(M14) Selection and Preparedness of Staff

Abstract

Introduction:

The selection and training of medical specialists for field activities in emergencies requires a set of methods for providing professional capacities. The complex psycho-physiological approach allows a new system for the selection and preparedness on the psychological and professional level to be applied.

objective:

The objective of this study was to mobilize psycho-physiological instruments for the staff selection procedure, and to follow an approach of psycho-physologically based methods for staff mental preparedness.

Methods:

The battery of quantitative evaluation methods for study and practice for use in laboratory and field conditions is proposed. The methods are underlined by complicated, bilateral, sensorial reactions in modeled conditions of ipsi- and contra-lateral visual deprivation and conditioned environments on the computer screen. In processing experimental conditions, the mechanisms of integrative factors regulating the characteristics of hemisphere asymmetry have been evaluated and managed as a result of the influence of specific procedures. The conditions of selection and ultimate correction, if necessary, are determined as a result of preliminary professional preparedness and initial mental status. The methods are completely objective based on the quantitative criteria. The selection procedure does not include any subjective evaluation.

Conclusions:

The method battery is registered in the national registry of patents and inventions. The results and conclusions could be included in the training of search-and-rescue teams, medical emergency teams, and other hazard staff.