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C.O.R.E. Institute Resource Guide
Online Emergency Preparedness & Response Training for Healthcare Professionals
The Collaborative Operations for Regional Emergencies (C.O.R.E.) Institute is committed to strengthening the readiness and resilience of healthcare professionals, emergency coordinators, and public health partners. Below is a curated selection of trusted online training programs that equip healthcare teams with the knowledge and confidence to prepare for, respond to, and recover from critical incidents.
Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) – Online Courses
Audience: Healthcare providers, emergency management professionals, coalition leaders
Overview: The CDP offers a suite of self-paced, federally recognized courses covering emergency planning, preparedness, and response operations. Participants gain insight into incident command, mass casualty management, and healthcare surge capacity.
Ideal For: Foundational training across healthcare systems and facilities seeking to align with DHS/FEMA standards.
CDP – Framework for Healthcare Emergency Management (FRAME, AWR-900)
Audience: Healthcare administrators and emergency management personnel
Overview: This in-depth program explores the design and implementation of healthcare emergency management frameworks. The course covers continuity of operations, resource allocation, and hazard vulnerability analysis.
Ideal For: Professionals tasked with developing or refining emergency operations plans.
Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI) – Preparedness Certificate Program
Audience: Public health and healthcare professionals
Overview: A free, self-paced online certificate program focusing on epidemiology, infectious disease response, surveillance systems, and cross-sector coordination.
Ideal For: Clinicians, nurses, and administrators expanding their public health preparedness knowledge.
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) – Emergency Preparedness Certificate
Audience: Healthcare executives, administrators, and clinic leaders
Overview: This online credentialing course equips leaders with tools to evaluate risks, maintain business continuity, and safeguard patients and staff during emergencies. Continuing education (CE) credits and a digital badge are awarded upon completion.
Ideal For: Healthcare executives developing organizational preparedness and continuity plans.
American Red Cross – Disaster Health & Emergency Preparedness Training
Audience: Health professionals, nursing students, and ancillary staff
Overview: The Red Cross provides accessible web-based courses and simulations on disaster health services, mass care, and personal preparedness.
Ideal For: Frontline healthcare workers and support teams seeking flexible, awareness-level training.
Disaster Medicine Institute (DMI) – Online Disaster Medicine Education
Audience: Physicians, nurses, and emergency response professionals
Overview: DMI’s online courses focus on disaster medicine principles, mass casualty triage, and emergency medical coordination. Many modules offer CE credit.
Ideal For: Clinicians pursuing specialized professional development in disaster response medicine.
National Disaster Life Support Foundation (NDLSF) – Certified Healthcare Emergency Coordinator (CHEC)
Audience: Hospital emergency coordinators and healthcare emergency managers
Overview: The CHEC certification program builds leadership, policy development, and coordination skills within healthcare facilities.
Ideal For: Professionals overseeing compliance and leadership within emergency management programs.
Health & Human Services (HHS) / CHEMM – Training & Education Portal
Audience: First receivers, hazardous-materials response staff, and healthcare professionals
Overview: Comprehensive catalog of online and classroom programs addressing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRNE) response protocols.
Ideal For: Facilities requiring training for high-hazard environments or chemical incident preparedness.
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) – Community Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare
Audience: Healthcare providers, public health staff, and emergency planners
Overview: TEEX offers DHS-approved courses that address community and healthcare-specific disaster response. Topics include pediatric surge, CBRNE incidents, and continuity planning.
Ideal For: Regional healthcare systems or coalitions strengthening community-based response networks.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – Training & Education Catalog
Audience: All emergency management, healthcare, and public safety professionals
Overview: The FEMA training portal houses the national directory of preparedness and response courses, including healthcare-specific modules and credentialing pathways.
Ideal For: Agencies seeking alignment with national preparedness standards and NIMS compliance.
Choosing the Right Program When selecting a training course, consider:
  • Your Role: Clinical, administrative, or emergency management
  • Depth & Time Commitment: Awareness vs. Certification Level
  • CE Credits: Many programs offer accredited continuing education
  • Cost: Several programs are free or grant-supported
  • Scalability: Programs suitable for individuals or organization-wide rollout
C.O.R.E. Institute Commitment: As part of our mission to strengthen regional preparedness, the C.O.R.E. Institute actively collaborates with healthcare networks, schools, public safety, and emergency management agencies to identify high-impact training opportunities. For assistance integrating these programs into your organization’s readiness plan, please contact: