SMRRC Training

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Preparing for all Abilities; Including People with Disabilities and the Elderly in Emergency Preparedness

Presented by: Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
Date: June 17 , 2008
Time: 12:30 – 5:00 PM
Location:The Thomas Room, 729 Broadway, South Portland, ME
Information: Flyer

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Maine Emergency Management Agency Training Schedule (click for schedule)

Training DVD's Avialable from SMRRC

SMRRC has produced nine training DVD's for in service education and emergency preparedness training. These were videos shot at past training sessions. These training DVD's are free of charge (for our 4 county region). Please contact Cindy Stewart at 662-2965." Each DVD is about 45 minutes to an hour in length and are available for the following topics:

RxAir (Air isolation in filtration unit)
IsoChamber (for emergency patient quaranteen)
CF 60 Biological PAPR (Hospital use-Powered Air Purifyinjg Respirator)
Mintie Ante Room (For hospital patient isolation)
Radiation Detection Meters
Gas detection Meters
Scott Proflow 3, PAPR (Powered Air Purifyinjg Respirator)
Portable Decontamination showers and pre and post decontamination kits use.
Training DVD and CD on Vortran (Air Driven automatic Resucitators).

Hospital Decontamination Equipment Standard Operational Guidlines (SOG):

Maine's 3 Regional Resource Centers are Partnering with Yale New Haven Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response, to bring these new training resources to Maine.
Yale New Haven Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response: Online Education & Training

Introduction to Emergency Management with NIMS (EM 103)
Best Practices for the Protection of Hospital-Based First Receivers (EM 120)
Incident Command Systems (ICS) for Health Care with NIMS (EM 140)
Bioterrorism Preparedness for Clinicians (EM 201)
Mental Health Aspects of Emergencies and Disasters for Non-Mental Health Professionals (EM 230)

National

Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS)

An 8-hour review of all-hazards topics including natural and accidental man-made events, traumatic and explosive events, nuclear and radiological events, biological events and chemical events. Also included is information on such critical areas as the healthcare provider's role in the public health and incident management systems, community mental health and special needs of underserved and vulnerable populations.Instructor-led, Fee applies, 6.5 Category 1 CME credits, Certificate of Training, valid for 4 years. Info..

Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS)

An intensive 2-day course that allows participants to demonstrate competencies in casualty decontamination, essential skills and mass casualty incident information systems/technology applications. Using simulated all-hazards scenarios and mass casualty incidents, attendees will engage in 4 interactive sessions in which simulated patients are treated in various disaster drills and situations. Training is focused on the development of "hands on" skills to allow participants to apply the knowledge learned in BDLS. Prerequisite: BDLS. Instructor-led Fee applies, 13.0 Category 1 CME credits, Must be BDLS trained, Certificate of Training, valid for 4 years Info..

National Disaster Life Support Instructor Course (NDLS)

A 6-hour session of small-group discussions and practice sessions to assist physicians, PAs, NPs, nurses and paramedics to become familiar with setting up and conducting a course. Specific detail regarding the labor-intensive needs of the program are discussed along with potential sources of assistance. The Yale New Haven Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response has been designated as the Northeast regional provider of the NDLS program by the American Medical Association. Instructor-led, Fee applies, Must be ADLS trained, Certificate of Training, valid for 4 years. Info..

FEMA Independent Study Program

Core Courses:

IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System
IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
IS-800.B National Response Framework, An Introduction -

Other Courses we (SMRRC) recommend:

IS-1 Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position
IS-5.A An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
IS-7 A Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance
IS-22 Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
IS-120 An Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises
IS-139 Exercise Design - Professional Development Series (Click for more details)

IS-200.FW Basic Incident Command System, I-200, for Federal Disaster Workers
IS-240 Leadership & Influence - Professional Development Series (Click for more details)
IS-241 Decision Making and Problem Solving - Professional Development Series (Click for more details)
IS-242 Effective Communication - Professional Development Series (Click for more details)
IS-244 Developing and Managing Volunteers - Professional Development Series (Click for more details)
IS-275 The EOC's Role in Community Preparedness, Response and Recovery Activities
IS-292 Disaster Basics
IS-324 Community Hurricane Preparedness
IS-346 An Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel
IS-547 Introduction to Continuity of Operations (COOP)

