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Course
Information
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Course
Description
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Prerequisites
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Length
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ERVs:
Ready, Set, Roll
(ARC
3068-4, 09/05)
Basic
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Provides
learners with the opportunity to learn about and use an
Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) and all related
equipment. The course consists of two parts that
participants must complete: a self-study and an ERV
orientation and road test.
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Required:
- Mass
Care Overview (DSMCC200A, Rev. 04/07)
- Valid
driver’s license
- Satisfactory
DMV report
- Defensive
driving course certificate
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Self-Study:
3
Hours
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ERV
road test: Depends on # of students
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Fulfilling
Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion into Community
Action
(DSGEN200A,
07/06)
Basic
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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 |
Recommended:
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3.5
Hours
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Fundamentals
of Disaster Assessment
(DSSSS200C,
07/06)
Basic |
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 |
Recommended:
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Online:
4
Hours |
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Instructor
Led:
4
Hours |
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Introduction
to Disaster Services
(DSGEN202C,
09/05)
Basic
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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
Available in English & Spanish |
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45
Min |
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Logistics:
An Overview
(ARC
3071-1, 09/05)
Basic |
Provides participants with an overview of the
Material Support Services group and the activities
associated with it
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Required:
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3
Hours
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Logistics
Simulation (ARC3071-2, Rev 02/98)
Basic |
Simulation
designed to provide learners with the opportunity to
practice using skills and knowledge from Logistics: An
Overview |
Required:
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5.5
Hours |
| Mass
Care Overview (DSMCC200A, Rev. 04/07)
Basic |
Provides
an overview of the activities performed by the Mass Care
group on a disaster relief operation
Also available in Spanish [Cuidados
Collectivos: Vista General] |
Required:
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3
Hours |
| Psychological
First Aid (DSCLS206A, Rev. 09/06)
Basic |
The course provides a
framework for understanding the factors that affect
stress responses in disaster relief workers and the
clients they serve. In addition, it provides practical
suggestions about what you can say and do as you
practice the principles of Psychological First Aid. |
Recommended:
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4 Hours |
| Shelter
Operations (ARC 3068-11, Rev. 09/05)
Basic |
Provides
participants with knowledge of Red Cross policies and
procedures for setting up, running and closing a shelter
during a disaster |
Required:
- Mass
Care Overview (DSMCC200A, Rev. 04/07)
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3 Hours |
| Shelter
Simulation (ARC 3068-12, Rev. 09/05)
Basic |
Simulation
designed for learners to acquire knowledge of Red Cross
policies and procedures for setting up, running and
closing a shelter during a disaster |
Required:
- Shelter Operations (ARC
3068-11, Rev. 09/05)
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3.5 Hours |
