Basic Disaster Life Support Courses (Feb 2009)

Last Updated: 16/10/2015

Basic Disaster Life Support™ (BDLS®) Course

jointly organized by

Center for Special Operations Training, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia

North District Hospital, Hong Kong

Society for Prehospital Advanced Resuscitation and Kiss of Life, Hong Kong


Developed by the American Medical Association and the National Disaster Life Support Educational Consortium, BDLS® is a comprehensive mass casualty medical management program targeted to multiple disciplines including emergency medical service (EMS) personnel, hazardous materials personnel, public health personnel, and health care providers. The goal of teaching multiple disciplines simultaneously is to develop a commonality of approach and language in the health care community, improving the care and coordination of response in disasters and public health emergencies. The BDLS® course is a review of the all-hazards topics including natural and accidental man made events, traumatic and explosive events, nuclear and radiological events, biological events, and chemical events. Also included is information on the health care professional’s role in the public health and incident management systems, community mental health, and special needs of underserved and vulnerable populations. The recognition and management of the disaster scene and victims are reinforced through a unique approach called the D-I-S-A-S-T-E-R paradigm, MASS triage system and Id-me triage categories.
Date:
Course 1 - Tuesday 10th February 2009

Course 2 - Thursday 12th February 2009
Course Length:
8 hours (9 am - 6 pm)
Venue:
Auditorium, 1/F, North District Hospital, Sheung Shui
Faculty:
Experienced faculty from the CSOT, AEMC, Philadelphia, Penn., USA
Teaching medium:
English
Target Audience:
Doctors, nurses, paramedics, allied health professionals, dentists, pharmacists, veterinarians, health profession students
Pre-requisites:
None
Certification:
Successful completion of the course requires attendance through the didactic lectures and a grade of at least 70% on the MCQ test. A certificate of successful completion will be jointly issued by the National Disaster Life Support Foundation and American Medical Association
Course fee:
HK$1,500 in credit of "SPARK of Life"
Registration & Enquiry:
Ms Rebecca Chan, 2683 7246
Course Information (pdf format)

Registration Form (pdf format)