Introduction to the Disaster Health Core Curriculum

• 2018

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This video provides an introduction to a curriculum that teaches important information about health and safety during disasters. The curriculum is designed to help people understand what to do in emergencies, how to stay safe, and how to care for others. It includes helpful resources like videos and online materials that make learning easier. The goal is to prepare everyone—especially healthcare workers—to respond quickly and effectively when disasters happen.

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Focus Areas: Infectious Disease; Mental Health; Natural Disasters; Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Curriculum; Disaster Planning; Education, Medical; Emergency Medical Services; Health Personnel; Public Health; Disaster Medicine

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

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