Basic Level Courses: Disaster Health Information

The NLM Basic Level Courses for the Medical Library Association Disaster Information Specialization have all been updated to a new online web-based tutorial format. The courses are self-paced, interactive, and offered at no cost. When you complete all 15 hours of the courses, you are eligible to earn a Basic Level certificate in Disaster Information Specialization from MLA. The Basic Level courses include three from NLM Disaster Health: Disaster Health Information Sources: The Basics https://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/disastercourse_thebasics.html This course provides a comprehensive overview of the essential resources needed to provide health-related information services for supporting disaster mitigation, planning, response, and recovery. US Response to Disasters and Public Health Emergencies https://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/disastercourse_usresponse.html This course provides an introduction to disaster/emergency planning and response as conducted in the United States, with an emphasis on medical response. Information Roles in Disaster Management https://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/disastercourse_inforoles.html This course presents current research findings on librarians’ roles supporting the disaster workforce. Additionally, the information needs of first responders, emergency managers, and other professionals working in the areas of disaster planning, response, and recovery are discussed. Learn about these and other related classes here: https://d...
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