SMAT Initial Training

The State Medical Assistance Team (SMAT) Initial Training Course is required for all SMAT team members. This course is designed to meet guidelines established by the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services for the purpose of ensuring mission readiness, safety and team cohesiveness. Course participants must either be a current member of an SMAT Team or have successful course completion as a requirement prior to joining an SMAT Team. This course includes the following subjects:

Overview and History, Responder Safety and Health, Infection Control, All Hazards, Communications, Deployment Readiness, Mass Casualty, Hazardous Materials, Base Camp Operations