Advanced Disaster Medical Response Course

The Advanced Disaster Medical Response (ADMR) Course is an innovative, online course designed for all multidisciplinary disaster responders, whether domestic or international, and regardless of the cause of the disaster. The interactive format, based on real-life disasters, is flexible to meet individual responders' needs and reflects 2024 standards of disaster management. The course was developed in cooperation with the Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Surgery, International Trauma and Disaster Institute (ITDI). Twenty-eight subject medical experts with extensive experience in disaster response contributed to the content of the course.

The ADMR course is composed of 20 modules. All disaster responders should be familiar with the seven core modules which are currently available. The modules focus on the Principles of Disaster Medical Response and include:

Mass Casualty Incident Management
Incident Command System
Disaster Medical Triage
Evacuation
Blast Injuries
Crush Injuries
Psychological Response to Disaster

Three sets of optional modules, that are currently in development, include:

Emerging Threats in the Modern World
- Threat of Terrorism
- Chemical Agents
- Biological Agents
- Radioactive Agents
- Decontamination
Preparing for the Unexpected: Environmental Challenges
- Cold Injuries
- Heat Illnesses
- Altitude Illnesses
- Wound Care in Austere Environments
Unique Challenges in Disaster Medical Care for Providers
- Pediatric Care
- Burn Injuries
- Obstetrical Care
- Extremity Injuries

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be aware of the key principles of disaster preparedness and response and will be able to:

Recognize the emerging threats in today's world that challenge disaster providers.
Prepare for unexpected environmental challenges that complicate disaster care.
Identify the unique challenges in medical care that all multi-disciplinary providers will encounter in disasters, both as a result of the mass casualty incident as well as neglected diseases/injuries.

Target Audience: All current, future, and interested disaster responders and support groups