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 Lamorinda CERT and Lamorinda DART are delighted to announce that in collaboration with the American Red Cross they will bring advanced CERT training to the Lamorinda area.
Registration:
Online: through this form? or by phone: Ken Tom (925) 376-0533 A new and exciting Advanced Training for CERT graduates This training will be offered in collaboration with the American Red Cross and will train CERT graduates to become American Red Cross Disaster Volunteers. This training includes Standard First Aid, Adult CPR and AED and which will be FREE if you become a Red Cross Volunteer. Dates: - September 12, SMC, 9-5: Fulfilling Our Mission, Mass Care: An Overview
- September 26, SMC, 9-5: Shelter Operations
- October 24, SMC, 9-5: Volunteer Intake
- November 7, SMC, 9-5: Psychological First Aid
At a date and location of your choice: Standard First Aid with CPR / AED (see below for sample dates) Registration: Location Most classes will be held at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga. The Standard First Aid with CPR / AED will take place in Concord. Class Size The class is limited to 30 participants. We need a minimum of 20 to be able to get started. Red Cross Volunteer After attending 'Fulfilling Our Mission' participants can become American Red Cross Volunteers. This requires a background check. You do not have to become a registered American Red Cross Volunteer in order to take the training. Course Outline Description of the modules offered by the American Red Cross: Fulfilling Our Mission The purpose of this course is to enable participants to translate their care and compassion into community action, through a uniform message. The participants will be able to assess how to use their skills and abilities to strengthen the capacity of both the community and the Red Cross to better serve people affected by disaster. They will understand the Mission of the Red Cross, the Fundamental Principles and Values that support the mission and the expected behaviors of Red Cross volunteers and employees in the conduct of that mission. Mass Care: An Overview This course is designed to introduce the learners to the activities for the Mass Care group. It involves video segments, instructor lectures and classroom activities. The purpose of this basic level Disaster Services training is to provide an overview of the activities performed by the Mass Care group in support of a disaster relief operation. Shelter Operations This course is designed for the learners to acquire knowledge of Red Cross policies and procedures for setting up, running and closing a shelter during a disaster. The course includes lecture and group exercises. The purpose of this basic level Disaster Services course is to prepare employees and volunteers of the Red Cross and other agencies to manage shelter operations effectively and sensitively as a team while meeting the needs of people displaced as a result of a disaster.
Volunteer Intake The purpose of the workshop is to provide Red Cross staff with the knowledge and skills to prepare for, manage and maximize the use of Spontaneous Volunteers during a catastrophic event by learning the skills to set up Volunteer Intake Center and process new volunteers. Psychological First Aid The course will enable individual volunteers recognize the signs of stress in clients, co-workers and themselves and apply immediate support to people who may be experiencing stress. Participants will also learn how to obtain additional mental health support for themselves, co-workers and clients. Standard First Aid with CPR Teaches rescue breathing, choking rescue and adult one-rescuer CPR. You will also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest, plus how to treat cuts, bruises, bone and muscle injuries, shock, bleeding and other first aid emergencies. You can choose one of the following dates for your First Aid training: - Fri. 9/25/09 Concord, 9 - 4
- Sat. 10/3/09 Concord, 9 - 4
- Mon. 10/12/09 Oakland, 9 - 4
- Thurs. & Fri. 10/22, 6 - 10 & 10/23/09, 6 - 9 Concord
- Thurs. 11/12/09 Concord, 9 - 4
- Sat. 12/5/09 Concord, 9 - 4
Sign up today! On the web: LamorindaCERT.org By phone: (925) 376-0533
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