Emergency Organization and Intervention

Teaching Methodologies

The teaching methods based on theoretical explanation through oral presentation with the support of audiovisual means, theoretical-practical explanation using examples and real works using simulated exercises and methodologies.
Theoretical assessment (Frequency) – 60%
Theoretical-practical assessment (works and exercises in class) -40 %
Minimum grades of 9.5 in each of the matrices
Exam assessment according to academic regulations

Learning Results

The student must acquire knowledge of:
Legislation applicable to the field of knowledge
Equipment available for emergency operation
Tools for preparing emergency plans
The student must acquire skills to:
Identify the risks and possible events that could trigger an emergency for the building and users
Identify the type, risk category and present risks,
Elaborate or participate in the preparation of the emergency response for each type of establishment
The student must acquire competences to:
Lead the emergency organization teams
Respond in emergencies
Train and sensitize emergency teams and users.

Program

Characterization of emergency situations
Natural and technological hazards
Legal framework of the emergency organization
Entities and bodies responsible for organizing emergency and civil protection
Structuring emergency plans
Types of emergency plans
Criteria for dimensioning human resources and intervention teams
Location and dimensioning criteria for emergency routes and exits
Location and dimensioning criteria for fire-fighting, evacuation and first-aid equipment
Prevention and protection measures from serious and immediate danger
Individual protection equipment of intervention teams and respective characteristics
Intervention and relief
Preparation of emergency planning and internal emergency plans

Internship(s)

NAO

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