Basic Details
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MGT-439 Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness
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MGT-439)
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Description
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This course addresses pediatric emergency planning and medical response considerations, needs identified in a 2010 report by the National Commission on Children and Disasters. Based on the needs assessment, a training gap exists for emergency responders, first receivers, and emergency management personnel reducing their effectiveness in responding to pediatric patients and their unique needs/considerations. The course addresses pediatric emergency planning and medical response considerations through a combination of lectures, small group exercises, and a table-top exercise.
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PreRequisite
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None. However, familiarity with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS) via completion of study courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 (or equivalents) is recommended
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Target Audience
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This course prepares students to effectively, appropriately, and safely plan for and respond to a disaster incident involving children, addressing the specific needs of pediatric patients in the event of a community based-incident Pediatric specific planning considerations include mass sheltering, pediatric-triage, reunification planning and pediatric decontamination considerations This is not a hands-on technical course, but instead a management resource course for stakeholders like:
*pediatric physicians,
*emergency managers,
*emergency planners, and
*members of public emergency departments like EMS, Fire, Police, Public Health, and Hospitals in field of disaster response and preparedness work
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Additional Information
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Time: 8:30am-4:30pm
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Location
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NOVA SE University, Terry Building
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Address
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3200 South University Suite Davie 33328 Broward Region 7
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Date
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Monday, Feb 15, 2016 - Tuesday, Feb 16, 2016
2/15/2016 12:00:00 AM
2/16/2016 12:00:00 AM
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Point of Contact
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Jackie McCullough
404-960-9024
Vqp8@cdc.gov
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More Info URL
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Event Calendar
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Event Status
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Completed
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