Disaster Services Course Descriptions

Introduction to Disaster Service-Introduces learners to American Red Cross Disaster Services and allow them to discover how volunteers support this critical mission and to explore ways they can become involved in a local chapter.

Fulfilling Our Mission- Introduces potential disaster volunteers and members of other local agencies to the role of the Red Cross in the community’s actions in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies and disasters.

Shelter Operations-Provides participants with knowledge of Red Cross policies and procedures for setting up, running and closing a shelter during a disaster.

Shelter Simulation-Simulation designed for learners to acquire knowledge of Red Cross policies and procedures for setting up, running and closing a shelter during a disaster.

Mass Care Overview-Provides an overview of the activities preformed by the Mass Care group on a disaster relief operation.

Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment-Introduces the critical role of disaster assessment, explore related preparedness tasks, learn how to collect and communicate disaster assessment information, & become familiar with how disaster assessment info supports management and service delivery decisions.

Mass Casualty Disaster-Prepares employees and volunteers to plan for and respond to mass casualty disasters.

Weapons of Mass Destruction/Terrorism-Creates an awareness of the complex response issues and concerns associated with a WMD/T incident.

Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance-Trains Red Cross caseworkers how to conduct effective client interviews and provide appropriate assistance to help meet a client’s immediate disaster-caused or disaster-aggravated needs.

Client Assistance Cards-Introduces caseworkers to the role of issuing Client Assistance Cards by interviewing clients, filling out the proper forms and activating Client Assistance Cards via phone.

Psychological First Aid-Provides a framework for understanding the factors that affect stress responses in disaster relief workers and the clients they serve.

ERVs: Ready Set Roll-Provides learners with the opportunity to learn about and use an Emergency Response Vehicle and all related equipment.

Logistics: An Overview- Provides participants with an overview of the Material Support Services group and the activities associated with it.

Supervision in Disaster-Addresses supervisory issues on a disaster relief operation through a simulation.

Collaborating to Ensure Effective Service Delivery-Introduces what a liaison is and what a liaison does-how they collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery in a manner that yields community trust in, appreciation for and goodwill toward the American Red Cross.

Disaster Kitchen Training: Provides learners with opportunity to learn about and practice working in a kitchen to prepare meals for delivery to clients affected by a disaster.

Health Service Response Workshop (Professional)- Orients licensed or certified health professionals to the roles and responsibilities of a Health Services worker when working on behalf of the American Red Cross to meet the disaster-related health need of clients.

Foundations of Disaster Mental Health (Professional)-Introduces participants to the key concepts, knowledge and skills required of anyone assigned to DHM.

Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command Liaison-Prepares Red Cross employees and volunteers who will be assigned to government and emergency settings to work collaboratively with Red Cross partners, helping to ensure a coordinated response that results in effective service delivery.

Health & Safety Course Descriptions

Adult CPR This class will help you identify ways to prevent injury and/or illness. You will be taught adult skills of rescue breathing, choking and CPR

ADULT CPR & FIRST AID This class will help you be able to identify ways to prevent injury and/or illness. You will be taught adult CPR and basic care for injury and/or sudden illness until the victim can receive professional care.

First Aid Only Learn how to recognize an emergency, basic care steps for bleeding wounds, muscle/bone/joint injuries and sudden illness

RTE: Responding to Emergencies (Camp Health Officers) Includes CPR: for the Professional Rescuer. Class objective to help you identify ways to prevent injury and/or illness and basic care for injuries and/or sudden illness until the victim can receive professional care.

Recertification thru Challenge: Students must have current card. There will be no instruction in this class. Students are completely responsible for preparation. Failing the written test disqualifies the student to continue with skills and requires re-registration & payment for a new course.