Palm Beach County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)

05/22/2018

Training Update for June 2018

Please find below, a list of upcoming trainings/events offered through the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and/or our partners. This information is being offered to you for skill development or professional development purposes, and to make you feel more comfortable should you be asked to respond.

You are not required to take any of these courses however, Orientation, Background Screening, and FEMA IS100 and 700 are all required to be deployed to assist in a real world event.
1. MRC Orientation: Learn the basics of the MRC, meet the coordinator, discuss volunteer roles and duties, and have your picture taken for your ID badge.
a. When: Tuesday, May 22nd from 6pm-7:00pm
b. Where: PB County Medical Society located on Forest Hill Blvd.
c. To register: email John at [email protected]

2. NATURAL DISASTER AWARENESS FOR CAREGIVERS AWR-308 – This 4-hour course is designed to enhance the caregiver’s awareness of vulnerability factors associated with senior citizens. Senior citizens are particularly vulnerable to natural hazards. Factors such as physical limitations, mental ailments, and medication requirements are issues of concern for caregivers of senior citizens.
a. When: Tuesday, June 12th from 1:30pm -5:30pm
b. Where: Broward County Emergency Management
c. To register: email John at [email protected]

3. 2018 EMS Providers Symposium – The purpose of this fast paced, highly informative event is to focus on education and interoperability of both EMS and hospitals thus driving improvement and leading to better patient outcomes. This event will feature cutting edge content such as new patient care strategies and techniques in the field of cardiac care, stroke management, and severe trauma among others.
a. When: Thursday, June 21st 9am – 3pm
b. Where: Palm Beach Atlantic University
c. To register: email John at [email protected]

4. MGT-319 Bioterrorism: Mass Prophylaxis Preparedness and Planning : ( MGT-319)
This course is a guide for local health officials and their partners in the local public health system to coordinate plans to provide mass distribution of pharmaceuticals for the jurisdiction as they relate to the Division of Strategic National Stockpile (DSNS) Program. The purpose of this course is to enhance a jurisdiction’s preparedness and emergency response efforts by developing (or revising) a plan addressing an all-hazards approach towards mass prophylaxis.
a. When: Monday July 9th AND Tuesday, July 10th 8:30 – 5pm both days
b. Where: Florida Dept. of Health in Broward County
c. To register: email John at [email protected]

5. ***Background Screenings: Background Screenings can now be taken at your leisure at select venues throughout the county. Contact John at [email protected] about registration information.

6. FEMA Incident Command Courses ICS100 and 700 (online) – These two courses are part of the basic requirements for the Medical Reserve Corps. The courses will equip first responders and first receivers with the skills needed to understand the Incident Command Structure under which all Medical Reserve Corps volunteers will operate under during a declared emergency/disaster.
Introduction to Incident Command System: IS-100.b
http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is100b.asp
National Incident Management System (NIMS): IS-700.a
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/is/is700a.asp
If you take the course online you will receive an email with a link to your certificate – this email can be forwarded to the unit Coordinator to be added to your profile
Please fax or mail in any hard copies of your certificate

7. Just in Time Disaster Training Video Library
• Over 420 disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and planning videos
http://www.JustInTimeDisasterTraining.org

8. IS 907 Active Shooter (On-line) – This course isn’t directly related to the responsibilities of volunteers but is being provided to you as overall general safety training. Click on the link below to access.
http://emilms.fema.gov/IS907/index.htm

***Special Note about responding to a Live Event (Emergency or Disaster)
When an MRC Volunteer responds to an Everbridge Notification for a live event, that person will receive specific instructions as to where to report. These instructions will come either via email or telephone.

FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Independent Study Course overview: IS-100.B: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100

08/30/2017

Training Update for September 2017

Please find below, a list of upcoming trainings/events offered through the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and/or our partners. This information is being offered to you for skill development or professional development purposes, and to make you feel more comfortable should you be asked to respond.

You are not required to take any of these courses (however, an Orientation, Background Screening, and FEMA IS100 and 700 are part of full acceptance as an MRC member).

