[MarinTeams] Disaster First Aid Training

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Only a couple of seats remain for this valuable program (details below).  If
you are a CERT graduate and would like to attend the training, send an email
indicating your interest to Loretta Rogers directly at
lrogers at marincounty.org<mailto:lrogers at marincounty.org>.  

 

MMRC is looking for active CERT's who can help in cross training between the
CERT and MMRC programs.  If you would like more information, please contact
Loretta and indicate your interest.

 

Separately, Kirk Dominic, OEC Manager, San Rafael, is conducting a CERT
training program, starting Thursday, September 12.  If you would like to
attend a refresher (there is a lot of new information), or know someone who
is interested in CERT, please spread the word.  More information and
registration can be found at http://www.marincountycert.org

 

Sincerely,

Bill

 

From: Rogers, Loretta [mailto:LRogers at marincounty.org] 
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 9:18 AM
To: Rogers, Loretta
Subject: Disaster First Aid Training

 

 

Unique Training Opportunity! 

What:  Disaster First Aid Training

When:  Saturday September 7, 2013, 0900 - 1700.

Where:  Novato Community Hospital, Wilkes Training Room, 180 Rowland Way,
Novato, Ca.

Cost:  Free

Space:  Limited

RSVP:  Loretta Rogers;  <mailto:lrogers at marincounty.org>
lrogers at marincounty.org by August 29, 2013.


Disaster First Aid Training Syllabus


Overview


Disaster First Aid Training is an eight-hour course focusing on assessment,
trauma, environmental illnesses, and triage with the understanding that
limited resources and extended patient contact time exist and access to
normal 911 services will be delayed.  The successful completion of this
course provides a certificate of completion in Disaster First Aid Training.

Outcomes

Students will gain an understanding of and practice how to conduct an
accurate patient assessment including recognition and basic treatment of
significant life threats. Students will learn recognition of specific
illnesses and injuries and appropriate field treatment as listed below.
Additionally, students will learn to distinguish mild/moderate injury and
illness versus severe. Students will discuss importance of independent
decision-making and ability to accurately convey patient status via radio
report. Students will learn through lecture, demonstration, and scenario
practice of skills.

Topics Covered and Desired Outcomes of Skills

Patient Assessment:

.         Scene safety 

.         Recognition and treatment of immediate life threats (ABCDE)

.         Assessment for secondary injuries, vital organ function, and
patient history

Shock:

.         Basic understanding of physiology of shock and common causes

.         Recognition and field treatment of shock

Burns:

.         Definition burns classifications

.         Recognition and field treatment of burns

 

Musculoskeletal injuries and splinting:

.         Assessment of musculoskeletal injuries

.         Principles of splinting and immobilization

.         Recognition of open and angulated fractures

 

Hypothermia:

.         Differentiation between mild/moderate hypothermia

.         Field treatment principles

Head Injuries:

.         Basic physiology of head trauma

.         Recognition of mild versus severe signs and symptoms

.         Field treatment principles

 

Chest/Respiratory Injuries:

.         Basic physiology of chest injuries

.         Recognition/Treatment of simple rib fracture versus more
significant chest injury

.         Recognition/Treatment of respiratory illnesses (asthma/pulmonary
embolism/hyperventilation)

Spine Injuries:

.         Mechanisms of spinal injuries

.         Recognition of signs and symptoms

.         Field treatment/accepted lifting and moving principles

Would Cleaning/Infection:

.         Recognition/Treatment of multiple types of soft tissue injuries

.         Signs and symptoms of mild to severe infection

.         Treatment for infection

Water Disinfection:

.         Demonstration and discussion of water disinfection options

.         Pros/Cons of water disinfection methods.

Triage/multiple casualty scenario:

.         Practical scenario with multiple injuries and patients

.         Discussion and implementation of basic incident command structure

Evacuation/Decision Making:

.         Ability to recognize severity of injuries that require outside
assistance

.         Ability to concisely convey patient status and rescuer needs via
radio transmission

Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course type. Students will be required
to participate in skill building and scenario activities, but if students
are limited due to physical injury or disability observation is acceptable.

 


Evaluation/Certification


There is no written or practical test for the DFAT course. A certification
of completion with a suggested two-year renewal is provided for students.
Certification will not be granted to students missing more than 10% of the
course.

Materials:

Students should bring clothes to be comfortable in all weather conditions,
as we will have the opportunity to go outside to practice skills.  Students
will be outside regardless of weather conditions.

 

Students can bring normal household materials to practice splint building
(cardboard/jackets/sweatshirts). 

 

Students should bring writing utensil and notebook. Handouts will be
provided.

 

All other materials will be provided.

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