Disaster Nursing
The University of Rochester's School of Nursing offers the nation's first Masters degree program in "Leadership in Health Care Systems."
Professionals completing this course will be prepared to manage resources and systems required to meet the needs of victims who have been affected by a chemical, biological or radiological incident or emergency.
This program, in the fundamentals of Disaster Management, is offered to all healthcare professionals as well as others who might be required to respond in the event of a major public health emergency (e.g., teachers, administrators, social workers, EMTs, fire and police).
Leadership in Health Care Systems Masters degree program in Disaster Response & Emergency Preparedness, Click Here.- Part I: Disaster Response and Emergency Operations Management for a wide variety of situations including natural disasters, acts of terrorism and acts of war as experienced in a civilian population.
- Part II: Chemical, Biological and Radiological Emergencies, provides knowledge and principles needed to prepare for, manage and coordinate prompt and effective response to a wide variety of chemical (Hazardous Materials), biological (Bioterrorism), and radiological emergencies.