PUBH 300M - Basic & Adv. Disaster Life

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Public Health

Description:

This course is a combination of the Basic Disaster Life Support and Advance Disaster Life Support certifications. It is offered through the Intermountain Center for Disaster Preparedness (ICDP) located at LDS Hospital. At the end of the course, the student will have a certification for both BDLS and ADLS. The Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS) course is an interactive class that prepares health professionals for the management of injuries and illnesses caused by disasters and public health emergencies. The Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS) course is an intense class that prepares health professionals for any catastrophic event that might impact the ability of health response systems to meet the needs of all affected populations. This course allows participants to demonstrate competencies in mass casualty management and population-based care across a range of disasters. There is a certification fee of $140 associated with this course.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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