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Governments and businesses seek out professionals trained to deal with disaster

The Sheridan Emergency Management certificate program trains you to respond swiftly and effectively to a wide range of emergencies: from pandemics to terrorist attacks, to natural and man-made disasters.

Through this program you'll learn to implement comprehensive disaster plans to:

  • Prevent
  • Mitigate
  • Prepare
  • Respond
  • Recover

This emergency management training is beneficial for both current practitioners and those new to the field of emergency management. The program includes both presentation of theory and hands-on assignments to develop specific knowledge and skills. Classes include:

  • Taking part in large-scale emergency exercises
  • Field trips to emergency responder agencies
  • Analyzing emergency situations and developing emergency plans
  • Designing emergency exercises
  • Problem-based learning and case studies
  • Practice dealing with the media, including writing press releases

Program Delivery

The Emergency Management Program includes two courses that are delivered online, two weeklong intensive courses and two in-class courses each semester. This model accommodates the schedules of those currently employed and allows those who are new to the field to benefit from exposure to those who have emergency management experience.

Articulation Agreement with Brock University

The Emergency Management Program includes courses offered through both Brock University and Sheridan. This four-year Collaborative Study in Emergency Management (CSEM) program includes courses and training in Emergency Management at Sheridan with an Honours degree in Communication Studies or Political Science at Brock. Students who successfully complete the requirements for this program will be granted a degree from Brock and a post-graduate certificate in Emergency Management from Sheridan. This entire program — including both a university degree and a graduate certificate — can be completed in just four years.

The Emergency Management Program is located at the Davis Campus in Brampton, Ontario.

By the end of program, the graduate of Emergency Management will have demonstrated the ability to:

  • Implement comprehensive plans for prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery to address emergencies in the public and private sectors.
  • Develop, evaluate and conduct training programs and exercises to test current emergency management programs.
  • Implement and coordinate assigned projects within an allocated budget which meet or exceed legislative requirements.
  • Incorporate a proactive risk management process and global best practices.
  • Perform operational functions in emergency situations.
  • Liaise/coordinate with provincial ministries, federal departments, private and public sector enterprises to develop and sustain partnerships to assist with all phases of emergency management strategies, while ensuring up-to-date data and research.
  • Develop, review and update emergency policies and programs based upon relevant legislation, standards and procedures.
  • Develop, implement and maintain a business continuity plan that will ensure the continuation and recovery of normal operations of affected business and industry.
  • Assess the integration and compatibility of various emergency policies, plans and procedures of area/regional private and public sectors.
  • Conduct hazards identification and risk assessments addressing public and private sector issues and concerns.
  • Coordinate the development and administration of public awareness and education programs, emergency information and media relations programs.

CODE TITLE CREDITS
 
TERM 1
PSRV54310 Emergency Management Concepts and Principles 4
PSRV57370 Introduction to Business Continuity 4
PSRV53000 Hazard Identification/Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategies 3
HRMT58081 Training and Human Resources Deployment 4
PSRV50123 Emergency Exercise Design 3
PSRV58081 Applied Program Development Part 1 4
 
Total: 22
 
TERM 2
PSRV55436 Applied Business Continuity Management 3
PSRV50016 Emergency Information Management 3
PSRV54717 Managing Projects in Emergency Management 3
PSRV50036 Integrated Incident Management Systems and Emergency Operations Centres 4
PSRV50172 Comprehensive Emergency Exercise Design 4
PSRV59014 Appllied Program Development Part 2 4
 
Total: 21

Sheridan delivers the skills that lead to employment. When you complete your Emergency Management graduate certificate, you'll be ready to apply for positions such as:

  • Business continuity manager/planner
  • Emergency preparedness coordinator
  • Emergency response officer
  • Consultant
  • Emergency management coordinator
  • Federal emergency management programs coordinator
  • Manager, emergency measures
  • Corporate security

Program Eligibility

  • Postsecondary diploma or degree

and/or

  • Demonstrated competence through related work and/or educational experience

Individuals with extensive work-related experience will be considered on an individual basis and required to submit a portfolio for assessment.

Applicant Selection

Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of demonstrated competence through related work and/or educational experience.

Postsecondary transcripts, indicating courses completed to date, must be submitted to ontariocolleges.ca at the time of application.

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.


 


Program Offerings

Program Details

Faculty:
Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies
Program Code:
PEMGD
Duration:
1 Year (PEMGD)
Designation:
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Campus:
Davis Campus
Start:
September