Dec 26, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Healthcare Emergency Planning and Disaster Response Certificate


Program Coordinator: Michelle Taylor Skipper (3166-C Health Sciences Building; 252-744-6444; skipperm@ecu.edu)

The Healthcare Emergency Planning and Disaster Response Certificate prepares healthcare professionals for interprofessional leadership during local, state, national, and international healthcare emergencies or natural disasters. Courses are focused on the prevention and mitigation of adverse health outcomes, particularly with vulnerable populations. The certificate requires 12 semester hours.

Admission Requirements


  • A bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program
  • A current, nonrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in North Carolina