Topic:
Mass Care & Mass Fatality
Format:
Online Course
Time:
30 minutes
Level:
Introductory
University:
University of Minnesota
PERLC:
Simulations, Exercises and Effective Education PERLC
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Description:
This is one of nine awareness-level online modules, developed by the University of Minnesota in the UM PHET series, that cover critical topics related to emergency preparedness. The Mass Fatalities module defines mass fatalities incidents, describes the operational sites and roles involved in responses to these types of disasters, and identifies key issues related to planning and implementing response efforts.
Learning Objectives:
- Define a mass fatalities incident
- Describe the five operational sites of a mass fatalities response
- Explain the role of the Medical Examiner in a mass fatalities incident
- Identify strategic planning issues in developing a mass fatalities incident response plan
PHEP Capabilities:
Fatality Management