Description

MT-501i SALT Triage Training Tag

Save money on training exercises with the MT-501i SALT Method Emergency Triage Training Tag. Designed specifically for CERT programs, EMS training, hospital drills, school exercises, and mass casualty incident (MCI) simulations, the MT-501i provides the same familiar SALT triage format as the MT-501 at a fraction of the cost.

Train with the same SALT triage format used by responders in the field.

Why Choose the MT-501i?

• Half the price of the MT-501 synthetic triage tag
• Printed on recyclable card stock
• Ideal for training exercises and disaster drills
• Supports the SALT mass casualty triage system
• Pre-strung with a 30-inch stretch nylon attachment cord
• Familiar layout for realistic training scenarios
• Proudly made in the USA

Please Note: Barcode numbers on the MT-501i are for training purposes only and are not functional for tracking.

SALT Triage Training

The MT-501i was developed by TACDA/METTAG in cooperation with The Mayo Clinic and Gold Cross Ambulance. It is designed to support the SALT (Sort, Assess, Lifesaving Interventions, Treatment/Transport) triage system used during mass casualty incidents.

The tag follows triage guidelines recommended by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As a result, students and responders can practice rapid patient assessment and triage decision-making using the same format found on the operational MT-501 tag.

How SALT Triage Works

Sort

First, separate patients based on their ability to walk, respond to commands, or move on their own.

Assess

Next, check each patient for life-threatening injuries. Then record findings using the simple check boxes and assessment areas on the tag.

Lifesaving Interventions

If needed, provide lifesaving care such as opening an airway, controlling severe bleeding, giving rescue breaths, or administering medication. At the same time, trainees can select the proper triage category using the color-coded tear-off sections.

Treatment and Transport

After assessment and lifesaving care are complete, patients can be prioritized according to their level of need. The MT-501i uses the following SALT categories:

• Immediate (Red)
• Delayed (Yellow)
• Minimal (Green)
• Expectant (Gray)
• Dead (Black)

Designed for Realistic Training

The MT-501i helps first responders, CERT teams, hospitals, schools, and emergency management organizations conduct realistic mass casualty exercises while keeping training costs low.

By using the same assessment fields, triage categories, and tear-off system as the operational MT-501, participants gain valuable hands-on experience that translates directly to real-world emergency response.

Please Note: The MT-501i is intended for training and exercise use only. Barcode numbers are non-functional and are provided for simulation purposes.

TACDA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to emergency preparedness education. Proceeds from METTAG sales help support TACDA’s mission of training and educating individuals, families, and communities in disaster preparedness and response.

If you would like to be considered for a wholesale account, please call (801) 501-0077, (800) 425-5397 or email info@tacda.org.