Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Annual Assembly, Orientation, Training, and Practicum |
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The 2016 Sonoma County MRC Annual Orientation (required for new volunteers) offers a no-fee comprehensive introduction to the Medical Reserve Corps, local Emergency Preparedness and Response structures, and an update on Communicable Diseases.
After the orientation four trainings will be offered: Hands Only CPR in School Overview, Point Source Investigation of Disease Outbreaks, N-95 Fit Testing, and current Vaccine Administration practices. A box lunch will be provided when you indicate below.
MRC volunteers are encouraged to attend both events.
WHEN: Thursday, May 19, 2016, Orientation 8:30-12:00, Lunch 12:00-1:00, Trainings 1:00-4:30
WHERE: North Coast Builders Exchange Training Center Room, 1030 Apollo Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (in The Lakes Business Park off of Sebastopol Road)
AUDIENCE: New and continuing MRC volunteers, clinicians who want to add to their disaster response skills, and all others interested
CEUs: (2.5) CEU contact hours pending approval for RNs, LVNs, Paramedics, and EMTs
Presenters:
Brentt Blaser, Emergency Coordinator, County of Sonoma Fire and Emergency Services Department
Christine Love, Program Planning & Evaluation Analyst, Public Health Preparedness, County of Sonoma DHS
Claire Etienne, MRC Coordinator, Public Health Preparedness, County of Sonoma DHS
Emely Hernandez, RN, PHN, Public Health Nurse, Disease Control, County of Sonoma DHS
Karen Holbrook, MD, MPH, Deputy Health Officer, County of Sonoma DHS
Lauri McFadden, Operations Manager, Sonoma Life Support, AMR
Lucinda Gardner, MSPH, Epidemiologist, County of Sonoma DHS
Mary Miller, RN, PHN, MSN, Supervising PHN, Disease Control, County of Sonoma DHS
Learning Objectives:
· Understand the concept, core values, roles, and responsibilities of MRC volunteers in disasters.
· Learn about SEMS, NIMS, and the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Plan as they relate to MRC.
· Understand current trends in emerging infectious diseases.
· Understand the Disaster Healthcare Volunteer (DHV) volunteer registration and notification system.
· Learn about Point Source Investigation of disease outbreaks
· Learn hands only CPR and Vaccine Administration
· Understand the role and scenarios in which MRC might be utilized
REGISTER for one or both (am and/or pm) sessions below. Also register for a box lunch and indicate if a vegetarian meal is preferred. REGISTRATION CLOSES at 5 pm Friday, May 13, 2016.
After the orientation four trainings will be offered: Hands Only CPR in School Overview, Point Source Investigation of Disease Outbreaks, N-95 Fit Testing, and current Vaccine Administration practices. A box lunch will be provided when you indicate below.
MRC volunteers are encouraged to attend both events.
WHEN: Thursday, May 19, 2016, Orientation 8:30-12:00, Lunch 12:00-1:00, Trainings 1:00-4:30
WHERE: North Coast Builders Exchange Training Center Room, 1030 Apollo Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (in The Lakes Business Park off of Sebastopol Road)
AUDIENCE: New and continuing MRC volunteers, clinicians who want to add to their disaster response skills, and all others interested
CEUs: (2.5) CEU contact hours pending approval for RNs, LVNs, Paramedics, and EMTs
Presenters:
Brentt Blaser, Emergency Coordinator, County of Sonoma Fire and Emergency Services Department
Christine Love, Program Planning & Evaluation Analyst, Public Health Preparedness, County of Sonoma DHS
Claire Etienne, MRC Coordinator, Public Health Preparedness, County of Sonoma DHS
Emely Hernandez, RN, PHN, Public Health Nurse, Disease Control, County of Sonoma DHS
Karen Holbrook, MD, MPH, Deputy Health Officer, County of Sonoma DHS
Lauri McFadden, Operations Manager, Sonoma Life Support, AMR
Lucinda Gardner, MSPH, Epidemiologist, County of Sonoma DHS
Mary Miller, RN, PHN, MSN, Supervising PHN, Disease Control, County of Sonoma DHS
Learning Objectives:
· Understand the concept, core values, roles, and responsibilities of MRC volunteers in disasters.
· Learn about SEMS, NIMS, and the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Plan as they relate to MRC.
· Understand current trends in emerging infectious diseases.
· Understand the Disaster Healthcare Volunteer (DHV) volunteer registration and notification system.
· Learn about Point Source Investigation of disease outbreaks
· Learn hands only CPR and Vaccine Administration
· Understand the role and scenarios in which MRC might be utilized
REGISTER for one or both (am and/or pm) sessions below. Also register for a box lunch and indicate if a vegetarian meal is preferred. REGISTRATION CLOSES at 5 pm Friday, May 13, 2016.