Course Curriculum

Chapter Overview

    1. How to use this course

    2. Meet Your Instructor

    3. Textbook: Ciottone's Disaster Medicine 3rd Edition

    4. Course Overview

    1. Introduction to Disaster Medicine

    2. Introduction to Disaster Medicine Lesson Quiz

    3. Disaster Planning Hazard Vulnerability

    4. Disaster Planning Hazard Vulnerability Lesson Quiz

    1. Community Based Disaster Resiliency - Better The Planning Than The Plan

    2. Community Based Disaster Resiliency - Better The Planning Than The Plan Lesson Quiz

    3. Hospital Emergency Preparedness and Response

    4. Hospital Emergency Preparedness and Response Lesson Quiz

    5. National Disaster Medical System - DMAT Teams

    6. National Disaster Medical System - DMAT Teams Lesson Quiz

    1. Crisis Leadership and the COVID - 19 Pandemic

    2. Crisis Leadership and the COVID - 19 Pandemic Lesson Quiz

    3. Pandemics – Detection, Containment, and Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions

    4. Pandemics – Detection, Containment, and Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions Lesson Quiz

    5. Personal Protective Equipment

    6. Personal Protective Equipment Lesson Quiz

    7. Scene Safety and Disaster Response

    8. Scene Safety and Disaster Response Lesson Quiz

    9. HAZMAT Events – Containment, Quarantine, Decontamination

    10. HAZMAT Events – Containment, Quarantine, Decontamination Lesson Quiz

    11. Principles of Disaster Triage

    12. Principles of Disaster Triage Lesson Quiz

    13. Blasts and Bombings

    14. Blasts and Bombings Lesson Quiz

    15. Disaster Field Operations

    16. Disaster Field Operations Lesson Quiz

    17. Building Surge Capacity

    18. Building Surge Capacity Lesson Quiz

    19. Tabletop Drills

    20. Tabletop Drills Lesson Quiz

    1. Fundamentals of Disaster Medicine - CAPCE Course Completion Documents for EMS Personnel

About this course

  • When we first set out to create this program, we focused on breaking down complex disaster medical interventions into manageable, learner-friendly modules. Each lesson has been meticulously crafted, considering the unique challenges that arise during disasters. The course is tailored for those just stepping into this critical field, with an emphasis on practical skills, current best practices, and real-life scenarios. We've put a lot of thought into organizing the content in a way that builds your knowledge step by step, so you'll feel confident in your ability to make a real difference in emergency situations. You'll find this course to be an invaluable resource, offering you structured guidance and support as you embark on your journey to becoming proficient in providing timely medical care in the face of disasters.

The World of Disaster Medicine

Ready to dive into an action-packed journey where you learn to save lives amidst chaos? Our course is all about equipping you with the robust skills needed to provide urgent medical care during disaster situations like explosions, earthquakes, hurricanes, terrorist attacks – the real tough stuff. You'll grow to understand the principles of disaster medicine, from initial assessment to triage, emergency response coordination, and the intricate process of rapid decision-making. This is knowing how to respond in disasters, when needs outweigh resources. Think you've got what it takes to make a difference when it matters most? By joining this class, you'll be better prepared and ready to step up when disaster strikes. We dig into the psychological impact on affected populations, including the responders providing aid, to ensure you're mentally prepped for the intensity of the job. After completing this course, you can confidently step into any emergency scenario with the know-how to take control, integrate into the response, and deploy life-saving strategies that can make all the difference. Whether you're planning a career in disaster response or just want to be the person who can hold the line when nature or humanity throws a curveball, this knowledge is invaluable.

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