Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Annual Assembly, Orientation, Training, and Practicum |
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The 2017 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 two trainings will be offered: Stop the Bleed and TB xxxx.
After the orientation two trainings will be offered: Stop the Bleed and TB xxxx.
MRC volunteers are encouraged to attend both events.
WHEN: Thursday, May 18, 2017, Orientation 8:30-12:00, Lunch (on your own)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: (2.0) CEU contact hours pending approval for RNs, LVNs, Paramedics, and EMTs
Presenters:
Chris Helgren, Emergency Manager, 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
Karen Holbrook, MD, MPH, Deputy Health Officer, County of Sonoma DHS
Bryan Smith, Sonoma Life Support, AMR
Lucinda Gardner, MSPH, Epidemiologist, County of Sonoma DHS
Lindsey Totah, RN, 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.
WHEN: Thursday, May 18, 2017, Orientation 8:30-12:00, Lunch (on your own)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: (2.0) CEU contact hours pending approval for RNs, LVNs, Paramedics, and EMTs
Presenters:
Chris Helgren, Emergency Manager, 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
Karen Holbrook, MD, MPH, Deputy Health Officer, County of Sonoma DHS
Bryan Smith, Sonoma Life Support, AMR
Lucinda Gardner, MSPH, Epidemiologist, County of Sonoma DHS
Lindsey Totah, RN, 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.
· Understand the role and scenarios in which MRC might be utilized
· Learn about 'Stop the Bleed' with hands on practice
· Learn about 'Stop the Bleed' with hands on practice
· TB Disease vs. TB infection: Understand the difference. Learn to place and evaluate skin tests.
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REGISTER for one or both (am and/or pm) sessions below. REGISTRATION CLOSES at 5 pm Friday, May 12, 2017.