►Requires proof of completion of on-line portion for enrollment in course

►►Requires copy of license for enrollment in course

►►►Requires proof of Department Motor Vehicle Report, Defensive Driving Course & Mass Care Overview certificates for enrollment

►►►► Application required.  Requires proof of Department Motor Vehicle Report, Defensive Driving Course, See Fact Sheet

ADDITIONAL COURSES MAY BE TAKEN DURING COMPUTER LAB HOURS

Students using the computer lab for on-line classes much have a student ID and password. Information is available from your

home chapter.  Chapters must enter ATLASFS (in caps) in the organization for on-line classes to be taken.

  Computer Lab hours for on-line courses:   ● Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 12:00 noon and 1:00 to 5:00 pm for on-line course ●

DISASTER INSTRUCTOR SPECIALTY TRAINING (ARC 3090) Form 5898H Required

This 2-day course prepares knowledgeable and experienced Disaster Services workers to teach basic level disaster training courses, ensuring uniform and quality training consistent with Red Cross policies and Disaster Services regulations and procedures.  

      PREREQUISITE:  

·         Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion Into Community Action (DSGEN200A)

·         Mass Care Overview (ARC 3068-1) or Community Services Overview (ARC 3068-6)

·         Fundamentals of Instruction and Facilitation (ARC 3090-1)

·         3 other basic level disaster courses, to include the one candidate intends to teach

·         Sufficient operations knowledge and experience to be able to answer participant’s questions

FUNDAMENTALS OF CHAPTER DISASTER OPERATION MANAGEMENT (ARC 3081-30) Form 5898H Required

This 2-day course prepares Red Cross employees and leadership volunteers to manage a small disaster relief operation, which is Chapter managed and accounted and at least partially funded by the Disaster Relief Fund.

      PREREQUISITE: 

·         Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating your Compassion into Community Action (DSGEN200A)

·         Family Services: Providing Emergency Assistance (ARC 3072-1)

·         Community Services Overview (ARC 3068-1) or Mass Care Overview (ARC 3068-1)

·         Disaster Assessment Workshop (ITS) (ARC3067-1W)

·         Client Assistance Card WEBEX Training

·         Operations Data Management Self Study

·         Collaborating to Ensure Effective Service Delivery (ARC 3089-4)

·         Other recommendations stated on course Fact Sheet

MASS CARE II (ARC 3068-2) Form 5898H Required

This 2-day course prepares Red Cross paid and volunteer staff to establish, operate, and phase out Mass Care services on a state or major disaster relief operation meeting victims’ needs in a timely and cost-effective manner. 

      PREREQUISITES:  

·         Community Services Overview (ARC 3068) or Mass Care Overview (ARC 3068)

·         Shelter Operations (ARC 3068-11)or Shelter Operations Workshop (5021)

·         Supervision in Disaster (ARC 3086)

·         Experience equivalent to a specialist in the Community Services activities on a disaster relief operation.

·         Recommended – Serving the Diverse Community (ARC 7401) or Working with Total Diversity (ARC 7401)

SERVICE DELIVERY SITE MANAGER (ARC 3081-40) Form 5898H

      The purpose of this 2-day course is to prepare Red Cross volunteers and employees to establish, operate, monitor and       close a service delivery site and meet the needs of disaster clients in a timely and cost-effective manner. 

      PREREQUISITES: 

·         Supervision in Disaster (ARC 3086) - PREREQUISITES continued on next page

·         Fundamentals of Chapter Disaster Operations Management (ARC3081-30)

·         Familiarity with policies and procedures.

SUPERVISION IN DISASTER (ARC 3086) Form 5898H Required

The purpose of this 2-day course is to provide new supervisors with the knowledge and skills to competently perform their roles and responsibilities to function effectively as Disaster Services supervisors.  Familiarity with the ARC 3000 series, Disaster Operations Management (ARC 3015) is recommended. 

      PREREQUISITES:  

·         Basic or intermediate disaster training course for the group in which the applicant expects to become a supervisor

·         Experience as a worker in the group activity the applicant expects to become a supervisor.

EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION #6 – MASS CARE (DSPSS600W) Form 5898H Required

The purpose of this workshop is to prepare Red Cross employees and volunteers to work effectively in Federal government assignment locations in fulfillment of Red Cross Emergency Support Function #6 for Mass Care responsibilities, in accordance with the National Response Plan.

·         Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion Into Community Action (ARC DSGEN200A)

·         Community Services Overview / Mass Care Overview (ARC 3068-6)

·         Shelter Operations (ARC 3068-aa)

·         Shelter Simulation (ARC 3068-12)

·         Logistics An Overview (ARC 3071-1)

·         Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command Liaison (ARC 3089-5)

·         FEMA Independent Study (IS 100: Introduction to the Incident Command System)

·         FEMA Independent Study (IS 200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION #6 – MASS CARE (DSPSS600W) - continued

·         FEMA Independent Study (IS 700: National Incident Management System)

·         FEMA Independent Study (IS 800: National Response Plan)

·         Sufficient operations knowledge and experience to provide a functional understanding of the concepts, principles and procedures associated with Red Cross Feeding (FF), Sheltering (SH), Bulk Distribution (BD), Procurement (PRO) and Welfare Information (WI) activities needed to adequately participate in the discussions and activities contain in this course.

