In 2011, SALT triage became a nationally recognized system for sorting through an event with multiple victims and limited resources. In a mass casualty incident, resources are limited and the ability to quickly sort patients can mean the difference between life and death. This interactive preconference workshop provides EMS providers with practical experience using the SALT triage system, the nationally recognized guideline for disaster triage.

The session begins with an overview of SALT, the “sorting” process, and the critical decision-making principles that drive patient prioritization in MCIs. Participants will then put their knowledge to the test in a dynamic, hands-on simulation. Working with patient actors (or realistic scenario cards), attendees will take on the roles of triage leaders, responders, and transport teams to practice assigning treatment priorities, moving patients, and coordinating limited transport resources to designated trauma centers.

This engaging workshop challenges participants to think critically under pressure, manage chaos, and work within real-world constraints such as limited ambulances, delayed transport turnaround, and early trauma center diversion. By the end, attendees will leave with a stronger understanding of SALT triage and practical experience applying it in a simulated large-scale emergency.

Member Price: $50

Non-Member Price: $75