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Volunteers for Disaster Services
Course of Action "Training"

Available on Line @ redcross.org or at Chapter House by appointment.
1. Red Cross Orientation
2. Intro to Disaster

Basic Courses
1. Fulfilling Our Mission 3hrs.
2. Community Services "Mass Care" Overview 3hrs
3. Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance 8hrs
4. "CAC" Client Assistance Card: Caseworkers 2hrs (LMS)*
5. "DAT" Disaster Action Team 1- 1 ½ hrs
6. Shelter Operations 3hrs
7. Shelter Simulation 3.5hrs
8. Psychological First Aid 4hrs

Health Services
1. Licensed CNA, EMT/LVN, PA, RN, or MD.
2. Disaster Health Services Response Workshop 6.5hrs

Mental Health
1. Licensed: in the State of Michigan to practice independently (without supervision)
2. Foundation of Disaster Mental Health 6.5 hrs

Many other courses available to choose from based upon skills and interest. See activity requirements.

*(LMS) Learning management system (on line course)


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