A five Part Module on pediatric disaster planning and preparedness presented by EMSC
In addition, this course offers a post-assessment to measure progress towards achieving the stated objectives, as well as a resource list. Intended Audience: Emergency management officials, EMS responders, hospital personnel, and school management personnel will find this course very beneficial. However, anyone who has an interest in pediatric disaster preparedness is encouraged to take this course. Anticipated Time Frame: The participant should complete this course in 60 minutes.
Purpose: This course is designed to provide the participant with the information necessary to make informed decisions about preparing for and responding to a natural and/or man-made disaster involving children. The course is divided into five modules:
Module 1: Why Disaster Planning for Children Is Needed
Module 2: Accessing Community Risk for Disasters Involving Children
Module 3: Preparing the Community for Disasters Involving Children
Module 4: Responding to Disasters Involving Children (Assessment/Triage)
Module 5: Responding to Disasters Involving Children (Resuscitation/Treatment)
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Acknowledgements:
The NRC would like to thank Lou Romig, MD, of Miami Children’s Hospital for providing much of the clinical content for this course. Utilizing federal EMSC funds, Dr. Romig worked with staff members of the Florida EMSC program to develop the material into The K.I.D. (Kids In Disasters) Kit. The K.I.D. Kit is available for order in DVD format through the NRC website at www.childrensnational.org/emsc . Dr. Romig's materials on pediatric and family disaster planning and response, including JumpSTART Triage, are available for free at www.jumpstarttriage.com. In addition, the NRC would like to recognize Jim Broselow, Charlie Belvin, Art Carlson, Melia Jenkins, Patricia Kenyon, Bob Luten, the Florida EMSC Advisory Committee, and Ron Sachs Communications for their support and contributions to the K.I.D. Kit
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