This Medical Unit Leader (MEDL) course is designed to provide local-and State-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective MEDL on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) or local Incident Management Team.
These responsibilities fall into two categories:
1) responding to the incident and the medical needs of the incident, and
2) effectively fulfilling the position responsibilities of a Medical Unit leader on an AHIMT.
Prerequisites:
ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
**Must hold a valid EMT-B or higher license, in the state you wish to be credentialed in.**
When requesting acceptance to this course please attach a copy of your license in your correspondence with the course contact. Failure to comply may disqualify you from registration.
Selection Criteria:
NIMS ICS All-Hazards Position-Specific training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to functional, support, or unit leader positions on Type III or IV All Hazard IMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions.
Sponsored by The Southeast PET Region