DMI’s course catalog includes foundational courses, designed to suit both novices and seasoned professionals.
We advocate for the development of a training ladder, with all responders at all levels receiving the Fundamentals of Disaster Medicine course, a 15-hour program designed to teach Disaster Medicine principles to responders, regardless of training level. This course satisfies the IBODM certification prerequisite training for prehospital providers, with more advanced courses designed for nurses, mid-level providers, and physicians.
$250
A 15-hour prerequisite course that covers essential principles in disaster medicine, including community and hospital-based disaster preparedness, hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA), and integrated response strategies. This course is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) for 15 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs).
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This course delves into the principles of Command and Control during a disaster, including the Incident Command System (ICS) and interoperability, along with advanced Crisis Leadership skills and team building.
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This course takes a deeper dive into scene management of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incidents, including personal protective equipment (PPE), scene safety and decontamination procedures, along with the healthcare response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) events, including chemical weapons attacks, bioterrorism, and dirty bombs.
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A course that examines the approach to mass casualty incidents (MCI) from advanced prehospital management to the EMS-hospital interface and hospital-based operations.
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Terrorist attacks exploit the dangerous triad of intent, violence, and impact on health. This Counter-Terrorism Medicine (CTM) course provides education on scene safety, target-hardening, and healthcare response strategies to these highly sophisticated, asymmetric events that may include multi-modalities not commonly seen and primary attacks on healthcare.
Expert-led presentations that break down complex topics.
Examples from actual disaster events to enhance understanding and relatability.
Interactive knowledge checks and comprehension assessments
Upon course completion, students earn a certificate from the Disaster Medicine Institute. The Fundamentals of Disaster Medicine course also serves as a preparation pathway for the International Board of Disaster Medicine (IBODM) certification exam, supporting learners’ goals for professional certification in Disaster Medicine. Upon completion of the Fundamentals of Disaster Medicine course, paramedic students can earn 15 CEHs.
