Resources

American Medical Association's Basic Disaster Life Support™ (BDLS®)
This course addresses the health care professional's role in public health and incident management systems, community mental health, and special needs of vulnerable populations.

Decontamination of Children Video – A 27-minute video that demonstrates how to safely decontaminate children who have been exposed to hazardous materials, including those related to a bioterrorist attack. (AHRQ)

Yale New Haven Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response This center offers comprehensive education and training, including assessments, planning activities, courses, drills, and exercises. Online courses are available, and workshops can be customized for each audience. Download the center's Small Victims, Big Challenges: Pediatric Triage, Treatment, and Recovery in Disasters fact sheet or visit the Web site for more information.