All Hazards Disaster Response

The All Hazards Disaster Response (AHDR) course teaches trainees how to respond to the different types of mass casualty incidents they may encounter, such as natural disasters, fires, pandemics and other mass health casualty events.

AHDR trains participants on how to analyse potential threats in their area, assess available resources and create a response plan with the aim of providing pre-hospital care to the greatest number of casualties with a survival prognosis depending on the available means.

Program Structure

Effective communication during disasters

Mutual assistance and cooperation with other emergency services

Management of resources such as supplies, medicines and equipment

Triage of casualties and transport strategies

Patient monitoring and evacuation.

At the start of the seminar, participants undertake a «risk sensitivity» analysis to evaluate the characteristics of their environment, both natural and artificial, that could jeopardise the entire operational team, whilst also assessing the needs of vulnerable populations requiring particular attention during a mass incident.

The seminar's content is presented through a framework of realistic scenarios, culminating in a large-scale mass casualty incident that simulates the response to a major event.

Who is this for

AHDR is aimed at all levels of healthcare professionals involved in pre-hospital patient care (paramedics, nurses, doctors, etc.) as well as first responders such as the Fire Service and rescue teams.

Tuition fees: 260 €

Upon payment of the €260 subscription fee, your registration is confirmed. This includes: registration for the PHTLS programme, books, equipment, models, remuneration for support staff, and breakfast and lunch.

Programme Coordinator Chara Andreou tel. 99056198

All Hazards Disaster Response

What is it: The All Hazards Disaster Response (AHDR) course teaches trainees how to respond to the different types of mass casualty incidents they may encounter, such as natural disasters, fires, pandemics, and other mass health casualty events.
Purpose It trains participants on how to analyse potential threats in their area, assess available resources and create a response plan with the aim of providing pre-hospital care to the majority of the injured with a prognosis for survival depending on the available means.
Who is it for: AHDR is aimed at all levels of healthcare professionals involved in pre-hospital patient care (paramedics, nurses, doctors, etc.) as well as first responders such as the Fire Service and rescue teams.
Cost / Tuition Fees €260 (Payment of the €260 subscription fee confirms registration, and includes: PHTLS programme registration, books, equipment, models, support staff fees, breakfast and lunch).

See the programme

Date	Training Centre / Location
24/04/2026	CySEC / Nicosia
25/09/2026	Educational Centre KSEPPA / Limassol

Programme Structure: The seminar's content is presented through a framework of realistic scenarios, culminating in a large-scale mass casualty event that simulates the response to a major incident. At the start of the seminar, participants conduct a «hazard susceptibility analysis» to assess the characteristics of their environment, both natural and man-made, that could endanger the entire operational team, alongside an assessment of needs for vulnerable populations requiring special attention during a mass event.
Thematic Units & Skills:
- Effective communication during disasters
- Mutual assistance and cooperation with other emergency services
- Management of resources such as supplies, medicines and equipment
- Triage of casualties and transport strategies
- Patient monitoring and evacuation

International Recognition & Reach The All Hazards Disaster Response (AHDR) course teaches trainees how to respond to the different types of mass casualty incidents they may encounter, offering a comprehensive training framework for mass casualty health events.
Validity & Operational Readiness The programme provides participants with the tools to analyse potential threats, assess available resources and create response plans based on available means, ensuring the readiness of the entire operational team.
Method & Assessment Framework
- It is based on a «risk sensitivity» analysis for evaluating the characteristics of the environment (natural and man-made).
- It includes assessing the needs of vulnerable populations requiring special attention during a mass incident.
- The content is presented through realistic scenarios, culminating in a large-scale mass casualty incident simulation.