Training Schedule Jan To Jun 2009gc3 (2)

Emergency Services Training Schedule 2009 January ­ June TOMPKINS COUNTY CHAPTER (607) 273­1900 email: gcotterill@tompkins­redcross.org

Updated 12/23/2008

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As an Emergency Services worker there are required trainings that you must attend. This helps you become a better representative for the chapter and gives you an understanding of what the American Red Cross can assist clients with. As a Disaster Action Team (DAT) member you will be required to take a minimum of the following trainings at no cost to you: 1. Introduction to Disaster Services, self taught through web access http://www2.redcross.org/flash/course01_v01 (move your mouse arrow over the link) Print out the last page of the on-line course and bring it with you to Class #2 2. Fulfilling Our Mission 3. Mass Care Overview. (Can be self taught but better in class room setting). These next classes may not occur in this exact order. . . . . 4. Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance approx. 8 hours (1 day class) 5. Shelter Operations and Shelter Simulation also approx 8 hours 6. DAT Orientation about 1-2 hours 7. First Aid and CPR (Through Health & Safety, be sure to tell them you are a Disaster volunteer) To sign up for classes you may call the chapter at 273-1900 and ask for Gregg. You may also email me at: Gregg Cotterill, Director of Emergency Services [email protected] When you sign up for a class please be sure to include your phone number in the event the class is canceled. If you find that you cannot attend please be sure to let us know. Each class has a different minimum & maximum attendance requirement. Therefore if we do not reach a minimum the class may be canceled. It is very important that you enroll to ensure the instructor will have enough class room materials for each participant. It is important that if you are interested in taking a class, call to sign up. First to be sure we have enough materials and second if the class gets canceled or moved we would be able to notify you. We make every effort to remind individuals that have signed up but some times this is not possible. A couple of the ways we remind individuals is through e mail or a phone call. If you do not see a course/class listed that you may be interested in, please call us. We will be setting another course schedule for July through December 2009. We will take any and all suggestions for trainings. Thank you, Emergency Services Department

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The following pages are the course schedule for January through June 2009.

Fulfilling our Mission - Translating Your Compassion Into Community Action (DSGEN200A) Jan 14th Feb 11th Mar 5th Apr 13th May 7 June 4

6 PM – 9 PM 6 PM – 9 PM 6 PM – 9 PM 6 PM – 9 PM 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Ithaca Ithaca Ithaca Ithaca Endicott Endicott

This course is an introduction to potential disaster volunteers to the role of the Red Cross in the Community’s actions in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies and disasters. This course is a prerequisite for most other classes you will take. Prerequisite: Introduction to Disaster Services Mass Care Overview (DSMCC200A) Jan 22nd Feb 19th Mar 19th Apr 21st May 13 June 10

6 PM – 9 PM 6 PM – 9 PM 6 PM – 9 PM 6 PM – 9 PM 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Ithaca Ithaca Ithaca Ithaca Endicott Endicott

This course will give you an overview of the activities performed by the Mass Care group in support of a disaster relief operation. It will describe the roll of Mass Care workers and the services they provide. Prerequisites: Fulfilling our Mission Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance (DSCLS202A) Jan 31st Feb 28th Mar 21st May 2nd

830 AM – 4 PM 830 AM – 4 PM 830 AM – 4 PM 830 AM – 4 PM

Ithaca Ithaca Ithaca Ithaca

Must have a minimum number enrolled of 8 participants 3

Purpose: to prepare Red Cross Volunteers to perform the tasks of an individual Client Services casework service associate. It will focus on skills, knowledge and attitudes required of a Red Cross caseworker and consist of a hands-on simulated activity during which participants are provided the opportunity to conduct interviews, assess client needs and determine appropriate assistance using tools and resources available to caseworkers. Prerequisites: Fulfilling our Mission Shelter Operations & Simulation (ARC 3068-11 & 3068-12) Feb 7th Apr 18th May 23rd

830 AM – 4 PM 830 AM – 4 PM 830 AM – 4 PM

Location to be determined Ithaca Ithaca

Or may be taken as two separate class offerings in March 2009 at the Sullivan Trails Chapter (Elmira office). March 4 March 11

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Sullivan Trails Sullivan Trails

Must have minimum enrolled of 8 This class will prepare volunteers to manage shelter operations effectively and sensitively as a team while meeting the needs of people displaced as a result of a disaster. Participants should be those who will be working on shelter operations teams in their own community. Prerequisites: Mass Care Overview (ARC 3068-12) DAT Orientation: Participants will be disaster volunteers interested in DAT. The purpose is to prepare workers for response to disaster events and how to handle media requests. This Orientation will be scheduled with the Emergency Services Director. Additional Trainings: Disaster Mental Health Overview (ARC 3077-2) (minimum class size 4) February 14 April 25

