FMED 125 Basic Disaster Life Support - Kansas City University of ...

Kansas City University of Medicine and BiosciencesCollege of Osteopathic MedicineDepartment of Family MedicineFMED 125Basic Disaster Life SupportCourse DescriptionThis course is designed to provide students with introductory training for disasters requiringmedical preparedness. This training complies with national guidelines to standardizeemergency response training nationally and to strengthen the nation’s public health system.This course is a prerequisite to the Advanced Disaster Life Support elective.0.5 semester credits Repeatable credit: noPrerequisites: noneClass size: 30Course BackgroundThe National Disaster Life Support (NDLS) training program was established in 2004. It isresponsible for the establishment and accreditation of national training centers and KCUMB isdesignated as one of these centers by the National Disaster Life Support Foundation and theAmerican Medical Association. The NDLS courses stress a comprehensive, all-hazardsapproach to help physicians and other health professionals deal with catastrophic emergenciesfrom terrorist acts as well as from explosions, fires, natural disasters (such as hurricanes andfloods), and infectious diseases.The recognition and management of the disaster scene and victims are reinforced through aunique approach called the D-I-S-A-S-T-E-R paradigm. This paradigm organized the students’preparation and response to disaster management. It emphasizes an all-hazards approach tomass casualty incident management and facilitates ongoing qualitative an quantitativeassessment of an incident.Course StructureThis is an 8 hour review of the all-hazards topics including natural and accidental manmade events, traumatic and explosive events, nuclear and radiological events,biological events, and chemical events. Also included is information on the health careprofessional’s role in the public health and incident management systems, communitymental health, and special needs of underserved and vulnerable populations.Competencies & ObjectivesThe KCUMB educational program has identified specific broad areas that students shoulddevelop during their training. These help ensure that the students are able to demonstrateand/or develop specific skills. These overarching competencies and objectives specificallyaddressed in the Advanced Disaster Life Support course are denoted in bold:1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of osteopathic philosophy and practice and osteopathicmanipulative treatment;Approved 120209

2. Demonstrate medical knowledge through one or more of the following: passing of coursetests, standardized tests of the NBOME, end of clerkship tests, research activities,presentations, and participation in directed reading g programs and/or journal clubs;and/or other evidence based medical activities;3. Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills with patients and other health careprofessionals;4. Demonstrate knowledge of professional, ethical, legal, practice management, and publichealth issues applicable to medical practice;5. Demonstrate the ability to effectively treat patients, provide medical care thatincorporates the osteopathic philosophy, patient empathy, awareness ofbehavioral issues, the incorporation of preventive medicine, and healthpromotion.6. Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate their methods of clinical practice, integrateevidence-based medicine into patient care, show an understanding of researchmethods, and improve patient care practices.7. Demonstrate an understanding of health care delivery systems, provide effective andqualitative patient care with the system, and practice cost-effective medicine.General Course ObjectivesPatient Care• Define D-I-S-A-S-T-E-R.• Define Id-me.• Describe the application of the assessment tools used in BDLS.• Understand the physicians integrated role in the broader disaster response systemCourse ScheduleThis is an 8 hour course. The following topics will be covered:Sample schedule (times may vary)0800-0815 Review of Disaster Paradigm0815-0845 MASS Triage0845-0900 Medical Decontamination0900-1010 Legal Issues of Disaster Response1010-1035 Media and Communications1035-1050 Break1050-1140 Healthcare Facilities and Community Disaster Planning1140-1200 Mass Fatality Management1200-1300 Working Lunch1300-1700 Small Group Interactive Sessions0800-0900 Introduction to Day’s Exercises0900-1030 Stations Rotation I1030-1200 Stations Rotation II1200-1300 Working Lunch1300-1430 Stations Rotation III1430-1600 Stations Rotation IV1600-1700 Course Evaluation and Wrap-upApproved 120209

EvaluationStudents are expected to be fully engaged in all aspects of the course that include smallgroup sessions and practicums. At the end of the course, there will be a written courseevaluation and review.Grade: This course experience is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.POLICIESACADEMIC DISHONESTYThe University holds its students to the highest standards of intellectual integrity. Therefore, theattempt of any student to pass any examination by improper means, present work which thestudent has not performed or aid and abet a student in any dishonest act may result indisciplinary action including immediate dismissal. Any student witnessing or observing aperceived violation of academic dishonesty is required to report it as outlined in the Guidelines.Students failing to report an observed violation may also receive disciplinary action.ATTENDANCE POLICIESIf a student is determined to demonstrate unprofessional behavior or wear unprofessional orinappropriate attire, he/she may be subject to disciplinary action per Kansas City University ofMedicine and Biosciences policy. Attendance of lectures and laboratories is based on theUniversity’s stated attendance policy. Refer to the Student handbook for more information.BLACKBOARD POLICIESThe URL for accessing the Blackboard is: http://kcumb.blackboard.com. Materials related tothis course (including: clarifications, assignments, supplemental materials and other items at thesection director’s discretion) are posted to this site. It is the student’s responsibility tocheck the site daily. Students should be aware that it is possible that a faculty member mayelect to post materials outside the normal Monday – Friday business hours. A faculty member’sdecision to participate in the forum is strictly voluntary and it should not be assumed that onefaculty member’s participation is the norm for all others.CONDUCTThe University expects all students to be responsible individuals who possess the higheststandards of integrity, honesty and personal conduct. These traits are prerequisites toindependent learning, professional development, the successful performance of academic andclinical assignments, and the conduct of one’s personal life. Accordingly, students are expectedto adhere to a standard of behavior consistent with the University’s high standards at all timesoff and on campus. Compliance with institutional rules and regulations, in addition to city, stateand federal laws, is expected.COPYRIGHT POLICYKCUMB must respect and observe the right and privileges of copyright holders, obey the UnitedStates Copyright Act and preserve the integrity of its internal network systems. All students mustsign the technology and software use policy. A copy of this policy may be obtained from theInformation and Technology Department.DRESS CODEAll students are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional appearance at alltimes. During years one and two and while on campus. During years one and two and while oncampus, COM students are required to wear scrubs or white coats with appropriate dress.Appropriate dress for all KCUMB students includes business slacks with open-collar shirt formen, and business slacks or skirt with professional shirt or sweater for women. Jeans, tanktops, low-cut shirts, short skirts, and hats are not permitted. Appropriate dress for clerkships willApproved 120209

e addressed during clerkship orientation. Student identification badges should either be wornor carried by students at all times. ID badges must be presented when requested by anymember of KCUMB administration, staff or faculty. (See handbook for details)PROCEDURESREQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN EXCUSED ABSENCEThere are no excused absences for this course. A student must attend the entire course forcredit and certification.KCUMB FACULTY CONTACT INFORMATIONGeorge Kolo, D.O. gkolo@kcumb.eduApproved 120209