PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS CURRENT STUDENTS FACULTY/STAFF ALUMNI COMMUNITY                                    

RVU-MCOM to Conduct Mass Casualty Drill at Phipps Park Thursday, June 13 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

June 17, 2024
Rocky Vista University News Room

RVU-MCOM to Conduct Mass Casualty Drill at Phipps Park Thursday, June 13 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

[June 17, 2024 | Billings, MT]

Billings, Montana- Rocky Vista University Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVU-MCOM) is set to conduct a mass casualty drill at Phipps Park in Billings, on Thursday, June 13, 1-4 p.m. This crucial training exercise, involving students from the Military Medicine and Wilderness Medicine tracks, aims to 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 showcase their ability to maintain clear and effective intra-team, patient, and external communications during a multiple casualty event. This objective emphasizes the importance of coordination and information sharing among first responders, medical teams, and external support units. Participants will perform thorough trauma patient assessments and execute triage procedures, highlighting their skills in prioritizing patient care based on injury severity.

The event will feature realistic moulage (injury simulation), 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.

This exercise marks the final simulation event of the first academic year at RVU-MCOM.

About RVU-MCOM

Rocky Vista University Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine is a 4-year medical school dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare education and training to prepare the next generation of doctors. Their mission is to educate and inspire students to become highly competent osteopathic physicians and lifelong learners prepared to meet the diverse healthcare needs of tomorrow through innovative education, relevant research, and compassionate service.

UNIVERSITY NEWS

RVU-MCOM Ends Academic Year with Mass Casualty Drill at Phipps Park

RVU-MCOM Ends Academic Year with Mass Casualty Drill at Phipps Park [July 1, 2024 – Billings, MT] On Thursday, June 13, RVU-MCOM conducted a comprehensive mass casualty drill at Phipps […]

Read More

RVU-MCOM to Conduct Mass Casualty Drill at Phipps Park Thursday, June 13 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

RVU-MCOM to Conduct Mass Casualty Drill at Phipps Park Thursday, June 13 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. [June 17, 2024 | Billings, MT] Billings, Montana- Rocky Vista University Montana […]

Read More

Firefighters, police and medical students respond to bus crash in Ivins, but it was only practice

Firefighters, police and medical students respond to bus crash in Ivins, but it was only practice (St George News) [Written by Chris Reed from St George News, April 2, 2024] […]

Read More