Disaster Victim Identification (DVI)

Course Overview

Disaster Victim Identification is one of those disciplines everyone claims and few have actually been taught. The 5-day format alternates short theory sessions with extended practice, so skills are built rather than merely described. Delegates leave with working templates, worked examples and a clear picture of what to do differently on Monday.

What You Will Achieve

• Explain the core principles and current good practice in Disaster Victim Identification
• Apply practical tools and techniques for Disaster Victim Identification in your own organisation
• Analyse real-world scenarios and select the right approach with confidence
• Avoid the common pitfalls that undermine Disaster Victim Identification in practice
• Build a personal action plan to implement what you have learned

Who Should Attend

Directors, senior managers, heads of department, team leaders and high-potential professionals preparing for greater leadership responsibility.

Course Outline

1. 01Foundations of Disaster Victim Identification: principles, terminology and context
2. 02The business case: why Disaster Victim Identification matters to performance
3. 03Core tools, frameworks and methods
4. 04Applying the tools: guided case study and exercises
5. 05Common pitfalls and how experienced practitioners avoid them
6. 06Working with stakeholders: communication and influence
7. 07Measuring results and continuous improvement
8. 08Personal action planning and course review