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An Introduction to Applying the Incident Command System (ICS) to Public Health

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Description:
This blended training course is part of a regional intervention designed to strengthen local health department (LHD) ability to effectively implement the Incident Command System (ICS) during public health emergencies. Tailored specifically for the public health workforce, the course "translates" ICS principles into public health language and real-world practice to enhance both individual understanding and organizational readiness. Participants will begin with a series of asynchronous online modules covering, brief, foundational topics such as hazards, response obligations, and core emergency functions. The training then culminates in two days of in-person, team-based instruction, featuring interactive activities and a scenario-based drill customized to reflect a disaster relevant to the participants’ local context.