Emergency & Disaster Management Certificate

In moments of crisis, healthcare professionals often become beacons of hope, confidence, and leadership. The Emergency & Disaster Management Certificate at the University of Lynchburg empowers you with the advanced knowledge and specialized skills needed to transform uncertainty into action, enabling you to lead decisively when it matters most.

This dynamic program covers essential areas such as emergency medical response, disaster preparedness and management, and survival medicine in remote or challenging environments. Gain the expertise to manage critical medical emergencies, develop and implement strategic disaster response plans, and employ vital survival skills that can mean the difference between life and death when resources are scarce.

Upon completing the certificate, you can become a trusted leader equipped to inspire and guide others through even the most demanding situations. 

This certificate is available through the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) or Doctor of Executive Leadership (DEL) programs. It serves as an excellent introduction to these doctoral programs or can complement and expand your current or previous doctoral studies.

Instruction Method:

• • 100% Online and Asynchronous 

Prerequisite:

• • Prior completion of a master’s degree.