learning Objectives - Identify the role of nurses in emergency and disasters. Demonstrate beginning skill in managing the Emergencies and disasters.
Hours - 5
Teaching and Learning Activities - Lecture cum discussion Role play Mock drill INC: Disaster management module: Reaching out: nursing care
Assessment Methods - Short answer Objective type Essay type
Content of the chapter
a) Natural calamities
– Flood
– Earthquake
– Volcanic eruptions
b) Man-made disaster
– Explosion
– War
– Fire
– Accidents
c) Emergency preparedness
d) Community resources available to meet
calamities
e) Nurses role in disaster management