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Standards and Standards and Certifications for Certifications for
Emergency Emergency ManagersManagers
International Association of Emergency Managers
Daryl Lee Spiewak, CEM, TEM, MEPDaryl Lee Spiewak, CEM, TEM, MEP2003-2004 Past President2003-2004 Past PresidentCEMCEM®® Commission Lead Trainer Commission Lead [email protected]@hot.rr.com
AgendaAgenda StandardsStandards Use of Standardized ProceduresUse of Standardized Procedures Why Certifications?Why Certifications? IAEM’s CertificationsIAEM’s Certifications
StandardsStandards Specific MeaningsSpecific Meanings PerformancePerformance Explicit CriteriaExplicit Criteria
Use of Standardized Use of Standardized ProceduresProcedures Mandatory ComplianceMandatory Compliance Voluntary ComplianceVoluntary Compliance Protect Health, Safety, and the Protect Health, Safety, and the
EnvironmentEnvironment Improve Efficiency and EconomyImprove Efficiency and Economy Establish and Maintain Business and Establish and Maintain Business and
the Economythe Economy Public-Private PartnershipsPublic-Private Partnerships
Risk ManagementRisk Management Business Continuity Business Continuity ManagementManagement
Emergency Management Emergency Management StandardsStandards
Disaster/Emergency Disaster/Emergency Management and Management and Business Continuity Business Continuity ProgramsPrograms
IAEM’s Principles of IAEM’s Principles of Emergency Emergency ManagementManagement
Emergency Management Emergency Management StandardsStandards
Why Certification?Why Certification? ManagersManagers
– Provides a Qualified WorkforceProvides a Qualified Workforce– Distinguishes a Motivated, Current, Distinguishes a Motivated, Current,
and Dedicated Individualand Dedicated Individual– Measures Individual CompetenceMeasures Individual Competence– Provides Superior Bargaining PowerProvides Superior Bargaining Power– Establishes Standards for Education Establishes Standards for Education
and Trainingand Training
Why Certification?Why Certification? IndividualsIndividuals
– TrustTrust– CredibilityCredibility– Proof of Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesProof of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities– Official “Stamp” of Approval - Official “Stamp” of Approval -
RecognitionRecognition– Career CommitmentCareer Commitment– Boosts Individual and Company’s ImageBoosts Individual and Company’s Image
Purpose of IAEM’s Purpose of IAEM’s Certification ProgramCertification Program Elevate the visibility of Elevate the visibility of
emergency managersemergency managers Encourage and mandate Encourage and mandate
continued professional continued professional development, education development, education and technical skillsand technical skills
Ensure minimal Ensure minimal Knowledge, Skills and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)Abilities (KSAs)
Foundations of a ProfessionFoundations of a Profession
EducationExperience Training
Four-Four-StepStep
ProcessProcess
IAEM’s Credential ProcessIAEM’s Credential Process
EducationExperience Training
EssayContributions Exam
IAEM’s Credential ProcessIAEM’s Credential Process
Four-Four-StepStep
ProcessProcess
IAEM’s CredentialsIAEM’s Credentials
Overview of Overview of RequirementsRequirements
Requirements AEM CEMTraining: 100 hrs. general mgt.; 100 hrs. emergency management (EM portion may be waived with recent EM college degree)
Management Essay: Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities; score 75% to passLetter References: 3 including current supervisor Exam: 100 questions; score 75% to passEmergency Management Experience: 3 years (may be reduced with EM 4-year degree) + participation in full-scale exercise, two functional exercises or actual disaster Education: Any 4-year degreeProfessional Contributions: Choose 6 of 15
IAEM – Latin AmericaIAEM – Latin America
Roberto MacchiavelloRoberto Macchiavello
PresidentPresident - IAEM – Latin - IAEM – Latin AmericaAmerica
CEO - General Manager CEO - General Manager - AGEMER S.A - AGEMER S.A
CEOCEO - ALIGE S.A - ALIGE S.A
IAEM – Latin AmericaIAEM – Latin America Five LevelsFive Levels
– Level 1 – BasicLevel 1 – Basic– Level 2 – IntermediateLevel 2 – Intermediate– Level 3 – AdvancedLevel 3 – Advanced– Level 4 – LeaderLevel 4 – Leader– Level 5 – ExecutiveLevel 5 – Executive
Overview of Overview of RequirementsRequirements ExperienceExperience Exercise or Actual DisasterExercise or Actual Disaster TrainingTraining Essay or ReportEssay or Report Contributions to the ProfessionContributions to the Profession ExaminationExamination
Overview of Overview of RequirementsRequirements
Requirements AEM CEM Latin Am.
Training:
Management Essay or Report
Letter References
Examination
Emergency Management Experience + Exercise
Education
Professional Contributions
Further InformationFurther Information
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