Human Factors in Hazardous Environments
A specialised 5-day course combining theoretical foundations and practical application to enhance decision-making and risk management in hazardous environments.
NAEMT All-Hazards Disaster Response (AHDR)
Course length
8 hours (1 day)
Instructor
1:6
Period of validity
4 years
Certification
A certificate of completion, NAEMT AHDR provider card valid for 4 years, and 8 hours of CAPCE-accredited continuing education. CAPCE is a USA-based EMS education standard recognised internationally, though not required for UK practice.
Venue
Delivered at any Outreach Rescue training facility or pre-approved external locations with facilities for scenario-based learning.
Medic Skills
NREMT recognition does not grant authority to practise in the USA. UK learners must meet US training, immigration, and employment requirements separately.
NAEMT All-Hazards Disaster Response
Goal
To prepare responders to manage patient care, scene safety, and interagency operations in all types of disaster and mass-casualty scenarios.
Target group
Paramedics, ambulance technicians, fire and rescue personnel, police officers, military medics, search and rescue teams, and healthcare professionals involved in prehospital or disaster response.
Highlights
All-hazards approach covers natural, technological, and human-caused disasters in one comprehensive course.
Scenario-based learning builds practical competence in triage, incident management, and resource coordination.
Recognised by NREMT and CAPCE; provider card valid for 4 years upon successful completion.
Description
A one-day NAEMT certified classroom-based course preparing EMS practitioners and responders to safely manage medical care during any type of disaster or mass casualty incident
The NAEMT All-Hazards Disaster Response (AHDR) course is an 8-hour, CAPCE-accredited classroom programme designed to equip EMS practitioners and emergency responders with the skills and confidence to deliver patient care during disasters. Using a systems-based approach, the course covers the medical, logistical, and interagency challenges of incidents including natural disasters, terrorist attacks, pandemics, and infrastructure failures. Through structured scenarios and a final mass-casualty simulation, learners apply scene assessment, triage, and coordination strategies to realistic disaster environments
Compliance
Aligns with national incident management systems and emergency preparedness guidance. CAPCE-accredited and NREMT recognised.
Previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of patient care and emergency procedures is recommended. No prior disaster-specific training is required.
Requirements
Learners must be capable of participating in scenario-based activities involving triage, PPE, and simulated emergency care. Open to all EMS levels.
Progression
Supports advancement into specialist or leadership roles in emergency preparedness, mass casualty triage, or major incident management.
Theoretical elements
— Introduction to all-hazards disaster planning and flexible response models
— Incident Command System, communication protocols, and interoperability
— Responder safety, legal responsibilities, and PPE compliance
Practical elements
— Performing dynamic risk assessments and scene size-ups
— Triage and patient tracking during mass-casualty events
— Coordination of resources, transport, and agency collaboration through simulated scenarios
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