BEng(Hons), LLB(Hons), LLM(General), LLM(Com Law), RPE(Fire), MHKIE, MIFireE
- Former Senior Divisional Officer of Hong Kong Fire Services Department (operation, management, fire protection and law enforcement)
- Commander of major fires and rescue operations
- Handling of all legal matters for Fire Services Department together with counsels from Department of Justice
- Assisting the Director of Fire Services in, among others, promulgating orders and instructions
- Chief instructor / instructor of the previous Fire Services Training School
STEVE CHAN
BA, MA
- Former Ambulance Officer in HK Fire Services Department (Operational, Managerial and Training)
- Ambulance Aid Instructor for Macau Fire Services Department
- Ambulance Aid Instructor NHS, Britain
- Lecturer for the Diploma Yi Jin (Crisis and Emergency Management course)
Enroll Now !
Tel: (852) 3963 5708
Email: ike@hsu.edu.hk