Core Disaster Life Support (CDLS ™ )

CDLS is a 4-hour introductory “all-hazards” training course endorsed by the AMA. It is delivered through didactic and interactive lectures with standardized slide sets and an accompanying text. The focus of the course is discussion and application of a unique approach to disaster management called the D etection – I ncident – S cene Safety/Security and A ssess Hazards – S upport – T riage and Treatment – E vacuation – R ecovery ( D - I - S - A - S - T - E - R ) Paradigm. The course provides a brief overview of natural and accidental events, man-made events, traumatic and explosive events, nuclear and radiological events, biological events, and chemical events.

Approved Continuing Education Credits are available for nurses, physicians, health educators, social workers, registered sanitarians, emergency medical personnel, and law enforcement.