Program Overview

CLS410 Major Incident Management

CLS410 Major Incident Management is a subject that equips students with an understanding of major incident management at a tactical and strategic level. This understanding is sufficient to enable students to operate as part of a major incident medical/health response team.

Subject Description

Students studying this subject will gain knowledge of the principles and techniques of major incident prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. They will be able to apply these principles to scenarios or previous incidents.

Availability

This subject is available in Session 1, with 30 spots available. It can be taken online or at the Bathurst Campus.

Subject Information

• Grading System: HD/FL
• Duration: One session
• School: School of Biomedical Sciences
• Enrolment Restrictions: Graduate Diploma in Clinical Practice (Paramedic)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of the practice and principles of major incident medical management
• articulate knowledge of major incident medical management into a management plan
• adapt the theoretical learning gained in this subject into a demonstrated yet simulated major incident medical management response and plan

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

1. Historical perspectives of major incident management
2. General principles of major incident management
3. Tactical responses to major incidents at a local level
4. Health and medical perspectives on major incident management systems, including clinical issues
5. Non-healthcare perspectives on major incident management systems
6. Strategic management of major incidents at state, national, and international levels

Disclaimer

The information contained in the university handbook was accurate at the date of publication. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.