International Educational Offerings
These programs are Free to the General Public.
All International Courses are Approved for Ohio / Kentucky Social Work and Counselor CEU's
Program Descriptions
Orientation to the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement
This program explains the structure, history, and basis for the humanitarian services provided by the International Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement worldwide. The core programs and services provided to the vulnerable people of the world are an integral part of this course. OIS is a prerequisite for all other International course
International Humanitarian law/The Geneva Conventions
This course provides a basic introduction to International Humanitarian Law, the body of rules and principles that seeks to limit the conduct of war and protect the victims of armed conflict, more commonly referred to as the Geneva Conventions, and refuting the old adage that “All is fair in Love and WAR.” It explains the legal protections for people, combatants, and civilians, impacted by war and the work of the Red Cross on behalf of those groups of people.
Qualifies for SW Ethics Credit
International Relief and Recovery
This program explores the role of the American Red Cross in preparing for and responding to international disasters, as well as how it works with the Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies It also covers a variety of current international relief and development projects worldwide. International relief activities that the local chapter is involved in like the African measles initiative are explained during this course.
Family Linking
This program explains the comprehensive global communication network and how the International Red Cross Committee based in Geneva works in conjunction with all the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to locate, reunite and exchange Red Cross Messages between separated loved ones because of war, international conflict, or disaster. The tracing of Holocaust survivors continues to be a critical part of this program
Attention: Ohio & Kentucky Social Workers /Counselors
International Educational Offerings September 2008
- September 24th - Orientation to International Services (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
- September 24th - International Humanitarian Law (1:30 – 5:00 p.m.)
- September 25th - International Relief & Development (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
- September 25th - Tracing and Other International Social Services (1:30 – 5:00 p.m.)
CEU Approved for Ohio and Kentucky Social Workers/Counselors
RSX 019203/ RCX 050602
3.5 CEU’s -Orientation to International Services
3 CEU’s -International Humanitarian Law
3.5 CEU’s –International Relief & Development
3 CEU’s Tracing and Other International Social Services
Social Workers & Counselors Only
CEU Pre-registration required $35 per program $50 for two, $65 for three, and $80 for ALL FOUR
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All Participants are REQUIRED TO PRE - REGISTER
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Attention Lawyers
International Humanitarian Law Seminar
3 CLE Credits
December 9th & 10th, 2008
Session 1 - Tuesday December 9th (Ohio and Kentucky Lawyers)
American Red Cross, Downtown Office
720 Sycamore Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Session 2 - Wednesday December 10th (Ohio Lawyers ONLY)
American Red Cross Blue ash Office
10870 Kenwood Road Blue ash Ohio 45242
About the Seminar: The War on Terrorism and International Humanitarian Law; Are they compatible? “All is fair in love and war” is not true. How much do you know about the Geneva Conventions that govern war?
Registration will be available later this calendar year. If additional information needed at this time contact Int'l Services at 513-579-3954
Pre-registration: $65.00
Walkins Day of Program: $75.00
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The International Department will bring this course to your law firm. Guarantee of 10 participants required.
For additional information contact Vince Costello International Services Director: costellov@cincinntiredcross.org or at (513) -579-3954 |