I am currently designing some basic emergency medical courses in Alaska, similar to what Red Cross does, but specifically for rural areas that lack access to a 911 emergency medical system. These courses are going to be scenario based and 4-16 hours longs designed for people with no medical background. There will be a focus on developing leadership skills in emergency situations.
I am traveling to the Dominican Republic this spring for several months to visit old friends (I was a Peace Corps volunteer from '93-'95) and to research rural emergency health care and education. I believe there will be many similarities in the level of education and access in the D.R. as there are in the rural Native communities in Alaska.
If you can think of any contacts or resources that may assist me, I would love to receive this information. As well, I am looking to hear first hand accounts of people's experiences in emergency situations in the D.R., in order to provide relevant material in the courses.
I hope this is an appropriate use of this forum. Thank you for your interests and any assistance you might be able to provide.
I am traveling to the Dominican Republic this spring for several months to visit old friends (I was a Peace Corps volunteer from '93-'95) and to research rural emergency health care and education. I believe there will be many similarities in the level of education and access in the D.R. as there are in the rural Native communities in Alaska.
If you can think of any contacts or resources that may assist me, I would love to receive this information. As well, I am looking to hear first hand accounts of people's experiences in emergency situations in the D.R., in order to provide relevant material in the courses.
I hope this is an appropriate use of this forum. Thank you for your interests and any assistance you might be able to provide.