Overview - MFR is a twenty days course of the centre for disaster response training program for enhancement of emergency response that was developed by the united states agency for international development through its office of U.S. foreign disaster assistance together in collaboration with the Miami - Dade fire rescue department, Asian disaster preparedness center, and national society for earthquake technology-Nepal. the course has been delivered in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan and the Philippines in successfully.
Aim - To provide individuals with first response tasks the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat and transport sick or injured patient as a result of an emergency or disaster.
Level of Participants - Course modules are designed to meet the basic knowledge and skills for junior & young officer & other rank participants who will be tasked to undertake actions as the first responder in search & rescue teams in Sri Lanka Army.
Objectives - At the completion of this course, the participants will be able to:
- List the steps for preparing the medical first responder’s equipment.
- Describe the method of receiving and registering a request for assistance, reporting on the situation and requesting resources.
- List the actions to secure the scene of the incident and to gain access to the victims.
- Describe patient assessment and select the right equipment to provide care.
- Describe the procedures in stabilizing a patient, mobilization and care during transport.
- Complete a report on a patient’s condition and the treatment given.
- Prepare the equipment to respond to a new emergency.