Objectives
* Be able to use START triage as a method for triaging victims.
* Demonstrate the START triage method using information for simulated patients.
* Use the five Ss as they relate to mass casualty incidents.
* Define mass and multi casualty incidents.
*Understand the goals of mass casualty incidents from an initial management perspective.
* Define the roles and responsibilities of various Divisions of the Medical ICS system.
* Demonstrate basic mass casualty incident management when presented with a case scenario.

Topic Highlights
Although a Mass [or Multi] Casualty Incident (MCI) occuring in your area seems remote, every public safety organization and jurisdiction must be prepared for the potential disaster. Early implementation of a management system will determine a department's success or failure at saving lives.

The MCI doesn't need to be a plane crash or terroriste event but a motor vehicle accident involving two minivans filled with people. Can you jurisdiction immediately handle eight to twelve patients.

This management system is designed to assist organizations in planning, coordinating and managing a MCI. The program is designed to prepare your front line managers for the inevitable.

Audience
This class is operational in nature and open to any EMS provider or educator.