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS RESPONSE VEHICLE (ECRV) – application required

This four-day course is designed to present information and direction to implement Disaster Relief Operation Automation using the Emergency Communications Response Vehicle (ECRV).  When properly configured, the ECRV is able to provide satellite data, voice, internet access, email, and fax quickly after arriving at a disaster operation.  The training will include the extensive terrestrial communications capability of the ECRV.  Custodial agreements and chapter care of the vehicle are also covered extensively.  This course will be cancelled if the ECRV is required on disaster assignment. Participant selection will be based on the candidates who are capable of meeting all the requirements and can demonstrate an ability to deploy for 14 days during the month they are on call.

            PREREQUISITES:

·     Course size is limited to 10

·     Must be on call one month per year and deploy a minimum of 14 days during that month

·     Must be endorsed by their home chapter

·     Must be comfortable in the daily operation of computers

·     Current First Aid/CPR certification

·     Enrolled in and remain in good standing in the national Disaster Services Human Resources (DSHR) system

·         Introduction to Disaster Services (ARC 3066) or Fulfilling Our Mission:  Translating Your Compassion into

      Community Action (DSGEN200A)

·         Must hold a valid driver’s license in the driver’s state of residence

·         Must bring a copy of the state certified Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record

·       Must bring a certificate of completion for a defensive driving course

·       Check the course fact sheet for additional pre-course knowledge

CLIENT CASEWORK:  PROVIDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (DSCLS202A)

The purpose of this 1-day course is to prepare Red Cross employees and volunteers to perform the tasks of an Individual Client Services Caseworker.

            PREREQUISITE:  ● Fulfilling Our Mission:  Translating Your Compassion into Community Action (DSGEN200A)

COLLABORATING TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY (ARC 3089-4)

The purpose of this 2-day course is to prepare Red Cross employees and volunteers to establish collaborative relationships to coordinate disaster response and help to ensure effective service delivery.  Prepares participants to begin conducting liaison activities in a chapter and establish a foundation to build towards a career as a liaison in  the Disaster Services Human Resources (DSHR) System. 

      PREREQUISITE:

·         Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating your Compassion Into Community Action (DSGEN200A)

·         Familiarity with Red Cross programs and services and how they support service delivery.

·         Other recommendations stated on course Fact Sheet.

DISASTER FUNDRAISING: PREPARING AND RESPONDING IN CHAPTERS (ARC 3074-3)

      The purpose of this course is to prepare chapter leadership, staff and volunteer fundraisers, to execute disaster fundraising campaigns in response to disasters within their jurisdiction, and during national disasters.  The primary focus will be on the management of disaster fundraising at chapters for Level I – III relief operations

      PREREQUISITE: 

      ●    Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating your Compassion into Community Action (DSGEN200A) 

DISASTER KITCHEN TRAINING (ARC 3068-30)                                                                                                                                                             

The purpose of this 2-day course is to prepare Red Cross and partner agency staff to work at a kitchen site and prepare large numbers of meals for those affected by a disaster.  Activities include preparing the food in the kitchen, working in the yard/supply area and mobile feeding area, if needed. 

      PREREQUISITE:  

·         Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion Into Community Action (DSGEN200A)

·         Mass Care: An Overview (ARC 3068-1) or Community Service Overview (ARC 3068-6) 

·         Other recommendations stated on course Fact Sheet.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER / INCIDENT COMMAND LIAISON (ARC 3089-5)    

The purpose of this 1-day course is to prepare Red Cross volunteers and employees assigned to government and emergency settings to work collaboratively with Red Cross partners, helping to ensure a coordinated response resulting in effective service delivery. 

      PREREQUISITE:  

·         Introduction to Disaster Services (prerequisites continued on next page)

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER / INCIDENT COMMAND LIAISON (ARC 3089-5) - continued

·         Collaborating to Ensure Effective Service Delivery (ARC 3089-4) – PREREQUISITES continued on next page

·         Sufficient operations knowledge and experience to provide a functional understanding of the concepts, principles and procedures associated with disasters. 

·         Other recommendations stated on course Fact Sheet.

ERVs:  READY, SET, ROLL (ARC 3068-4)          

The purpose of this 1-day course is to prepare Red Cross workers to safely and effectively operate an emergency response vehicle (ERV) and use equipment to meet feeding and service needs of the people affected by disaster. 

