Training Opportunities
Training seats are booked on a first come first serve basis and in most cases, your reservation can only be obtained through the Medical Reserve Corps web portal at mrc.dentoncounty.com. Many of the trainings listed below are only open to current members of the Medical Reserve Corps. For information about joining the Denton County Medical Reserve Corps please contact Sandi Wiggins at (940) 349-2923 or visit the web portal mentioned above.
2012-2013 Training Schedule
Denton County Health DepartmentHealth Emergency Alert Response Team (HEART) & Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
September 2012
September 15, 2012
MRC Appreciation Indoor Picnic
Target Audience: MRC Members
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location:
UNT Apogee Stadium, Club Level
125 S. Bonnie Brae, Denton, TX 76207
Course description: You and 1 guest are invited to join us for an indoor Tex-Mex picnic at UNT’s new stadium. MRC members should wear your MRC T-shirt and comfortable shoes. RSVP soon as seating is very limited!
Registration: Email Sandi at sandi.wiggins@dentoncounty.com
Online Training to be completed by September 30, 2012
Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Training
Target Audience: MRC members who have not taken the SNS training or those who would like to refresh themselves
Time: At your convenience
Location:
MRC web portal mrc.dentoncounty.com
Course description:
Our MRC is growing! In order to maintain a working knowledge of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), we are requiring each member to take the online SNS training. This is a new approach to training that will allow us to continue to bring new training topics to our calendar but ensures that we do not lose some fundamental skills. Please log in to the MRC web portal and look for the “Job Information” tab; click on
"Training Materials". From there, you will find the PowerPoint for SNS. Once you have completed the PowerPoint, please RSVP to confirm that you have completed the course.
Deadline is September 30, 2012
Registration: MRC web portal mrc.dentoncounty.com
October 2012
October 6, 2012
Point of Dispensing Exercise
Target Audience: All MRC members especially those who have never participated in a POD Exercise.
Time: 8:00 am to 10:30 am
Location: Multiple Locations
Course description: This full scale Point of Dispensing (POD) Exercise is designed to test our SNS capabilities. The event will exercise emergency plans to set up multiple POD sites throughout the county in a mass prophylaxis scenario. Each participant will have an opportunity to simulate his or her role in a POD and understand how the various job assignments work in concert in a Public Health emergency. There will be 6 locations to choose from!
Registration: MRC web portal mrc.dentoncounty.com – Registration deadline is September 28, 2012.
November 2012
November 10, 2012
MRC Orientation
Target Audience: Denton County Citizens interested in volunteering
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon
Location:
Denton County Health Department (Conference Room)
535 S. Loop 288, Denton, TX
76205
Course description: The Denton County Medical Reserve Corps Orientation is designed to introduce new members to the MRC process. It includes: Medical Reserve Corp Information Session, Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities, Strategic National Stockpile, Contact and Deployment Procedures, and Point of Dispensing and Shelter Operations team assignments.
Registration:
MRC web portal at
mrc.dentoncounty.com
November 15, 2012
Train the Trainer Prepare Denton County for Business
Target Audience: MRC members interested in serving as Prepare Denton County Business Trainers
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Denton County Health Department (Conference Room)
535 S. Loop 288, Denton, TX
76205
Course description: This training is designed to provide a Train the Trainer session for team members who are interested in partnering with us to train local businesses on the Denton County Prepare program. The tips and information will assist businesses with developing and updating their Business Emergency plans.
Registration: MRC web portal mrc.dentoncounty.com
January 2013
January 10, 2013
MRC Orientation
Target Audience:
Denton County Citizens interested in volunteering
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location:
Denton County Health Department (Conference Room)
535 S. Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
Course description:
The Denton County Medical Reserve Corps Orientation is designed to introduce new members to the MRC process. It includes: Medical Reserve Corp Information Session, Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities, Strategic National Stockpile, Contact and Deployment Procedures, and Point of Dispensing and Shelter Operations team assignments.
