Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-FSEP

Hours: 2

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Discuss the importance of writing a comprehensive fire safety and emergency preparedness plan.
Name and describe the five basic fire safety practices necessary in a facility.
Explain the meaning of the acronym R.A.C.E.
Name the different classes of fires and the type of fire extinguishers to be used on each.
Explain how to property use a fire extinguisher and describe P.A.S.S.
Discuss what every staff member should know, including 10 basic fire tips.
Describe the unique differences which administrators must consider when writing an emergency management plan for his/her community.
Explain components of an emergency management and fire safety plan including the details to include when developing and considerations for implementing both plans.

Instructor: Mel Llapitan, MBA, MPM

Mel Llapitan is a RCFE Administrator in California with a 17+ year record of successful launching, directing and managing of assisted living communities by performing management functions such as planning, scheduling, organizing, and tracking processes in both operational and financial responsibilities.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administration; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.