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Upcoming Emergency Services Training Courses

All courses are free unless otherwise noted. To register, click on course name, call (518) 458-8111 ext. 5123 or send an e-mail.

COURSE	DATE	TIME	LOCATION	INSTRUCTOR
Disaster Action Team Workshop - This workshop will provide Red Cross employees and volunteers an orientation to the Red Cross disaster relief program and to the chapter’s Disaster Action Team (DAT) program. Participants are encouraged to complete Fulfilling Our Mission and Introduction to Disaster Services (an on-line course) before taking this course.	8/30/10	6-8 pm	Albany, Everett Rd., Board Room	B. Gray
Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion into Action -This basic level course introduces 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. The course will enable individual volunteers to translate their care and compassion for their community into action and provide information to other community agencies on Red Cross work and possible partnership in preparation for and response to a disaster.	9/216/10	5:30- 9 pm	Albany, Everett Rd., Board Room	S. Kent
Disaster Action Team Workshop - This workshop will provide Red Cross employees and volunteers an orientation to the Red Cross disaster relief program and to the chapter’s Disaster Action Team (DAT) program. Participants are encouraged to complete Fulfilling Our Mission and Introduction to Disaster Services (an on-line course) before taking this course.	9/27/10	6-8 pm	Albany, Everett Rd., Board Room	B. Gray
Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance - This basic level class will focus on the skills, knowledge and attitudes required of a Red Cross caseworker. Participants will learn how to conduct interviews, assess client needs and determine the appropriate assistance, using the tools and resources available to caseworkers. Fulfilling Our Mission is a required prerequisite for this course.Must attend both sessions.	9/2710 and 9/29/10	6-10 pm	Albany, Everett Rd., Board Room	B. Gray
Health Services Response Workshop - This workshop is designed to orient licensed or certified health professionals to the roles and responsibilities of a Health Services Associate when working on behalf of the Red Cross to meet the disaster-related health needs of clients. The course will prepare licensed or certified health professionals to either work in their local chapter jurisdiction or be deployed to a Red Cross disaster relief operation and function as professionals within the Health Services Protocols. Fulfilling Our Mission is a required prerequisite to this course.	10/2/10	9:30 am- 5pm	Albany, Everett Rd., Board Room	D. Ahnert
Defensive Driving - New York Safety Program NYSP Safe Driving Techniques Course, approved by NYS Department of Motor Vehicles  for up to 4 points reduction and  10% insurance reduction purposes for 3 years. Attendees must attend both sessions. Course charge is $35. Defensive Driving Course is required for ERV Driver Certification.	10/17/10 and 10/24/10	3-6PM	Albany, Everett Rd., Board Room	D. Ahnert
Introduction to Disaster			ON LINE
First Aid/AED1  (Required for disaster relief work. See note below.)

 

¹FIRST AID/AED. This course is offered through the Health & Safety Department. To register, call (518) 458-8111 ext.5134, send an e-mail or register online here. You must be a current Disaster Services volunteer to sign up for this course under Disaster Services. Current volunteer status will be verified at the time of registration. Course fees vary.

DISASTER SERVICES TECHNOLOGY: Offers courses both on-line and in person. Contact DST101@usa.redcross.org

GREENWICH CONN. RED CROSS CHAPTER: Training courses can be found at (203) 869-8444 ext. 145

CEU Credit available