The study course is implemented by the University of Latvia, study course developer is Kristīne Juhņeviča.
The study course examines the role of the civil protection system in Latvia (also its framework in the EU and NATO), the organization and management structure, and main tasks of the system’s subjects. The study course explores the disaster management principles and planning aspects, analyses the legal and practical measures of cooperation among state, local government, and other stakeholders during disaster situations, opportunities of involvement of resources. The study course gives an insight into possible daily dangerous situations and threats. Considers and provides safe behaviour principles and actions during such situations. The study course describes the role, aim, and task of early warning and notification systems. The study course ensures that students are familiar and aware of the role of media (social networks) and its impact on information dissemination during emergency situations and disasters. Study course ensures that students obtain general knowledge on disaster medical system and the role of first aid. The study course is developed in accordance with the Latvian national legislation prescribed for minimum requirements for the content of civil protection studies.
Full study course here: https://www.lu.lv/studijas/studiju-celvedis/programmu-un-kursu-katalogi/kursu-katalogs/?tx_lustudycatalogue_pi1[action]=detail&tx_lustudycatalogue_pi1[controller]=Course&tx_lustudycatalogue_pi1[course]=Ķīmi1059.