1. Stop the Bleed Training: Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. The following primary principles of trauma care will be covered:
• Ensure your own safety
• The ABCs of Bleeding
A – Alert – call 9-1-1
B – Bleeding – find the bleeding injury
C – Compress – apply pressure to stop the
bleeding by:
o Cover the wound with a clean cloth and apply
pressure by pushing directly on it with both hands, OR
o Use a tourniquet, OR
o Pack (stuff) the wound with gauze or a clean
cloth and then apply pressure with both hands.
a. When: Monday, September 11th, 9-11am
b. Where: FL Dept of Health PBC
c. To register: email John at [email protected]

2. MRC Orientation: Learn the basics of the MRC, meet the coordinator, discuss volunteer roles and duties, and have your picture taken for your ID badge.
a. When: Tuesday, September 26th from 6pm-7:00pm
b. To register: email John at [email protected]
c. Location: Takes place at the Palm Beach County Medical Society located on Forest Hill Blvd.
***You must be registered to attend***

3. MGT404 Sports and Special Events Incident Management Course
This course develops athletic department staffs, facility management personnel, campus public safety personnel, emergency response supervisors, and others involved in sports/special event management to better manage incidents that could occur during an event.
a. When: October 16th AND October 17th 9am – 5pm
b. Where: Delray Beach Public Library
c. To register: email John at [email protected]

4. ***Background Screenings: Background Screenings can now be taken at your leisure at select venues throughout the county. Contact John at [email protected] about registration information.

5. FEMA Incident Command Courses ICS100 and 700 (online) – These two courses are part of the basic requirements for the Medical Reserve Corps. The courses will equip first responders and first receivers with the skills needed to understand the Incident Command Structure under which all Medical Reserve Corps volunteers will operate under during a declared emergency/disaster.
Introduction to Incident Command System: IS-100.b
http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is100b.asp
National Incident Management System (NIMS): IS-700.a
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/is/is700a.asp
If you take the course online you will receive an email with a link to your certificate – this email can be forwarded to the unit Coordinator to be added to your profile
Please fax or mail in any hard copies of your certificate

6. Just in Time Disaster Training Video Library
• Over 420 disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and planning videos
http://www.JustInTimeDisasterTraining.org

7. IS 907 Active Shooter (On-line) – This course isn’t directly related to the responsibilities of volunteers but is being provided to you as overall general safety training. Click on the link below to access.
http://emilms.fema.gov/IS907/index.htm

***Special Note about responding to a Live Event (Emergency or Disaster)
When an MRC Volunteer responds to an Everbridge Notification for a live event, that person will receive specific instructions as to where to report. These instructions will come either via email or telephone.

FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Independent Study Course overview: IS-100.B: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100

11/01/2016

Training Update for November 2016

Please find below, a list of upcoming trainings/events offered through the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and/or our partners. This information is being offered to you for skill development or professional development purposes, and to make you feel more comfortable should you be asked to respond.

You are not required to take any of these courses (however, an Orientation, Background Screening, and FEMA IS100 and 700 are part of full acceptance as an MRC member).

Please see any accompanying registration instructions or websites for further information

***Diabetes Coalition of PBC raising awareness about Diabetes during the month of November (see events below)

1. MRC Orientation: Learn the basics of the MRC, meet the coordinator, discuss volunteer roles and duties, and have your picture taken for your ID badge.
a. When: Tuesday, November 15th from 6pm-7:00pm
b. To register: email John at [email protected]
c. Location: Takes place at the Palm Beach County Medical Society located on Forest Hill Blvd. You must be registered to attend.

2. MGT-319 Bioterrorism: Mass Prophylaxis Preparedness and Planning: (MGT-319)
Description: This course is a guide for local health officials and their partners in the local public health system to coordinate plans to provide mass distribution of pharmaceuticals for the jurisdiction as they relate to the Division of Strategic National Stockpile (DSNS) Program. The purpose of this course is to enhance a jurisdiction’s preparedness and emergency response efforts by developing (or revising) a plan addressing an all-hazards approach towards mass prophylaxis.
a. When: Tuesday, November 29th AND Wednesday, November 30th 8-5pm
b. To register: email John at [email protected]
c. Location: FL Dept. of Health PBC

3. Everbridge/SERVFL Communications Drill
a. When: Thursday, December 8th
A SERVFL/Everbridge Alert will be sent to all MRC Volunteers requesting support. We ask that when you receive this alert, please click “Confirm Receipt” if you receive via email, or press the appropriate number if you receive via phone call. This is a simulation exercise which tests our ability to issue an alert through SERVFL/Everbridge and your ability to respond.

4. ***Background Screenings: Background Screenings can now be taken at your leisure at select venues throughout the county. Contact John at [email protected] about registration information.

