UAE launches national "train-the-trainer" programme in emergency, disaster, crisis medicine
The UAE National Programme for Medical Preparedness and Response, also known as Jahiziyah, has launched a national "train-the-trainer" programme in emergency, disaster and crisis medicine, according to the Emirates News Agency-WAM.
With the goal to develop a network of certified trainers across government and private sector entities, the programme seeks to prepare national personnel specialised in medical training, strengthen the preparedness of healthcare institutions and first response teams to manage emergencies, disasters and crises in line with international standards.
The programme targets physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency technicians, and health crisis and disaster management personnel, alongside field response teams. It covers major incident and mass casualty management, medical triage, command and control, response to CBRN hazards, medical evacuation, hospital preparedness and health resource management during crises.
"The programme employs an educational methodology that combines academic lectures, practical workshops, field training and advanced medical simulation," WAM reported. "It also equips participants with skills in medical education, training programme design, scenario management and competency assessment, ultimately preparing trainers capable of delivering specialised training programmes within healthcare institutions and field settings."
Dr. Adel Abdullah Al-Shamri Al-Ajmi, CEO of the Zayed Giving Initiative, head of the UAE Doctors Initiative and CEO of the Jahiziyah programme, said the initiative will help establish sustainable national training capabilities and strengthen the health sector's readiness to respond to future emergencies.
The new programme will also enable qualified trainers to pass on their expertise to larger numbers of healthcare workers and first responders to expand training capacity nationwide. The initiative also draws on international expertise to develop curricula and simulation exercises focusing on leadership, decision-making, resource management and coordination during emergencies, WAM added.
Al-Ajmi said the programme will establish a national network of specialised trainers capable of delivering standardised training across hospitals, healthcare institutions, training academies and field response agencies.
