Short Description A discussion of the capabilities, requirements, and considerations for determining appropriate decontamination methods and means for a hazardous materials response. Examines the types, methods, and application of decontamination; reviews responder decontamination procedures (emergency and technical); reviews patient decontamination procedures (self-care, mass, and technical); decontamination site selection considerations; and the evaluation of the effectiveness […]

Short Description Medical Surge Management – examines the process for medical management of the immediate response phase of a mass trauma event. Explores considerations and challenges of establishing triage and life-saving interventions at the scene, the transition of patients to healthcare facilities, and the prioritization and providing of emergency, life-saving treatment at a healthcare facility […]

Short Description Provides an examination of the importance of contact tracing in reducing the spread of an infectious disease in a population. Addresses the procedures and considerations for effectively conducting contact tracing and explores the public health actions taken as a result of contact tracing. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot […]

Short Description Federal, State, and Local Roles in Medical Emergency Response – explores the roles of local, state, and Federal governments and entities in supporting and enabling effective community-based response and recovery to a health or medical emergency. The instruction emphasizes the critical importance of multi-level coordination to optimize community health system response and recovery. […]

Short Description A discussion of characteristics and patient management considerations for pathogens of special concern based on transmissibility and mortality. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot my SID Number) Students must register and bring a copy of their SID number to class. Register Here September 4, 2020: 10:00 AM September 21, […]

Short Description Hospital Incident Command System – introduction to the National Incident Management System and the National Response Framework and explores the Hospital Incident Command System as a methodology for effectively applying the incident command system in a healthcare environment. The Hospital Incident Command System is discussed as it pertains to improving emergency management planning, […]

Short Description A discussion of characteristics and patient management considerations for pathogens of special concern based on transmissibility and mortality. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot my SID Number) Students must register and bring a copy of their SID number to class. Register Here September 4, 2020: 4:00 PM September 21, […]

Short Description V8 Healthcare Facility Preparedness – examines the requirements and considerations for preparing a community and associated healthcare facilities to capably respond to and recover from a health or medical emergency. The instruction explores topics such as effective coordination, communication, and establishment of a common operating picture; understandings and agreements with relevant private sector, […]

The Center for Domestic Preparedness now has Virtual Instructor-Led Training available. These online sessions are 1-2 hours long and require attendees to submit an on-line application. Submission for these sessions will close 2 days prior to the delivery to allow time for class management and for providing additional instructions to registered students. The session will […]