EM157 — Public Information
EM 157 - Public Information EM 157 - Public Information 2 Credits This course will prepare students to support emergency management public information operations, including integration with a Joint Information System, use of a Joint Information Center, coordination with on-scene public information officers, use of alert and warning systems, emergency and routine information distribution (including media and social media), and ensuring appropriate messaging for the whole community. Course Note This course is part of the EM program. It is shared with and taught by Pierce College Fees Quarters Typically all Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Those wishing to enter into or advance in the Emergency Management Field in both the private and public sectors. This course will also , those wishing to work in the marketing or Public Information Officer field. Active Date 20260408T14:55:50 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Lecture 22 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Introduction to Public Information Characteristics/responsibilities of a Public Information Officer Ethics, Legal Issues and Policies The Media Gathering and disseminating Information The Joint Information Center and the Joint Information System Reaching the Whole Community Student Learning