The ADVANCEing FieldSafety Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is a three-week course that focuses on:
In Week 1, we will cover:
- Preparing for and evaluating hazards in the field, identifying differences between subjective and objective hazards, and perceived versus actual risks.
- Preparing for potential emergencies in the field, developing in-team communication plans, and developing plans to meet institutional requirements for emergency preparedness.
- Developing communication strategies, such as leadership roles and styles, decision-making styles, and briefing and debriefing tools.
In Week 2, we will cover:
- Developing field team norms agreement, which we refer to as a code of conduct throughout the course.
- Understanding and implementing strategies for bystander intervention.
- Navigating inclusive mentoring and developing skills to build better and more impactful mentor-mentee relationships, whether formalized or informal within the field team.
In Week 3, we will cover:
- Understanding how individuals with diverse identities (such as race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, accessibility/ableism, culture, and socioeconomics) and the intersection of these identities, can be impacted in field environments.
- Understanding the importance of cultural inclusivity and how to navigate cultural differences in field environments.
Already taken the MOOC and looking for more trainings and resources?
If you have already taken the MOOC and are looking to learn more about our Debriefing sessions, follow this link for more information.