Course: First Responders in Emergencies and Rescue System in the Czech Republic

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Course title First Responders in Emergencies and Rescue System in the Czech Republic
Course code URT/EFRER
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course unspecified
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Kavan Štěpán, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Basics of emergency response in the Czech Republic. 2. First responders and basic characteristics of their activities. 3. Integrated rescue system as a pillar of emergency response. 4. Operations and information center - basics of communication during emergencies. 5. Rescue teams of the Czech Republic and deployment options within the EU and UN Civil Protection Mechanism. 6. Possibilities of involving non-governmental non-profit organizations in disasters - humanitarian aid, psychosocial cooperation.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Activating (simulations, games, drama), Individual preparation for exam
  • Preparation for classes - 30 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 5 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Basics of emergency response in the Czech Republic. First responders and basic characteristics of their activities. Integrated rescue system as a pillar of emergency response.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Systematic student observation, Seminar work

Oral exam, presentation on a chosen topic, active participation in lectures.
Recommended literature
  • SECURITY STRATEGYOF THE CZECH REPUBLIC 2023 (https://mzv.gov.cz/file/5161068/Security_Strategy_of_the_Czech_Republic_2023.pdf).
  • The Concept of Population Protection till 2020 with the outlook to 2030 (file:///C:/Users/stepa/Downloads/KOOB_2020-2030_-_Aj_2016.pdf).
  • The Law No. 239/2000 on Integrated Rescue System Act and amendments to certain acts (https://ec.europa.eu/echo/files/civil_protection/national_disaster_management_system/czech_republic/239_2000_irs_cz_act.pdf). 2.


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