University of Albany School of Public Health, online courses


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	State and local Preparing for all Abilities; Including People with Disabilities and the Elderly in Emergency Preparedness Presented by: Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Date: June 17 , 2008 Time: 12:30 – 5:00 PM Location:The Thomas Room, 729 Broadway, South Portland, ME Information: Flyer Maine Emergency Management Agency Training Schedule (click for schedule) Training DVD's Avialable from SMRRC SMRRC has produced nine training DVD's for in service education and emergency preparedness training. These were videos shot at past training sessions. These training DVD's are free of charge (for our 4 county region). Please contact Cindy Stewart at 662-2965." Each DVD is about 45 minutes to an hour in length and are available for the following topics: RxAir (Air isolation in filtration unit) IsoChamber (for emergency patient quaranteen) CF 60 Biological PAPR (Hospital use-Powered Air Purifyinjg Respirator) Mintie Ante Room (For hospital patient isolation) Radiation Detection Meters Gas detection Meters Scott Proflow 3, PAPR (Powered Air Purifyinjg Respirator) Portable Decontamination showers and pre and post decontamination kits use. Training DVD and CD on Vortran (Air Driven automatic Resucitators). Hospital Decontamination Equipment Standard Operational Guidlines (SOG): Maine's 3 Regional Resource Centers are Partnering with Yale New Haven Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response, to bring these new training resources to Maine. Yale New Haven Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response: Online Education & Training Introduction to Emergency Management with NIMS (EM 103) Best Practices for the Protection of Hospital-Based First Receivers (EM 120) Incident Command Systems (ICS) for Health Care with NIMS (EM 140) Bioterrorism Preparedness for Clinicians (EM 201) Mental Health Aspects of Emergencies and Disasters for Non-Mental Health Professionals (EM 230) National Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS) An 8-hour review of all-hazards topics including natural and accidental man-made events, traumatic and explosive events, nuclear and radiological events, biological events and chemical events. Also included is information on such critical areas as the healthcare provider's role in the public health and incident management systems, community mental health and special needs of underserved and vulnerable populations.Instructor-led, Fee applies, 6.5 Category 1 CME credits, Certificate of Training, valid for 4 years. Info.. Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS) An intensive 2-day course that allows participants to demonstrate competencies in casualty decontamination, essential skills and mass casualty incident information systems/technology applications. Using simulated all-hazards scenarios and mass casualty incidents, attendees will engage in 4 interactive sessions in which simulated patients are treated in various disaster drills and situations. Training is focused on the development of "hands on" skills to allow participants to apply the knowledge learned in BDLS. Prerequisite: BDLS. Instructor-led Fee applies, 13.0 Category 1 CME credits, Must be BDLS trained, Certificate of Training, valid for 4 years Info.. National Disaster Life Support Instructor Course (NDLS) A 6-hour session of small-group discussions and practice sessions to assist physicians, PAs, NPs, nurses and paramedics to become familiar with setting up and conducting a course. Specific detail regarding the labor-intensive needs of the program are discussed along with potential sources of assistance. The Yale New Haven Center for Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response has been designated as the Northeast regional provider of the NDLS program by the American Medical Association. Instructor-led, Fee applies, Must be ADLS trained, Certificate of Training, valid for 4 years. Info.. FEMA Independent Study Program Core Courses: IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction IS-800.B National Response Framework, An Introduction - Other Courses we (SMRRC) recommend: IS-1 Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position IS-5.A An Introduction to Hazardous Materials IS-7 A Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance IS-22 Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness IS-120 An Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises IS-139 Exercise Design - Professional Development Series (Click for more details) IS-200.FW Basic Incident Command System, I-200, for Federal Disaster Workers IS-240 Leadership & Influence - Professional Development Series (Click for more details) IS-241 Decision Making and Problem Solving - Professional Development Series (Click for more details) IS-242 Effective Communication - Professional Development Series (Click for more details) IS-244 Developing and Managing Volunteers - Professional Development Series (Click for more details) IS-275 The EOC's Role in Community Preparedness, Response and Recovery Activities IS-292 Disaster Basics IS-324 Community Hurricane Preparedness IS-346 An Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel IS-547 Introduction to Continuity of Operations (COOP) University of Albany School of Public Health, online courses Preparedness & Community Response to Pandemics Terrorism, Preparedness, and Public Health: An Introduction Satellite Broadcasts Aired and open to the public at the University at Albany School of Public Health, and open to any external site for downlinking. Live webcasting. Registration information will be posted at least two weeks prior to each program.
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