Curriculum Recommendations for Disaster Health Professionals: The Pediatric Population

• 2013

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• Heather Johnson; Catherine Ling; Kelly Gulley

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The document provides curriculum recommendations for teaching health professionals about caring for children during disasters. It describes the importance of focusing on pediatric needs, as children are especially vulnerable in such situations. The curriculum is organized around disaster phases: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. It includes learning objectives and resources to help educators tailor their programs to meet learners' needs. The goal is to ensure that health professionals have the skills and knowledge needed to effectively care for children in emergencies while considering cultural competence and caregiver well-being.

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Hazard: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Curriculum; Disaster Planning; Education; Education, Continuing; Education, Medical, Continuing; Emergency Medicine; Health Personnel; Pediatrics; Public Health Practice; Disaster Medicine

Institutions: National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH)

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