Training in Disaster Medicine and Emergencies; a Short Review

Disasters and major incidents are inevitable, but can be mitigated by good planning and education. The educational approach to emergencies must be multidisciplinary and engage all organizations involved. It should consist of ancillary material, but also practical sequences, in which participants may exercise their knowledge, skills and competency individually and in group, based on diverse scenarios. In this short review, major types of simulation training are discussed with regard to their effectiveness in teaching and knowledge retention.