Mini course · Advanced level
Mass Casualty Incident Planning
When patients arrive faster than you can treat them, a good plan makes the difference.
What is Mass Casualty Incident Planning?
A mass casualty incident occurs when the number of casualties overwhelms the resources normally available. Hospitals and emergency services must shift from treating each patient individually to doing the greatest good for the greatest number. This course covers incident recognition and declaration, mass casualty triage principles, hospital surge activation, patient tracking, family assistance, coordination with EMS and other hospitals, and recovery after the event.
- Duration
- 1.7 hours
- Lessons
- 5
- Level
- Advanced
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise and declare a mass casualty incident
- Explain the principles of mass casualty triage
- Activate hospital surge plans for staff, space and supplies
- Plan patient tracking and identification during an incident
- Coordinate with emergency medical services and receiving hospitals
- Plan family assistance and post-incident recovery
Who this course is for
Course content
5 lessons · 1.7 hours total · free preview available
1When Demand Overwhelms
18 minFree preview· Course content
When Demand Overwhelms
Defining and declaring an MCI.
2Mass Casualty Triage
22 min· Course content
Mass Casualty Triage
Available after you enroll.
3Hospital Surge
24 min· Course content
Hospital Surge
Available after you enroll.
4Tracking and Coordination
20 min· Course content
Tracking and Coordination
Available after you enroll.
5Recovery and Learning
18 min· Course content
Recovery and Learning
Available after you enroll.
Earn a credential employers can check
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Issued: on completion
How it works
- Finish all 5 lessons at your own pace.
- Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
- Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
Questions people ask
Does the course teach hands-on triage?
It covers triage principles and systems, not clinical triage skills.
Should I take Hospital Emergency Preparedness Basics first?
Yes, along with Incident Command for Healthcare.
Is it relevant for small hospitals?
Yes. Smaller facilities may be overwhelmed by fewer patients.
Does it cover chemical or radiological incidents?
They are introduced; specialist hazmat response requires dedicated training.