RVU Montana Conducts Mass Casualty Drill
RVU-MCOM to Conduct Mass Casualty Drill at Phipps Park
Billings, Montana– Rocky Vista University Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVU-MCOM) is set to conduct a mass casualty simulation training event at Phipps Park in Billings, on Thursday, May 22, 1-3 p.m. This special training exercise, involving medical students from the Military Medicine and Wilderness Medicine Tracks, will simulate a rock fall scenario resulting in multiple casualties.
The exercise is designed to provide hands-on experience in managing complex emergency situations. The primary objectives of the drill include practicing effective communications, principles of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), and massive hemorrhage, airway, respiration, circulation, hypothermia/head injury (MARCH) interventions.
Students will demonstrate their ability to maintain clear and effective communications within the team and with patients during this hyper-realistic multiple casualty event. Another training objective is to emphasize the importance of coordination and information sharing among first responders, medical teams, and external support units. Participants will perform appropriate trauma patient assessments and execute triage procedures, highlighting their skills in prioritizing patient care based on injury severity.
The simulation event will feature realistic moulage (special effects make-up), enabling students to engage in high-fidelity training that closely mirrors real-life situations. This immersive approach is intended to enhance their decision-making skills and readiness to handle actual emergencies.
To learn more about RVU’s innovative medical training programs visit, www.rvu.edu /academics/simulation/.
External: KTVQ
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Rocky Vista University is a health sciences university with campuses in Colorado, Utah, and Montana that provides quality healthcare education while inspiring students to serve with compassion, integrity, and excellence. RVU works to advance healthcare through its programs in medicine and health sciences. For more information, visit https://www.rvu.edu.
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