Introduction

Efficient evacuation planning and mass casualty management are essential pillars of disaster preparedness and emergency response. The Evacuation Planning and Mass Casualty Management Training Course delivers advanced technical and operational knowledge to professionals responsible for organizing, leading, and executing large-scale evacuations and managing multiple injuries or fatalities in high-risk scenarios. From natural disasters and industrial accidents to terrorist events and pandemics, this course equips participants with the critical skills needed to save lives, minimize chaos, and streamline inter-agency coordination under extreme pressure.

Participants will gain hands-on insights into rapid evacuation decision-making, casualty triage systems, surge medical logistics, and command structure implementation. The course integrates international standards, real-life case studies, and practical simulation exercises to prepare teams to manage the complexities of sudden mass displacement and medical emergencies effectively, ethically, and safely.

Target Audience

• Emergency planners and disaster management professionals
• First responders, paramedics, and EMS personnel
• Hospital emergency preparedness coordinators
• Police, fire, and civil protection officers
• Humanitarian logistics and shelter managers
• Health ministry and public health officials
• Emergency operations center (EOC) teams
• Security and evacuation risk consultants

Course Objectives

• Understand the principles of evacuation planning and mass casualty response
• Develop actionable evacuation strategies based on risk and scenario assessments
• Implement effective triage systems for mass casualty incidents
• Coordinate evacuation logistics including transport, shelter, and safety
• Strengthen inter-agency collaboration and command structures
• Integrate public health, security, and medical operations during crises
• Apply legal, ethical, and cultural considerations in evacuation management
• Utilize digital tools, alerts, and mapping technologies for real-time decision-making
• Manage psychological support and communication with affected populations
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve emergency preparedness systems
• Conduct drills and simulations for readiness validation

Duration

5 Days

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Evacuation and Casualty Management

• Key principles of emergency evacuation operations
• Understanding mass casualty dynamics and medical surge
• Risk-based planning and hazard-specific strategies
• Population mapping and vulnerable groups identification
• National and international protocols for emergency movement

Module 2: Evacuation Planning and Operations Design

• Phases of evacuation: decision, alert, mobilization, and movement
• Route planning, staging areas, and resource prepositioning
• Safety, security, and access control during evacuations
• Shelter setup and host community coordination
• Role of technology in evacuation alerts and tracking

Module 3: Mass Casualty Incident Triage and Medical Logistics

• START and SALT triage models and tools
• Prioritizing care in overwhelmed health systems
• Field hospitals, mobile units, and emergency supply chains
• Coordination between EMS, hospitals, and command centers
• Psychological first aid and family reunification protocols

Module 4: Inter-Agency Coordination and Command Structures

• Incident Command System (ICS) integration in large-scale events
• Role clarity and task delegation under Unified Command
• Linking civil, health, and security institutions
• Real-time communication protocols across agencies
• Multi-sector collaboration frameworks and joint action plans

Module 5: Legal, Ethical, and Cultural Considerations

• Protection of rights during forced movement or relocation
• Gender-sensitive and inclusive evacuation approaches
• Cultural norms and community engagement strategies
• Managing evacuation of people with disabilities and chronic conditions
• Handling of fatalities with dignity and cultural respect

Module 6: Crisis Communication and Public Information Management

• Building trust through clear and timely public messaging
• Countering misinformation and panic during evacuation
• Use of media, SMS, and mobile alerts to guide populations
• Language accessibility and vulnerable group outreach
• Coordination of spokespersons and official narratives

Module 7: Testing, Evaluation, and After-Action Learning

• Conducting simulation exercises and tabletop drills
• Evaluation criteria for successful evacuation readiness
• After-action reviews and improvement planning
• Institutional learning and policy integration
• Sustaining preparedness through periodic reviews

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.