Advanced Disaster Medical Response Course

The Advanced Disaster Medical Response (ADMR) Course is an innovative, online course designed for all multidisciplinary disaster responders, whether domestic or international, and regardless of the cause of the disaster. The interactive format, based on real-life disasters, is flexible to meet individual responders' needs and reflects 2024 standards of disaster management. The course was developed in cooperation with the Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Surgery, International Trauma and Disaster Institute (ITDI). Twenty-eight subject medical experts with extensive experience in disaster response contributed to the content of the course.

The ADMR course consists of 20 total modules. The course is structured in two parts: required core modules and optional advanced modules.

All disaster responders should be familiar with the seven core modules which are currently available. The modules focus on the Principles of Disaster Medical Response and include:

Mass Casualty Incident Management
Incident Command System
Disaster Medical Triage
Evacuation
Blast Injuries
Crush Injuries
Psychological Response to Disaster

Three sets of optional modules, that are currently in development, include:

Emerging Threats in the Modern World
- Threat of Terrorism
- Chemical Agents
- Biological Agents
- Radioactive Agents
- Decontamination
Preparing for the Unexpected: Environmental Challenges
- Cold Injuries
- Heat Illnesses
- Altitude Illnesses
- Wound Care in Austere Environments
Unique Challenges in Disaster Medical Care for Providers - Coming Spring 2026
- Pediatric Care
- Burn Injuries
- Obstetrical Care
- Extremity Injuries

Course Objectives

The ADMR course is composed of 20 modules. All disaster responders should be familiar with the seven core modules which are currently available. The modules focus on the Principles of Disaster Medical Response and include: