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MODULE 4:  Disaster Medical Operations
LESSON 14:  Establishing Medical Treatment Areas		 FEMA Emergency Management Institute
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  Lesson Topics Lesson Overview The Medical Treatment Area Personnel and Documentation Public Health Considerations Lesson Summary

This lesson discusses important considerations in setting up, staffing, and running medical treatment areas.

Lesson Objectives

At the completion of this lesson, you should be able to:

  • Identify factors to consider when establishing medical treatment areas.
  • Describe public health measures required at a disaster site.

ClockThis lesson should take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
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