DISASTER TRAINING



Our next Disaster Training Mini-Institute 
is in October 2008. 

Training for Disaster Services Volunteers includes the following:

• Introductory Courses (offered online)
• First Aid and CPR Classes or call 792-4000.  CPR and First Aid is free to Disaster Volunteers.
• Disaster Action Team (DAT) Training
• Disaster Courses

Introductory Classes
All Disaster Volunteers (DAT & DSHR) must take the following online introductory classes:

American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation at: http://www.redcross.org/general/0,1082,0_153_,00.html 
The Orientation is the first class you need to take to become an American Red Cross volunteer.  It takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete.

Introduction to Disaster Services at:
http://www.redcross.org/flash/course01_v01/
This is the prerequisite class for all additional disaster trainings, which are mandatory for those interested in becoming a Disaster Services volunteer (i.e., working on local and national disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina).  It takes about 1 hour to complete.

First Aid and CPR Classes
Disaster Volunteers (DAT & DSHR) are required to maintain First Aid and CPR certifications.  First Aid certifications are good for 3 years; CPR must be repeated every year.

These classes are now offered as “blended” classes – with online portions followed by in-class skills demonstrations. Please remember that First Aid and CPR classes are FREE for Disaster Volunteers.  For instructions on how to register for either class as a Disaster Volunteer call the Response Volunteer Staffing Specialist at 513-579-3914.

You can register for First Aid and CPR at: http://www.cincinnatiredcross.org/EducationTraining/CourseDescriptions/tabid/106/Default.aspx

Disaster Action Team (DAT) Training
Prior to being assigned to a DAT, volunteers need to complete the Team Training and Emergency Assistance Principles course, offered online.  For access to this training, call the Response Volunteer Staffing Specialist at 513-579-3914.  DAT members should also take the courses listing below.

Required within 1^st year: