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Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness

Start
7 May 2026
End
8 May 2026
Location
Children's Wisconsin Corporate, 999 N. 92nd St., Suite 215, Milwaukee, WI 53226

MGT-439 - Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness

The 2010 report by the National Commission on Children and Disasters identified a training gap for emergency responders, first receivers, and emergency management personnel that reduced their effectiveness in responding to pediatric patients and their unique needs/considerations. This course addresses pediatric emergency planning and medical response considerations through a combination of lectures, small group exercises, and a table-top exercise.

TOPICS COVERED:

Introduction to Pediatric Response
Emergency Management Considerations
Implications for Planning and Response
Functional Access Needs Considerations
Mass Sheltering
Pediatric Triage and Allocation of Scarce Resources
Pediatric Reunification Considerations
Pediatric Decontamination Considerations

Prerequisites & Other Information:
Students must have registered for their FEMA/SID number and bring a copy of their SID number to class.

Students can obtain their SID number at: cdp.dhs.gov/femasid.

Cost:
No tuition is charged.

Register: Wisconsin Emergency Management

Southeast Wisconsin Homeland Security Partnership, Inc. (SWHSP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

P.O. Box 1059, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1059

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