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Introduction to START Triage

Credit

This program is approved for 3.0 elective EMT CEUs by the NJ State Department of Health--Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS).  The National Registry of EMTs and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania accept these credits.  NJ MICU personnel are awarded credit at the discretion of their clinical coordinator.

Description

The Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START) system was jointly developed in the 1970s by Hoag Memorial  Hospital and the Newport Beach Fire Department of Newport Beach, CA.  It is widely adopted and well-known as a quick and efficient method for a single rescuer to triage a group of trauma patients.  Click here for a demonstration video of START in action.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites.  Students should be emergency responders familiar with the environment where triage may be needed.

Date(s) & Time(s)

We will offer this course to groups upon request

Fee(s)

$15 which includes tuition and student materials.