Module 5 Slide 1

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Module 5Disaster SimulationsOverview (IG Unit
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• CAMPUS COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
• Train-the-Trainer

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Mod. 5.9.1 Disaster Simulations

• Key points of the Disaster Simulation
• The exercise
• Fire suppression
• Light rescue
• Search
• First Aid
• Triage
• Review and debriefing

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Mod. 5.9.2 Instructor Preparation

• Each unit will have
• Objectives
• Scope of the unit
• Estimated completion time
• Training methods
• Resources required
• Equipment needed
• Preparation
• Notes
• Remarks

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Mod. 5.9.3a Teaching PointsFire Safety

• Types and size of fires
• Dangers
• Extinguishers to be used
• Environmental regulations
• Contacting local authorities
• Appropriate personnel
• Emphasis on teamwork and backup

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Mod. 5.9.3b Teaching PointsLight Rescue

• Adequate size and number of props
• Props designed for visualization and safety
• Use a safety officer where practical

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Mod. 5.9.3c Teaching PointsSearch

• Select a structure that will
• Allow inside search and outside assessment
• Provide barriers to search
• Provide the opportunity to describe differences
  between light, moderate and heavy damage

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Mod. 5.9.3d Teaching PointsTriage

• Do what you can for the victim in the shortest
  amount of time.
• Dont stay with one victim but check them all for
  life signs.
• Prioritize, tag and mark victims for care and
  transportation.

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Mod 5.9.3e Teaching PointsFirst Aid

• Use live victims.
• Simulate a variety of injuries.
• Put some victims in challenging positions.
• As students become more proficient, give them
  more challenges.

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Summary and Debriefing

• Emphasize
• Safety
• Correcting mistakes
• Advancing knowledge, skills, abilities
• Becoming involved in the community