This self-paced online course covers basic information regarding the use and application of Mass Notification Systems (MNS). Emergency Communication Systems (ECS) are designed to provide communication capability in the event of any type of an emergency.

Students will learn to:

• Identify MNS as one aspect of Emergency Communication Systems (ECS)
• Explain the purpose of MNS
• Explain when MNS may be utilized
• Describe the tiers of MNS technical solutions
• Identify the most commonly used tiers of MNS technical solutions
• Describe the challenges associated with MNS
• Identify the general design criteria for MNS