Description
Objectives Explore the increasing prevalence of MCIs due to natural and manmade disasters and their impact on emergency response systems. Master the principles of effective triage, including prioritizing patients based on severity, available resources, and situational constraints. Gain knowledge of immediate and advanced care techniques for managing traumatic injuries in mass casualty events. Recognize potential challenges and errors in triage, communication, and logistics during MCIs. Learn proactive approaches to improve preparedness, mitigate risks, and enhance outcomes in disaster scenarios. Lecturer: Verónica Aquilino, MD Course Completion Requirements: Credits Offered: This course is approved for 2.0 CE/CME credit. Posttest: Participants must complete a posttest to assess their understanding of the material. Course Evaluation: A course evaluation is required to provide feedback on the lecture. Additional Requirements for EMS Providers: Once you earn your course certificate, please scan the QR code to upload this course using the CAPCE app Additional Requirement for Non-EMS Providers: Non-EMS providers must submit a brief written reflection on the course content and its applicability to their practice (link will be provided upon successful course completion). This experience is also powered by CMEfy - discover unlimited opportunities to capture reflections at the point of inspiration, point of care to unlock continuing education credits via ReflectCE - an accredited activity portal designed for busy Dentists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Physician Associates, Physicians and other members of the healthcare team.