9:00 am – 12 noon 9:00 am – 12 noon

Sidney (So. Tier office) Endicott (So. Tier office)

Participants should be those volunteers who are interested in working both with the local Disaster Action Team and the National Disaster Services Volunteers Prerequisites: Introduction to Disaster Services (ARC 3066) Psychological First Aid (DSCLS206A) (minimum class size 4) February 14

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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April 25

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Endicott (So. Tier office)

Participants are potential disaster volunteers and members of local agencies interested in supporting the role of the Red Cross. The purpose of this course is to prepare all American Red Cross workers to provide basic care, comfort and support to people who are experiencing disaster-related stress.

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Mass Casualty Disasters (ARC 3090-1) January 10

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sullivan Trails (Elmira office)

April 3

Time to be determined

Montour Falls Training Institute

Purpose: to prepare Red Cross employees and volunteers to provide a more effective initial response to a mass casualty disaster. Prerequisite: Fulfilling our Mission] Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment (DSIMS200) Part I: On line at the LMS (Learning Management System) is required prior to classroom session. For directions to take on line classes please call the chapter. Part II: In class day listed below April 3

Time to be determined

Montour Falls Training Institute

Purpose is to introduce the critical role of DA, explore related preparedness tasks, learn how to collect and communicate disaster assessment information, and become familiar with how disaster assessment information supports management and service delivery decisions. Health Services Response Workshop April 3

Time to be determined

Montour Falls Training Institute

This workshop is required for all Disaster Health Services Volunteers. Please bring your Health Services Protocols with you. This will bring you up to date on all the recent changes in the Health Services field. Please bring a bag lunch with you. Collaborating to Ensure Effective Service Delivery April 4 April 5

Time to be determined Time to be determined

Montour Falls Training Institute Montour Falls Training Institute

This course is a 2 day course consisting of a series of brief presentations and interactive discussion with workbook and small table-group based activities. The purpose of this course is to prepare Red Cross Volunteers and Employees to establish collaborative relationships that contribute to coordinated disaster response and help to ensure effective service delivery. This course will also prepare participants to begin conducting liaison activities in a chapter and establish a foundation upon which they can build toward a career as a liaison in the Disaster Services Human Resources (DSHR) System. Prerequisites: Fulfilling Our Mission

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DAT Meetings: DAT meetings are the first Tuesday of each month from 5 PM to 6 PM. The meetings are held in the Chapter Conference room. The dates for the DAT meetings are: Jan 6th Feb 3rd Mar 3rd Apr 7th May 5th Jun 2nd

5 PM – 6 PM 5 PM – 6 PM 5 PM – 6 PM 5 PM – 6 PM 5 PM – 6 PM 5 PM – 6 PM

Ithaca Ithaca Ithaca Ithaca Ithaca Ithaca

AARP Defensive Driving Course March 7

8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Endicott (So. Tier office)

This course is a requirement for obtaining the chapter ERV Driver Authorization. Cost of the class is $12.00 for AARP members, $14.00 for non members, payable to AARP. Bring driver’s license to class. Directions to Endicott: 17 E to exit 67 (Endicott) travel approximately ¼ mile take Main St. exit. Follow Main Street approximately 1 mile. Office is on the left: 620 E. Main Street Directions to Sidney: I88 to exit 9/Route 8 toward Sidney/Utica. At top of ramp turn left onto Rat 8 North and go approx. 1.2 miles. Turn Rt. onto River St., Turn right on Main St. Turn left on Liberty St. Civic Center, 21 Liberty Street traffic light to Route 12. Turn right on Rt 12. The town hall is ¼ mile on the left. Directions to Montour Falls Fire Academy (Disaster Institute): Take Rt 13 S from Ithaca and turn Right on Rt 224 go approximately 8.3 miles, turn left on College Ave go about ½ a mile and the Academy is at 600 College Ave. Directions to Sullivan Trail (Elmira): Take Rt 13S from Ithaca and Merge onto RT 17E go for about 4.1 miles Take the E. CHURCH ST/RT-352 exit, EXIT 56, Turn slight right onto E Church ST/NY-352 go approximately 1 mile, Turn right onto NY-14/Clemons Center PKWY go 7/10ths of a mile and Turn left onto E Washington Ave for about 1/10th of a mile, Turn right onto Stowell St. end at 911 Stowell St.

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