Curriculum Recommendations for Disaster Health Professionals: The Pediatric Population

• 2013

  Log in to bookmark this resource.

  Log in
• Heather Johnson; Catherine Ling; Kelly Gulley

---

Access Resources

• Job AidEN
• Ask aRCie About This Resource

About

This document provides curriculum recommendations for teaching health professionals about caring for children during disasters. It describes the importance of focusing on pediatric needs, as children are especially vulnerable in such situations. The curriculum is organized around disaster phases: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. It includes learning objectives and resources to help educators tailor their programs to meet learners' needs. The goal is to ensure that health professionals have the skills and knowledge needed to effectively care for children in emergencies while considering cultural competence and caregiver well-being.

---

Tags

Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Curriculum; Disaster Planning; Education; Education, Continuing; Education, Medical, Continuing; Emergency Medicine; Health Personnel; Pediatrics; Public Health Practice; Disaster Medicine

Institutions: National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH)

---

More like this

Protecting Children's Health During and After Natural Disasters: Wildfires & Volcanic Ash 2023 · U.S. Environmental Protection Agency California Patient Movement Plan 2018 · California Department of Public Health, California Emergency Medical Services Authority Stop the Bleed - National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health 2017 · National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH)

---

The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

---