Registration:
MRC web portal at
mrc.dentoncounty.com
January 19-20, 2013
Ham Certification
Target Audience: MRC Members
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 01/19 and 1pm to 5 pm 01/20
Location:
Denton County Health Department
535 S. Loop 288, Denton, TX
76205
Course description:
Interested in becoming a HAM Radio Operator? Anyone can become a
licensed amateur radio operator. This Technician class is the
entry level course, and a technical background is not required.
This course takes place over 2 days: Saturday all day and Sunday
afternoon, with the exam given at the end of the class on
Sunday. You must attend both sessions and take the exam to
become certified. MRC will pay the class fees on your behalf.
For more information about Amateur Radio,
http://www.arrl.org/helloradio-org.
Registration:
MRC web portal
mrc.dentoncounty.com
January 26, 2013
AHA Basic Life Support CPR & AED (for medical professionals)
Target Audience: MRC members with a Medical Assignment
Time: 8:00am to 12:00 Noon
Location: Denton County Health Department (Conference Room)
535 S. Loop 288, Denton, TX
76205
Course description: The Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Classroom Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. This course is for healthcare professionals who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other lifesaving skills, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.
Registration: MRC web portal
mrc.dentoncounty.com
January 29, 30 & 31, 2013
Incident Command Systems (ICS) 300 Course
Target Audience: MRC Command Team or those interested in becoming Command Team members.
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (January 29 & 30)
8:00 am - 12 Noon (January 31)
Location: City of Denton Central Fire Station
322 E. Hickory, Denton, TX 76201 (Parking is at the Center for Visual Arts)
Course description: This course is part of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and includes organization and staffing, organizing for incidents and events, resource management, and air operation. Pre-requisites for this course are ICS 100, 200. This training is provided by the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM), hosted by the Denton Fire Department, and will include other emergency response professionals.
Registration:
Registration is through
www.preparingtexas.org
January 31 & February 1, 2013
Incident Command Systems (ICS) 400 Course
Target Audience: MRC Command Team or those interested in becoming Command Team members.
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (January 31)
8:00 am - 5:00 pm (February 1)
Location: City of Denton Central Fire Station
322 E. Hickory, Denton, TX 76201 (Parking is at the Center for Visual Arts)
Course description: This course expands upon the material covered in ICS 100 through ICS 300. ICS 400 focuses on large single-agency and complex multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional incident response. The course addresses area command and staff issues, as well as the planning, logistical and fiscal considerations associated with complex incident management and interagency coordination. ICS 100, 200, & 300 are pre-requisites to the ICS-400 course. This training is hosted by Denton Fire and will be include other Emergency response professionals.
Registration: Registration is through
www.preparingtexas.org
February 2013
February 16, 2013
Job Specific Training: Interpreter
Target Audience: MRC members with an Interpreter job assignmentTime: 8:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Location: Denton County Health Department (Conference Room)
535 S. Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
Course description: This training, designed by Interpretation Professionals for Denton County MRC, will help Interpreters identify expectations, goals and ethical considerations. This training will include information appropriate for both language translation and ASL interpretation. This training concludes the series of job-specific trainings offered for MRC members.
Registration: MRC web portal mrc.dentoncounty.com (will be available when training date is confirmed)
March 2013
March 9, 2013
MRC Orientation
Target Audience: Denton County Citizens interested in volunteeringTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon
Location: Denton County Health Department (Conference Room)
535 S. Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
Course description: The Denton County Medical Reserve Corps Orientation is designed to introduce new members to the MRC process. It includes: Medical Reserve Corp Information Session, Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities, Strategic National Stockpile, Contact and Deployment Procedures, and Point of Dispensing and Shelter Operations team assignments.
Registration: MRC web portal mrc.dentoncounty.com
March 23, 2013
AHA Heartsaver CPR & AED (for non-medical)
Target Audience:
Non-medical MRC members
Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon
Location: Denton County Health Department (Conference Room)
535 Loop 288, Denton, TX
76205
Course description: This course is for MRC members with in a non-medical role. American Heart Association's Heartsaver® CPR AED is an instructor-led course that teaches adult, child, and infant CPR and AED use, as well as how to relieve choking. There will be plenty of practice on mannequins, and after passing a simple test, you will be certified in CPR and AED use.
