Summary: Indonesia is recognized as the most charitable nation globally, demonstrating a strong commitment to assisting communities, particularly those affected by disasters. The Ministry of Health’s Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Health Reserve Personnel (Tenaga Cadangan Kesehatan/TCK) or TCK-EMT dashboard indicates significant engagement since 2023, with 493 registered EMTs, 252 health teams, and 13,999 individual health volunteers. This remarkable growth challenges the government to educate EMTs on effective health service management. In response, the Center for Health Policy and Management (CHPM) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) provides essential management training for EMTs across the nation. This report presents data collected from the EMT management training conducted by CHPM UGM, encompassing terms of reference, educational materials, participant demographics, and pre- and post-training assessments that illustrate implementation methods and knowledge outcomes. In 2024, two batches of hybrid training were held to enhance EMT competencies. The first day involved an online module covering fundamental management principles, including an overview of the EMT Coordination Cell (EMTCC), the organizational structure, deployment preparation, and rapid health assessment techniques. The second day included face-to-face practical training, where the simulation room was organized to replicate an EMTCC post. Participants actively engaged in various EMT activities, including departure preparations, EMT registration, operational planning, daily reporting, EMTCC daily meetings, and compiling health management data. A total of 68 participants (28 men and 40 women), primarily from hospitals, were involved, including 20 doctors, 15 nurses, and 14 pharmacists. A significant increase in knowledge was recorded, with a p-value of 0.0001. Upon evaluating the training’s processes and outcomes, CHPM UGM plans to expand this initiative, targeting a broader participant base to strengthen the TCK EMT program and enhance the managerial skills of EMTs alongside their technical capabilities in health services.
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