EXOS 4625 - Risk Management and Communications
1027103
Language of Delivery
English
Delivery Options
Online - Bichronous
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Course Description
Effective Risk Management, including the ability to communicate risk with the community, is necessary for success in today's business world. Today risk management and communication are often a regulated activity. Learn what is required to implement an effective risk management system; including the tools, people and systems for identification of hazards, evaluating the associated risks, and if acceptable what needs to be done to manage those risks effectively. Human factor issues have been at the root of ~80% of incidents, therefore the course will also focus on these "human factor" issues.Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at entry-level and practicing health and safety coordinators, professionals, officers, technicians, supervisors, trainers, management, and administrators.Learner Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to: Define and describe key risk-related concepts and terms as they apply to the risk management process. Identify human elements of risk, including the interrelationship between risk management methods, processes, and models and an organization’s overall functions. Develop risk management tools and apply them to real-world contexts. Identify risk management tools and strategies that address issues of corporate culture and can be integrated into risk management planning and decision-making. Design a risk communications message with objectives and strategies appropriate for a safety audience. Evaluate and apply different communication models and processes, and their potential uses within risk communications and crisis communications. Define and describe key risk-related concepts and terms as they apply to the risk management process. Identify human elements of risk, including the interrelationship between risk management methods, processes, and models and an organization’s overall functions. Develop risk management tools and apply them to real-world contexts. Identify risk management tools and strategies that address issues of corporate culture and can be integrated into risk management planning and decision-making. Design a risk communications message with objectives and strategies appropriate for a safety audience. Evaluate and apply different communication models and processes, and their potential uses within risk communications and crisis communications.Notes
Offered fully online learning - asynchronous or synchronous format. This course is offered several times throughout the year; each specific offering is called a “course section.” When selecting the dates and the section you want to enrol in, look for the note that indicates the delivery format of that specific section—and make sure you have chosen a section that’s offered in your desired format (asynchronous or synchronous). The online components of this course are facilitated through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. There is a required textbook for this course.Recommendations
Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Occupational Health And Safety Certificate : Core Courses
- Occupational Health and Safety Professional Diploma : Core Courses
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