This course is the first of a three-part series designed to establish an entry level exposure and understanding to natural and man-made disasters/hazards.  In addition the student of Homeland Security in this and follow on lesson plans will build a vocabulary of terms used in the Field of Homeland Security and Disaster Preparedness.

WARNING: Dealing with crisis situations is a serious and mature subject matter. 

Any course describing the methods and effects of a natural, manmade disaster or terrorist attack will include descriptions or depictions of events that can prove shocking or disturbing.

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CHS-I is approved for G.I. Bill Benefits

CHS Level I has been approved under Section 3689 for test fee reimbursement with GI Bill funds for eligible examinees.

The Department of Veterans Affairs will inform you of the procedure to access the information once it is entered into the system.

General information on the G.I. Bill and the links to the reimbursement forms can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.

This is the second of a three-part series designed to establish an understanding of natural (accidental) or man-made (can be intentional), as well as expand the students vocabulary and understanding of  terminology that will be used throughout your professional involvement in Homeland Security and Disaster Preparedness. In Level I we covered natural disasters, an introduction to basic emergency preparedness and identified some Man-Made disasters.

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CHS-II is approved for G.I. Bill Benefits

CHS Level II has been approved under Section 3689 for test fee reimbursement with GI Bill funds for eligible examinees.

The Department of Veterans Affairs will inform you of the procedure to access the information once it is entered into the system.

General information on the G.I. Bill and the links to the reimbursement forms can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.

This course is the third of a three-part series designed to establish a fundamental understanding of Natural and Man-Made (Human induced/caused) disasters, as well as your understanding of commonly used terminology used in emergency response efforts.

In Level I we looked at Natural disasters where they routinely happen, how they cause injury, and what you can do to avoid or minimize that harm.  In Level II we received a short introduction to Weapons of Mass Destruction, Terrorism and the likely weapons that will be used in a future attack.

Now that you have advanced to the Level III course we will combine some elements of I & II and progress into larger scale response coordination as an emergency responder and bring you into coordinated action with local, state, federal and even multi-jurisdictional response efforts. You will become familiar with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the National Response Framework (NRF), and the manner in which all events are controlled using the Incident Command System (ICS) established by the Fire Service and now standard practice for emergency services to provide structure for a uniform response effort across any type of event.

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CHS-III is approved for G.I. Bill Benefits

CHS Level III has been approved under Section 3689 for test fee reimbursement with GI Bill funds for eligible examinees.

The Department of Veterans Affairs will inform you of the procedure to access the information once it is entered into the system.

General information on the G.I. Bill and the links to the reimbursement forms can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.

CHS Level IV (CHS-IV) is a senior level of certification in Homeland Security.  It is restricted to those who have already been certified at CHS Level III and who have successfully completed an in-depth review course and exam on Incident Awareness, Response and Terrorism taught by prominent CHS-approved instructors.

Applicants must complete two prerequisite courses listed below offered by FEMA free of charge for eligibility to take the CHS Level IV course and exam.

FEMA IS-700.A NIMS An Introduction
FEMA IS-800.B NRF An Introduction

Certificates of completion for these two courses must be faxed to ABCHS at 417-881-4702.

The course and exam for CHS Level IV may be completed at a CHS conference, or online.

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CHS-IV is approved for G.I. Bill Benefits

CHS Level IV has been approved under Section 3689 for test fee reimbursement with GI Bill funds for eligible examinees.

The Department of Veterans Affairs will inform you of the procedure to access the information once it is entered into the system.

General information on the G.I. Bill and the links to the reimbursement forms can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.

CHS Level V (CHS-V) is the premier level of certification in Homeland Security.  It is restricted to those who have already been certified at CHS Level IV and who have successfully completed an in-depth review course and exam on CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosives) Preparedness taught by prominent CHS-approved instructors.

The course and exam for CHS Level V may be completed at a CHS conference.

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CHS-V is approved for G.I. Bill Benefits

CHS Level V has been approved under Section 3689 for test fee reimbursement with GI Bill funds for eligible examinees.

The Department of Veterans Affairs will inform you of the procedure to access the information once it is entered into the system.

General information on the G.I. Bill and the links to the reimbursement forms can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.