      PREREQUISITES:  

·         Valid driver’s license

·         Must bring a copy of Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Report from Secretary of State office

·         Must bring a copy of Defensive Driving Course Completion Certificate

·         Must bring a copy of Introduction to Disaster Services (ARC 3066) Card                      

·         Must bring a copy of Mass Care: An Overview or Community Service Overview (ARC 3068-6) Card

·         First Aid/CPR Certification   

·         Recommended:  Logistics: An Overview (ARC 3071-1)

FINANCIAL & STATISTICAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (ARC 3078-2)

The purpose of this 1-day course is to prepare Red Cross volunteers and employees to perform the tasks of a Financial & Statistical Information Management (FSI) service associate on a disaster relief operation. 

      PREREQUISITE:  ● Introduction to Disaster Services (ARC 3066)

·         Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance (ARC 3072-1)

·         Recommend: Participants will benefit from Individual Client Services casework experience issuing Disbursing Orders and Client Assistance Cards.

FOUNDATION OF DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (ARC 3077-4) Attach a copy of State License with registration form.

This 1-day course prepares licensed mental health professionals to provide for and respond to the psychological needs of people across the continuum of disaster preparedness, response and recovery. 

      PREREQUISITES:

·         Mental health professional must have a current state license meeting the criteria on the course Fact Sheet

·         Include a copy of Professional license with MTI registration

·         Strongly Recommended: Introduction to Disaster Services (ARC 3066 on line or CD), Working with Total Diversity (ARC 1503)  Successful completion of Family Services: Providing Emergency Assistance

FULFILLING OUR MISSION:  TRANSLATING YOUR COMPASSION INTO COMMUNITY ACTION (DSGEN200A) 

The purpose of this ½ day course is to enable participants to translate their care and compassion into community action, through a uniform message.  Participants will use their skills and abilities to strengthen the capacity of both the community and the Red Cross to better serve people affected by disaster.

      PREREQUISITES:  None

FUNDAMENTALS OF DISASTER ASSESSMENT (DSIMS200B) – Part 2 Instructor Led (Part 1 is online in LMS)

The purpose of this ½ day course is to introduce the critical role of Disaster Assessment, explore related preparedness tasks, learn how to collect and communicate disaster assessment information, and become familiar with how disaster assessment information supports management and service delivery decisions.  The online component must be completed prior to class in LMS.  The component number is DSIMS200C.

            PREREQUISITE:

            ●    Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion Into Community Action (DSGEN200A)

·         Complete the “Challenge Me Exercise” from Module 4 of Part 1 and bring with you to class for Part 2.

FUNDAMENTALS OF DISASTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS: THE LOCAL RESPONSE (DSOSS200A)

The purpose of this course is to prepare Red Cross Disaster Public Affairs employees and volunteers to initiate the public affairs activity at their local chapter. 

      PREREQUISITE:  

·         Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion into Community Action (DSGEN200A)

·         Disaster Public Affairs Overview (DSOSS201C)

●     See course Fact Sheet for recommended courses

FUNDAMENTALS OF DISASTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS: THE NATIONAL RESPONSE (DSOSS400A)

The purpose of this course is to examine the scope and responsibilities of the Public Affairs activity, in order to provide a framework in which to apply your public affairs knowledge, skills and experience on disaster relief operations.

      PREREQUISITE:  

·         Fundamentals of Disaster Public Affairs: The Local Response (DSOSS200A)

·         Experience equivalent to a supervisor in the Public Affairs activity on a disaster relief operation.

DISASTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS INSTRUCTOR ESSENTIALS

      This course is needed by Public Affairs instructors in order to remain as a Public Affairs Instructor

      PREREQUISITE:  

·         Disaster Public Affairs Overview (DSOSS201C)

·         Fundamentals of Disaster Public Affairs: The Local Response (DSOSS200A)

·         Fundamentals of Disaster Public Affairs: The National Response (DSOSS400A)

·         Experience equivalent to a supervisor in the Public Affairs activity on a disaster relief operation.

HEALTH SERVICES RESPONSE WORKSHOP (ARC 3076-2) Attach a copy of State License with registration form.

The purpose of this 1-day workshop is to prepare licensed or certified health professionals to work in their local chapter or be deployed to a disaster relief operation and function as health professionals with the Health Services Protocols. 

      PREREQUISITE:  

·         Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion into Community Action (DSGEN200A)

·         Other recommendations stated on course Fact Sheet.

LOGISTICS: AN OVERVIEW (ARC 3071-1)

The purpose of this ½ day course is to provide basic information about the processes of Material Support Services activities in support of a disaster relief operation.  Participants will learn about the skills, abilities and knowledge needed by Material Support Service workers.

PREREQUISITE:   ● Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion Into Community Action (DSGEN200A)

LOGISTICS SIMULATION (ARC 3071-2)

The purpose of this ½ day course is to provide participants an opportunity to practice the k