5. FEMA Incident Command Courses ICS100 and 700 (online) – These two courses are part of the basic requirements for the Medical Reserve Corps. The courses will equip first responders and first receivers with the skills needed to understand the Incident Command Structure under which all Medical Reserve Corps volunteers will operate under during a declared emergency/disaster.
Introduction to Incident Command System: IS-100.b
http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is100b.asp
National Incident Management System (NIMS): IS-700.a
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/is/is700a.asp
If you take the course online you will receive an email with a link to your certificate – this email can be forwarded to the unit Coordinator to be added to your profile
Please fax or mail in any hard copies of your certificate

6. Just in Time Disaster Training Video Library
• Over 420 disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and planning videos
http://www.JustInTimeDisasterTraining.org

7. IS 907 Active Shooter (On-line) – This course isn’t directly related to the responsibilities of volunteers but is being provided to you as overall general safety training. Click on the link below to access.
http://emilms.fema.gov/IS907/index.htm

***Special Note about responding to a Live Event (Emergency or Disaster)
When an MRC Volunteer responds to an Everbridge Notification for a live event, that person will receive specific instructions as to where to report. These instructions will come either via email or telephone.

Local Events:
Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County (this is not a MRC event)
Looking for students, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and others including English, Spanish and Creole-speaking volunteers to help with:
• Event Preparation and Clean-up,
• Conducting Diabetes Screening Assessments, and
• Data Collection Activities.

Various dates and multiple locations (see link below)
http://www.diabetescoalitionpbc.org/diabetes-month-2016-overview/
To volunteer – click on link below
http://www.diabetescoalitionpbc.org/volunteer/

FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Independent Study Course overview: IS-100.B: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100

08/17/2016

Training Update for September 2016

Please find below, a list of upcoming trainings/events offered through the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and/or our partners. This information is being offered to you for skill development or professional development purposes, and to make you feel more comfortable should you be asked to respond.

You are not required to take any of these courses (however, an Orientation, Background Screening, and FEMA IS100 and 700 are part of full acceptance as an MRC member).

Please see any accompanying registration instructions or websites for further information.

***August 18th MRC Orientation has been cancelled

1. MRC Orientation: Learn the basics of the MRC, meet the coordinator, discuss volunteer roles and duties, and have your picture taken for your ID badge.
a. When: Tuesday, September 20th from 6pm-7:00pm
b. To register: email John at [email protected]
c. Location: Takes place at the Palm Beach County Medical Society located on Forest Hill Blvd. You must be registered to attend.

2. PER-220 Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents: (PER-220)

This course prepares participants to perform safely and effectively during an incident involving biological agents. It provides detailed technical information and includes hands-on practice of actions required of emergency responders and medical personnel during a biological incident.
a. When: Monday, October 17 AND Tuesday, October 18th 8-5pm
b. To register: email John at [email protected]
c. Location: PBC Sheriff’s Office

3. ***Background Screenings: Background Screenings can now be taken at your leisure at select venues throughout the county. Contact John at [email protected] about registration information.

4. FEMA Incident Command Courses ICS100 and 700 (online) – These two courses are part of the basic requirements for the Medical Reserve Corps. The courses will equip first responders and first receivers with the skills needed to understand the Incident Command Structure under which all Medical Reserve Corps volunteers will operate under during a declared emergency/disaster.
Introduction to Incident Command System: IS-100.b
http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is100b.asp
National Incident Management System (NIMS): IS-700.a
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/is/is700a.asp
If you take the course online you will receive an email with a link to your certificate – this email can be forwarded to the unit Coordinator to be added to your profile
Please fax or mail in any hard copies of your certificate

5. Just in Time Disaster Training Video Library
• Over 420 disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and planning videos
http://www.JustInTimeDisasterTraining.org

6. IS 907 Active Shooter (On-line) – This course isn’t directly related to the responsibilities of volunteers but is being provided to you as overall general safety training. Click on the link below to access.
http://emilms.fema.gov/IS907/index.htm

***Special Note about responding to a Live Event (Emergency or Disaster)
When an MRC Volunteer responds to an Everbridge Notification for a live event, that person will receive specific instructions as to where to report. These instructions will come either via email or telephone.
Local Events:
1. The Future of Medicine Summit X 2016
o When: Friday – September 16th
o Cost: $75
o Where: Palm Beach County Convention Center
o Why: Predicated on the fact that physicians, the heart and soul of health care, must take an active role in fashioning real change in the health care system, the Future of Medicine in Palm Beach County is designed to engage physicians and key community stakeholders in the reformation of the County’s health care delivery system to one that make sense and addresses fundamental patient care and cost issues, creating a road map to where medicine should be in 5 years. This year’s theme – The Quest for Health Aging…Mind, Body & Spirit will bring together leading physicians, health policy experts and researchers.

