The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) has opened registration for spring and
summer classes in its Emergency Management Diploma program.
This comprehensive distance-delivered program is designed to provide students with a
fundamental understanding of emergency management functions in a number of industries,
including the oil and gas, petrochemical, energy transmission, forestry, transportation, agriculture,
and public sectors. Graduates will have the necessary skills to address key areas of emergency
management – mitigation, planning, response, and recovery.
Courses are also available on an individual basis for those currently employed in the field and
wishing to upgrade their skills. Please contact EMtraining@nait.ca for more information on
prerequisites and advanced credit.
Study Anytime, Anywhere
NAIT’s Emergency Management Diploma Program is comprised of 30 courses and two
practicums. Apart from the practicums, all courses are delivered through the Internet via WebCT,
enabling a completely flexible training schedule for the student.
Learn from Seasoned Professionals
All of NAIT’s Emergency Management courses have been developed and are taught by some of
Canada’s most senior experts in the various disciplines that make up this diverse field. Their
broad depth of experience has been put into action to make this some of the best EM education
available in Canada.
Courses Available Spring and Summer 2008

Overview of Emergency Management - EMG100
Course starts April 7
*please note that this is the lead course and prerequisite for other courses

Managing the Emergency - EMG300
(Prerequisite EMG200)
Course starts April 7

Building and Maintaining Positive Community Relations - EMG302
(Prerequisite EMG103, EMG104 & EMG200)
Course starts April 7

Volunteer Management in Disaster Situations - EMG305
(Prerequisite EMG104)
Course starts April 7

Physical Security - EMG405
(Prerequisite EMG202)
Course starts April 7

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCLE2000) - EMG207
(Prerequisite: Must have completed 8 courses)
Course starts May 5

Emergency Management Perspective Series - EMG403
(Prerequisite EMG100)
Course starts May 5

Emergency Social Services (ESS) - EMG304
(Prerequisite EMG104 & EMG200)
Course starts May 5

Introduction to Land Use Planning: An Emergency Planner’s Tool - EMG307
(Prerequisite EMG306)
Course starts Jun 2

The Management of Crisis - EMG400
(Prerequisite EMG200, EMG205 & EMG300)
Course starts Jun 2

Incident Command System - EMG401
(Prerequisite EMG400)
Course starts Jun 2

Building an Emergency-Resilient Community - EMG402
(Prerequisite EMG200 & EMG302)
Course starts Jul 14
How to Register & More Information
Course descriptions and more information can be found at www.nait.ca/em. Students can register
online at www.nait.ca/em or register via telephone at 1-800-661-4077. If you have additional
questions, please feel free to call 780-378-5000 or email EMtraining@nait.ca