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Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Education and Training – Improving Disaster Preparedness with the Portuguese Emergency Medical Team (PT EMT) E-Learning Course

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 November 2022

Luis Manuel Ladeira Open the ORCID record for Luis Manuel Ladeira [Opens in a new window] ,
Ivo Manuel Cardoso Open the ORCID record for Ivo Manuel Cardoso [Opens in a new window] ,
Ana Margarida Correia Open the ORCID record for Ana Margarida Correia [Opens in a new window]  and
Fátima Rato
Luis Manuel Ladeira
Affiliation:
PT EMT - National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM), Lisbon, Portugal
Ivo Manuel Cardoso
Affiliation:
PT EMT - National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM), Lisbon, Portugal
Ana Margarida Correia
Affiliation:
PT EMT - National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM), Lisbon, Portugal
Fátima Rato
Affiliation:
PT EMT - National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM), Lisbon, Portugal
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Abstract

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Background/Introduction:

EMT’s training is considered of high importance for disaster preparedness and response. The PT EMT, joined the TEAMS 3.0 Consortium, seeking to develop a universal training program for EMTs.

Objectives:

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the PT EMT E-learning Course in preparing trainees for disaster during their EMT initial training.

Method/Description:

The analyzed data were collected through the application of a final questionnaire, which aimed to assess the effectiveness of the topics covered and the self-perception of disaster preparedness. A total of 31 trainees attended the E-learning Course, but only 25 answers were collected.

Results/Outcomes:

The results showed that 92% of the trainees considered as the most important themes three areas: (1) Disaster and Humanitarian Principles; (2) Safety & Self-Protection; and (3) Disaster Logistics. The overall mean score was 4.52 points (SD = 0.770) out of five for the importance of this training for the performance of their mission roles and 4.48 points (SD = 0.770) in the contribution of these contents to their individual development. After completing this E-learning module, 88% consider themselves better prepared to disaster response and to attend the practical module of the initial training program.

Conclusion:

The PT EMT E-learning Course, preceding the practical TEAMS 3.0 course, proved to be effective in the preparation of trainees for the practical training, but especially, it adds a huge variety of important knowledge, solidifying their preparedness for disaster response.

The development of common training bases for EMTs, with both modules, will improve the disaster preparedness and response.

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Prehospital and Disaster Medicine , Volume 37 , Supplement S2: Abstracts of World Health Organization Emergency Medical Teams Global Meeting 2022 , November 2022 , pp. s103
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© The Author(s), 2022. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine

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