Register online at www.pbcms.org/events/future-of-medicine

5.5 Hours - CME’s and CEU’s are a

FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Independent Study Course overview: IS-100.B: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100

06/30/2016

Training Update for July 2016

Please find below, a list of upcoming trainings/events offered through the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and/or our partners. This information is being offered to you for skill development or professional development purposes, and to make you feel more comfortable should you be asked to respond.

You are not required to take any of these courses (however, an Orientation, Background Screening, and FEMA IS100 and 700 are part of full acceptance as an MRC member).

Please see any accompanying registration instructions or websites for further information.

1. Operation No Fly Zone Terrorism Exercise
a. When: Thursday, July 28th 7:30pm – 10pm
b. Where: Palm Beach International Airport and participating hospital,emergency departments
c. To register: email John at [email protected]

***Volunteers Needed ***

Dozens of volunteers are needed to play the role of victims

2. MRC Communications Drill in conjunction with the Operation No Fly Zone Exercise
a. When: Thursday evening, July 28th
A SERVFL/Everbridge Alert will be sent to all MRC Volunteers requesting support. We ask that when you receive this alert, please click “Confirm Receipt” if you receive via email, or press the appropriate number if you receive via phone call. This is a simulation exercise which tests our ability to issue an alert through SERVFL/Everbridge and your ability to respond.

3. MGT-324 Campus Emergencies Prevention, Response and Recovery: ( MGT-324)
This course provides participants with an understanding of and ability to navigate through the difficult aspects of dealing with campus emergencies involving natural or manmade events, including acts of violence. The course consists of small, problem-based, integrated group activities that require a coordinated, integrated approach to solve. Through tabletop scenarios, course participants will observe a developing incident and respond in a manner consistent with currently established campus and jurisdictional emergency operations procedures.
a. When: Wednesday, August 3 AND Thursday, August 4th 8:30-5pm
b. Where: Palm Beach State College – Lake Worth Campus
c. To register: email John at [email protected]

4. MRC Orientation: Learn the basics of the MRC, meet the coordinator, discuss volunteer roles and duties, and have your picture taken for your ID badge.
a. When: Thursday, August 18th from 6pm-7:00pm
b. To register: email John at [email protected]
c. Location: Takes place at the Palm Beach County Medical Society located on Forest Hill Blvd. You must be registered to attend.

5. PER-220 Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents: (PER-220)
This course prepares participants to perform safely and effectively during an incident involving biological agents. It provides detailed technical information and includes hands-on practice of actions required of emergency responders and medical personnel during a biological incident.
a. When: Monday, October 17 AND Tuesday, October 18th 8-5pm
b. To register: email John at [email protected]
c. Location: PBC Sheriff’s Office

6. ***Background Screenings: Background Screenings can now be taken at your leisure at select venues throughout the county. Contact John at [email protected] about registration information.

7. FEMA Incident Command Courses ICS100 and 700 (online) – These two courses are part of the basic requirements for the Medical Reserve Corps. The courses will equip first responders and first receivers with the skills needed to understand the Incident Command Structure under which all Medical Reserve Corps volunteers will operate under during a declared emergency/disaster.

Introduction to Incident Command System: IS-100.b
http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is100b.asp
National Incident Management System (NIMS): IS-700.a
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/is/is700a.asp

If you take the course online you will receive an email with a link to your certificate – this email can be forwarded to the unit Coordinator to be added to your profile. Please fax or mail in any hard copies of your certificate

8. Just in Time Disaster Training Video Library
• Over 420 disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and planning videos
http://www.JustInTimeDisasterTraining.org

9. IS 907 Active Shooter (On-line) – This course isn’t directly related to the responsibilities of volunteers but is being provided to you as overall general safety training. Click on the link below to access.
http://emilms.fema.gov/IS907/index.htm

***Special Note about responding to a Live Event (Emergency or Disaster)

When an MRC Volunteer responds to an Everbridge Notification for a live event, that person will receive specific instructions as to where to report. These instructions will come either via email or telephone.

FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Independent Study Course overview: IS-100.B: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100

06/17/2016

06/16/2016

03/31/2016

06/17/2015

Come out to support 5210 healthy kids initiative this Saturday, June 20, from 10:00am- 2:00pm at John Prince Park in Lake Worth! There will be tons of family fun activities! See below flyer for more details

05/06/2015

Help Palm Beach County Medical Society Services during the Great Give! Please visit our event page at the link below and donate before 5:00 PM today, May 6th!

https://greatgiveflorida.org// /palm-beach-county-medical-society-services

Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties is a 24-hour online giving event on May 5-6, 2015 led by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach County, United Way of Palm Beach County and United Way of Martin County designed to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits.

