Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS)

Description

The Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS) course is a 7.5-hour awareness-level, competency-based training program designed to prepare healthcare and public health professionals for mass casualty management, population-based care, and public health emergencies.

BDLS introduces essential disaster medicine principles and reinforces core competencies presented in the Core Disaster Life Support (CDLS) course, forming the foundation for advanced preparedness training.

Course Overview

BDLS emphasizes an “all-hazards” approach to disaster response and casualty management. Whether the emergency is caused by natural disasters, pandemics, industrial accidents, or intentional events, BDLS equips participants with the tools to respond effectively and consistently.

Who Should Attend?

BDLS is appropriate for a broad audience of frontline and clinical responders, including: 

    • Healthcare Professionals (Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Staff)
    • Public Health Personnel
    • EMS & Prehospital Providers
    • Disaster Response Teams
    • First Receivers in Hospitals & Health Facilities 

Notes:

  • Tuition Includes: BDLS Course Manual, Certificate of Completion, Access to future Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS) progression
  • Tuition includes course manual & certificate which is valid for five years.

Course Information

  • Duration: 7.5 hours
  • Certification Validity: 3 Years
  • Delivery Method: Classroom-based, with interactive group sessions
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Using the PRE-DISASTER Paradigm™ and DISASTER Paradigm™, the course focuses on:

  • Emergency Management Systems & Command Structure
  • Workforce Readiness & Protection
  • Mass Casualty Triage & Surge Planning
  • Fatality Management
  • Population-Based and Multi-Agency Care Coordination
  • Cross-Sector Collaboration during Disasters

Key Learning Objectives

Participants will:

  • Understand the frameworks for disaster readiness and response
  • Apply standardized terminology and common protocols for multi-agency coordination
  • Learn clinical considerations for disaster triage and treatment
  • Discuss public health integration during emergencies
  • Explore ethical issues in resource allocation and care for vulnerable populations
  • Prepare for escalation to Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS) training