We are happy to announce that the Caring for Children During Disasters: Identifying, Tracking, and Reunifying Unaccompanied Minors educational module is now available. This module aims to provide education and resources that can assist providers in identifying the needs of unaccompanied pediatric patients during a disaster. This course is designed to build on existing knowledge regarding and outline specific pediatric components that should be incorporated into an organization’s disaster plans in order to address the needs of children. A number of topics will be discussed including:
- Challenges when caring for children in disasters
- Identifying unaccompanied minors
- Child safe areas/pediatric safe areas
- Family information and support centers
- Tracking unaccompanied minors
- Verification of relationship
- Reunification of unaccompanied minors
It
is our hope that pre-hospital and hospital professionals utilize these
materials to further enhance the care of children before, during, and
after disasters.
This course has been approved for 0.75 continuing education hours.
Continuing
education hours have been approved by the Illinois Department of Public
Health Division of Emergency Medical Services and Highway Safety.
Course Expiration: July 31, 2020
Access the Caring for
Children During Disasters: Identifying, Tracking, and Reunifying
Unaccompanied Minors educational module by clicking the link or going to Course Offerings > Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) > Caring for
Children During Disasters: Identifying, Tracking, and Reunifying
Unaccompanied Minors