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FEMA Independent Study Courses

The Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) offers online courses through their Emergency Management Institute. The courses are self-paced, free and available to all members of the public. You will need to register for a FEMA Student Identification (SID) number in order to complete the online independent study courses. Below is a list of recommended Independent Study courses:

• IS-10.a Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness
• IS-36 Multi-hazard Planning for Childcare
• IS-906 Workplace Security Awareness
• IS-362.a Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools
• IS-360 Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents: A Guide for Schools, Higher Education, and Houses of Worship
• IS-907 Active Shooter: What you can do
• IS-5A An Introduction to Hazardous Materials (HazMat)

To see more FEMA Independent Study courses, view the course catalog.