Media Training in Hostile Environments including
the Psychological aspects
Genric’s 5-day Hostile Environments Training course (HEP).
The concept of merging the physical and psychological aspects of
journalist safety is a significant combination that is long overdue.
Genric’s Hostile Environments Training course is located
in Herefordshire and can be tailored to suit specific requirements.
Selected topics from the course include:
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The Operating Environment - climate, health and
safety issues |
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Safety in Urban and Rural environments |
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Personnel Safety and Security |
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Navigation - foot and vehicle. Mapping relevant
to the region |
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Medical including trauma, first aid and preventive
measures |
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Weapon Awareness including the effect of various
ballistics |
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Kidnap - understanding and knowledge of this relevant
subject |
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Prevention,
Preparation and Response |
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Communications Skills - liaison, interpreters
and the use of guides |
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Driving – procedures in town and cross-country |
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Planning in order to reduce the risk whilst still
achieving the objective |
The HEP course expands beyond the immediate war zone and also
covers:
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Urban Security: the physical safety aspects of: |
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- Hotel Security
- Street Safety
- Airport Safety
- Vehicle Security
- Office Safety
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Psychological Health & Safety Training and Service Provision |
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Proactive Critical Incident Counselling services to manage
the human consequences of: |
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- Postings to cities and hostile environments
- Major critical incidents affecting personnel and business
operations
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These services are integrated with those for physical health
and safety and include training in: |
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- Preparation
- Prevention
- Response |
The HEP course and the services offered are appropriate to all
media/journalist staff and None Government Organisations (NGO) across
countries and cultures.
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