Crisis Preparedness and Prevention (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- analyse and co-create interprofessional plans for crisis preparedness
- analyse and co-create interprofessional plans for crisis prevention
- implement interprofessional crisis preparedness
- implement interprofessional crisis prevention
- evaluate interprofessional crisis preparedness
- evaluate interprofessional crisis prevention

Location and time

Face-to-face learning at Tikkurila campus, compulsory attendance

17.01.2025 13.00 - 16.30
13.02.2025 09.00 - 16.30
14.03.2025 09.00 - 16.30

See Pakki calendar for class location

Materials

National Institute of Building Sciences. Multihazard Mitigation Council. 2017. Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves: 2017 Interim Report. http://www.wbdg.org/files/pdfs/MS2_2017Interim%20Rep
Patton, M.Q. 2011. Developmental Evaluation. Applying Complexity Concepts to Enhance Innovation and Use. The Guilford Press. New York. London.
WHO, 2012. Assessment of health system crisis preparedness. http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/231693/Assessment-of-health-system-crisis-preparedness-Kyrgyzs Vasickova, Veronika. (2020). Crisis Management Process - A Literature Review and a Conceptual Integration. Acta Oeconomica Pragensia. 27. 61-77. 10.18267/j.aop.628.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341809953_Crisis_Management_Process_-_A_Literature_Review_and_a_Conceptual_Integration

Wolbers, Jeroen, Sanneke, Kuipers, and Boin, Arjen. “ A systematic review of 20 years of crisis and disaster research: Trends and progress.” Risks Hazards Crisis Public Policy. 2021; 12: 374– 392. https://doi.org/10.1002/rhc3.12234

Teaching methods

Learning within lectures, learning assignments, self-studies, workshops and an exam.
During Spring 2025 all learning activities will take place in Laurea Tikkurila campus

The study unit is completed partly independently following a schedule for returning assignments / by a given deadline.Self-direction is required. In addition to independent studying, the study unit includes scheduled teaching and required attendance on campus.

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilised.
NOTE: there will not be hybrid learning, no online participation possible.


If a student does not intend to participate in a study unit they have been admitted to, they must cancel
their enrolment with the teacher in charge of the implementation before the study unit begins so that
another student next in the queue can take their place.

Students must be present for the first contact teaching session, or they must notify the responsible
teacher of their absence to confirm they intend to participate in studies

Employer connections

- During the study unit students will develop their competence tackling challenges in crisis preparedness and prevention with work life experts.

Exam schedules

Please see Pakki calendar and Canvas for exact timing information and instructions.


Exam: 14.3.2025
Exam retake : 10.4.2025 (for those who did not pass/nor attended the first exam)

Completion alternatives

According to the degree regulations (2024), "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. ... At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence." Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

No partial credits will be given

Student workload

Total study hours: 135.
Lectures, workshops and exam 18 hrs.
Individual and group studying 117 hrs.

Content scheduling

After completing the course student is able to:
• analyze and co-create interprofessional plans for crisis preparedness and prevention
• implement interprofessional crisis preparedness and prevention
• evaluate interprofessional crisis preparedness and prevention

Content of the course:
• developmental evaluation approach in crisis preparedness and prevention
• phenomena threatening societal functions and security locally, nationally and regionally
• situational awareness analyses
• coordination of local, national, and regional crisis preparedness and prevention
• response activities and operating capacities of organizations protecting emergency health and social services
• risk assessment methods.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

The priority in enrollment is reserved for Global Health & Crisis Management students
Secondly students with advanced studies from other study lines and good English skills

NOTE! This is the first course of the Crisis-management series courses, in order to attend the next courses Crisis management and crisis leadership & communication, you should attend this course first.