Registration: MRC web portal
mrc.dentoncounty.com
April 2013
April 19, 2013
Psychological First Aid
Target Audience:
All MRC members
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Denton County Health Department (Conference Room)
535 S. Loop 288, Denton, TX
76205
Course description: This interactive, face to face training provides mental health and non-mental health professionals with the concepts and skills associated with Psychological First Aid. Utilizing the RAPID model (Reflective Listening, Assessment of Needs, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition), this specialized training provides perspectives on injuries and trauma that are beyond those physical in nature. Additionally, the RAPID model is readily applicable to public health settings, the workplace, the military, faith-based organizations, mass disaster venues, and even the demands of more well circumscribed critical incidents, e.g., dealing with the psychological aftermath of accidents, robberies, suicide, homicide, or community violence.
Registration: MRC web portal
mrc.dentoncounty.com
May 2013
May 16, 2013
MRC Orientation
Target Audience: Denton County Citizens interested in volunteeringTime: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Denton County Health Department (Conference Room)
535 S. Loop 288, Denton, TX
76205
Course description: The Denton County Medical Reserve Corps Orientation is designed to introduce new members to the MRC process. It includes: Medical Reserve Corp Information Session, Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities, Strategic National Stockpile, Contact and Deployment Procedures, and Point of Dispensing and Shelter Operations team assignments.
Registration: MRC web portal
mrc.dentoncounty.com
May 24, 2013
Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS)
Target Audience:
All MRC members. Priority registration will be given to MRC members with a Medical or Command Team Assignment who were unable to attend BDLS in 2012.Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: TBD
Course description: The BDLS® course is a review of the all-hazards topics including natural & accidental man made events, traumatic & explosive events, nuclear & radiological events, biological events, & chemical events. Also included is information on the health care professional’s role in the public health and incident management systems, community mental health, & special needs of underserved & vulnerable populations.
Registration: MRC web portal
mrc.dentoncounty.com
June 2013
TBD, June
Cultural Competency in a Health Emergency
Target Audience:
This course is one that everyone should take at some point, and is open to all MRC members.Time: TBD
Location: Denton County Health Department (Conference Room)
535 S. Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
Course description:
What makes you unique? Why do you eat the foods you eat, wear your hair the way you do, or talk with an accent? Your culture helps to shape and define who you are. Denton County is home to a variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures. This interactive training will allow you to examine different worldviews, and will teach you how to better communicate with, interact with, and feel more comfortable around people from different cultures. The skills learned during this course can be used in shelters, POD setups, as well as in your everyday interactions.
Registration:
MRC web portal
mrc.dentoncounty.com
July 2013
MRC Orientation Target Audience: Denton County Citizens interested in volunteering
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon
Location:
Denton County Health Department (Conference Room)535 S. Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
Course description: The Denton County Medical Reserve Corps Orientation is designed to introduce new members to the MRC process. It includes: Medical Reserve Corp Information Session, Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities, Strategic National Stockpile, Contact and Deployment Procedures, and Point of Dispensing and Shelter Operations team assignments.
Registration: MRC web portal mrc.dentoncounty.com
AHA Heartsaver CPR & AED (for non-medical) Target Audience: Non-medical MRC members
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Location:
Denton County Health Department (Conference Room)535 S. Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
Course description: This course is for MRC members with in a non-medical role. American Heart Association's Heartsaver® CPR AED is an instructor-led course that teaches adult, child, and infant CPR and AED use, as well as how to relieve choking. There will be plenty of practice on mannequins, and after passing a simple test, you will be certified in CPR and AED use.
Registration: MRC web portal mrc.dentoncounty.com
TBD, July
Working with the Hearing Impaired
Target Audience:
This course is open to all MRC members, but those serving as Greeters, Interpreters, and in Command roles will have priority. Time: TBD
Location:
Denton County Health Department (Conference Room)535 S. Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205
Course description: This course will focus on a population we have not yet covered - Denton County residents who are hearing impaired. Participants will learn about the different idiosyncrasies of deafness, and how to better serve this group in a health emergency.
Registration: MRC web portal mrc.dentoncounty.com
