Navajo EMS Rural EMS MCI Preparedness

This self-paced activity is designed for EMS providers and focuses on scene safety, mass casualty incident preparedness, and extrication awareness in rural and resource-limited EMS environments. Using case-based discussion and rural response examples, participants will apply incident command principles, START and JumpSTART triage concepts, and scene management strategies with emphasis on provider safety, resource allocation, and early communication. Topics include rural EMS response challenges, scene size-up, roadway hazards, law enforcement and fire/rescue coordination, incident command, MCI declaration, triage officer and transport officer roles, START triage categories, pediatric JumpSTART considerations, extrication decision-making, spinal motion restriction, radio reports, and hospital notification. The activity highlights the importance of recognizing when patient volume or acuity exceeds available resources, establishing command early, prioritizing the greatest good for the greatest number, and managing transport decisions during limited-resource incidents. Learning Objectives At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: • Identify common scene safety hazards during rural EMS, roadway, MCI, and extrication incidents • Explain when to declare an MCI and establish incident command • Apply START and JumpSTART triage principles to prioritize patient care • Describe the EMS role in extrication, fire/rescue coordination, and spinal motion restriction • Communicate patient count, hazards, resource needs, and transport priorities using clear radio reports Completion Requirements • Complete the full course • Pass the post-test with a score of 80% or higher • Complete the course evaluation Certificate Information CAPCE credit will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements. Certificates are issued manually and are not automated. 26-GRMT-F3-0023