When disaster strikes, risk isn’t distributed equally. Those who are vulnerable before an emergency may become even more vulnerable during or after an emergency.
Developed by the University of Massachusetts Medical School and the Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group, Rescue-D is a virtual world where all levels of first responders can practice their response skills for people with disabilities to ensure they are prepared to treat everyone when disaster strikes.
The 4-hour, online simulation-based Rescue-D course features:
The “OARS” Action Steps:
Observe
Assess
Respond
Verify success
20 unique training and rescue mission modules that challenge first responders to observe, assess, respond and verify success based on the character’s functional and/or access needs
Knowledge checks with feedback throughout the course
A final quiz to gauge comprehension
Practitioners who successfully complete the Rescue-D Managing Patients With Disabilities (BLS/ALS Edition) course are eligible for4 hours of continuing education