01/27/2015

Training Update for February 2015

Please find below, a list of upcoming trainings/events offered through the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and/or our partners. This information is being offered to you for skill development or professional development purposes, and to make you feel more comfortable should you be asked to respond.

You are not required to take any of these courses (however, an Orientation, Background Screening, and FEMA IS100 and 700 are part of full acceptance as an MRC member).

Please see any accompanying registration instructions or websites for further information.
***Volunteers Needed for Radiological Exercise***

St Lucie Nuclear Power Plant Exercise: Test our ability to receive, decontaminate, monitor and care for St. Lucie County evacuees in a safe and orderly manner. MRC volunteers will work the Potassium Iodine (KI) station and simulate the act of administering the medication to the evacuees and monitor them for any adverse reaction.
When: Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Okeeheelee Park, WPB
To register: email John at [email protected]

1.***Background Screenings: Background Screenings can now be taken at your leisure at select venues throughout the county. Contact John at [email protected] about registration information.

2. RAD-NUC Responder Operations Customized for Population Monitoring
This course is designed to teach practical skills to rank and file first responders or emergency workers who have had only fundamental or awareness level training about the radiological – nuclear threat; so that they can safely perform the population monitoring mission at an emergency reception following a radiological – nuclear incident.
When: Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Where: Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Training Headquarters
To register: email John at [email protected]

3. AWR-136 Essentials of Community Cyber Security:
This half-day lecture training course places the issues of cyber security in a community context and demonstrates how cyber attacks by terrorist organizations can impact, prevent, and/or stop business operations, and emergency responses. The lecture covers cyber threats, vulnerabilities and countermeasures, explains how computer systems and networks are vulnerable, and how this vulnerability affects the organization. Students attending this course receive a Certificate of Completion.
When: Monday, February 9, 2015
Time: 8:30am- 12:00 pm
Where: Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Training Headquarters
To register: email John at [email protected]

4. PER-304 Social Media for natural Disaster Response and Recovery:
This awareness-level course enhances the participants’ abilities to build up an organization’s communication strategy for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills of: - Social media and its uses - The current tools, methods, and models to properly make use of social media for crisis communication Participants will take part in facilitator-led activities that challenge them to identify effective social media platforms for their organizations to utilize during crises situations.
When: Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Time: 8:30am- 5:00pm
Where: Broward County EOC
To register: email John at [email protected]

5. PER-211: Medical Management of CBRNE Events
Participants completing this program will be able to properly perform patient triage, decontamination, treatment, and transportation in the event of exposure to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) weapons. The course consists of facilitated discussions, small group exercises, hands-on activities, and task-oriented practical applications. Course participants will use both state-of-the-art adult and pediatric human patient simulators to promote critical thinking skills while utilizing the RAPID-Care concept.
When: Monday, March 23rd and Tuesday, March 24th
Time: 8am – 5pm both days
Where: Miami Dade Fire Rescue Training Facility

6. MGT-319 Bioterrorism: Mass Prophylaxis Preparedness and Planning :
This course is a guide for local health officials and their partners in the local public health system to coordinate plans to provide mass distribution of pharmaceuticals for the jurisdiction as they relate to the Division of Strategic National Stockpile (DSNS) Program.
When: Monday, April 27th and Tuesday, April 28th
Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Where: Broward County EOC
To register: email John at [email protected]

7. FEMA Incident Command Courses ICS100 and 700 (online) – These two courses are part of the basic requirements for the Medical Reserve Corps. The courses will equip first responders and first receivers with the skills needed to understand the Incident Command Structure under which all Medical Reserve Corps volunteers will operate under during a declared emergency/disaster.

Introduction to Incident Command System: IS-100.b
http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is100b.asp
National Incident Management System (NIMS): IS-700.a
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/is/is700a.asp

If you take the course online you will receive an email with a link to your certificate – this email can be forwarded to the unit Coordinator to be added to your profile
Please fax or mail in any hard copies of your certificate

8. Just in Time Disaster Training Video Library
• Over 420 disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and planning videos
http://www.JustInTimeDisasterTraining.org

9. IS 907 Active Shooter (On-line) – This course isn’t directly related to the responsibilities of volunteers but is being provided to you as overall general safety training. Click on the link below to access.
http://emilms.fema.gov/IS907/index.htm