The All Hazards Disaster Response (AHDR) course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to the many types of disaster scenarios emergency responders may encounter, including: natural disasters and infrastructure failings; fires and radiological events; pandemics; active shooter incidents, and other mass casualty events. AHDR educates participants on how to analyze potential threats in their area, assess available resources, and create a response plan that will save lives. Features of a medical response plan covered in the course include: Communicating effectively during disasters; Mutual aid and interoperability; Managing resources such as supplies, medications and equipment; Triage and transportation strategies and challenges; and, Patient tracking and evacuation. At the start of the course, participants will conduct a “hazards vulnerability analysis” to assess features of their environment, both natural and man-made, that pose risk along with assessing the needs of vulnerable populations, such as assisted-living residents or hospital patients that need special consideration during such an event. This course was developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT).

Continuing education units (CEUs)

• EMS: 4 — Preparatory
• EMS: 4 — Trauma

Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)

• 5 hours Interpersonal
• 3 hours Technical