Emergency Preparedness for District of Columbia Healthcare Professionals
Tracking # 20-1378906
Course overview
This course provides required emergency preparedness training for District of Columbia health professionals, including nurses, CNAs, HHAs, and direct care staff. Learners review practical steps for recognizing risks, following emergency plans, communicating clearly, documenting actions, and supporting client safety during emergencies.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
3h
Emergency preparedness
Registered Nurse
3h
Emergency preparedness (RN)
Disclosure statements
Learner Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify common emergency risks that may affect clients, caregivers, health professionals, and care environments in the District of Columbia.
- Describe practical preparedness steps, communication actions, and safety responses during emergency situations.
- Apply scope-aware decision-making, reporting, and documentation practices that support client safety and emergency response compliance.