As disasters become more frequent and severe, the vulnerability of children during such events is increasingly clear. Pediatric healthcare providers, including residents, pediatricians, APPs, nurses, and other medical professionals, often lack specific training to address the unique challenges children face in disaster situations. This series of modules is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to ensure children receive high-quality care during times of crisis.
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Introduction to Disaster Medicine
This introductory course provides critical insights into preparing for and responding to pediatric disaster scenarios. Learn how to manage pediatric hospital search events and respond to clinic shutdowns due to weather disruptions. Through video scenarios and interactive knowledge checks, this module offers evidence-based strategies for improving pediatric emergency readiness in healthcare systems.
Target Audience: Pediatric residents, pediatricians, APPs, nurses, and all medical professionals involved in pediatric care.
Duration: 60 minutes
Key Takeaways:
- Best practices for disaster preparedness and family advocacy
- Practical tools for responding to pediatric-specific disaster events
Pediatric Behavioral Health in Disasters
Disasters take a significant toll on children’s mental health, often leading to post-traumatic stress and behavioral health problems. This case-based module provides strategies to recognize and address these issues, helping you support pediatric patients and their families throughout the disaster cycle.
Target Audience: Pediatric residents, pediatricians, APPs, nurses, and medical professionals in pediatric care.
Duration: 50 minutes
Key Takeaways:
Trauma, Triage, and EMS in Disasters
Mass casualty events require rapid decision-making and specialized knowledge. This module will guide you through the essentials of mass casualty triage, focusing on pediatric patients. It includes serious games and case-based scenarios to help you practice sorting pediatric patients into triage categories and review trauma care techniques like hemorrhage control.
Target Audience: Pediatric residents, pediatricians, APPs, nurses, and healthcare professionals who may be involved in mass casualty situations.
Duration: 50 minutes
Key Takeaways:
- Master pediatric-specific triage methods used in mass casualty scenarios
- Learn life-saving skills like tourniquet application
- Understand your role in hospital disaster plans and advocate for including children in disaster exercises