Foundations of Disaster Mental Health:  This course consists of a series of presentations, interactive discussions and table group activities designed to support participants learning of the key concepts, knowledge and skills required of anyone who is assigned to Disaster Mental Health (DMH). To the extent possible, this experience allows participants to apply their learning to real-world examples that reflect the work-related challenges experienced by DMH, be it on a Disaster Action Team response or serving on a larger disaster relief operation.  One 8 hour session

Prerequisites Required:  Mental health professional with a current state license, to include:
• Counselor • Marriage and Family Therapist • Psychiatrist • Psychologist • A registered nurse (RN) with psychiatric nursing experience and training beyond the normal rotation required for a RN • Social Worker

Recommended:  It is strongly recommended that all participants complete:
• Fulfilling Our Mission: Translating Your Compassion into Community Action (DSGEN200A, Rev. 09/07)
• Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance (DSCLS202A, 07/06)
• Working With Total Diversity (ARC 1503)

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• CPR:  This is for disaster Volunteers only.  Learn how to prevent and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies for adults, children and infants.  One 4 hour session. 

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• Fulfilling our Mission:  is a basic, entry level instructor-led course, which introduces potential disaster volunteers and members of other local agencies to the role of the Red Cross in the community's actions in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies and disasters. The course will enable individual volunteers to translate their care and compassion for their community into action and provide information to other community agencies on Red Cross work and possible partnership in preparation for and response to a disaster. One 3 to 3/12 hour session

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• Mass Care Overview:  This course is designed to introduce the learners to the activities for the Mass Care group. It involves video segments, instructor lectures and classroom activities.  One 3 hour session.

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• FSI (Financial Statistical Information Management:  The purpose of this basic-level disaster services course is to prepare Red Cross employees and volunteers to perform the tasks of a Financial & Statistical Information Management (FSI) service associate on a disaster relief operation. One 4 1/2 hour session

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• Shelter Operations:  This instructor-led course is designed for the learners to acquire knowledge of Red Cross policies and procedures for setting up, running and closing a shelter during a disaster. The course includes lecture and group exercises.  3 Hours
• Shelter Simulation:  This instructor-led simulation is designed for learners to acquire knowledge of Red Cross policies and procedures for setting up, running and closing a shelter during a disaster.  3 1/2 Hours   
• Will be taught in One All Day Session

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• Client Casework; Providing Emergency Assistance:  is an instructor-led, video-supported course designed to train Red Cross caseworkers how to conduct effective client interviews and provide appropriate assistance to help meet a client’s immediate disaster-caused or disaster-aggravated needs.
  This learning experience consists of a series of short instructor and video presentations interleaved with class discussions, which focus on the skills, knowledge and attitudes required of a Red Cross caseworker. This learning experience culminates in an interactive, hands-on simulated activity during which participants are provided the opportunity to conduct interviews, assess client needs and determine the appropriate assistance, using the tools and resources available to caseworkers. One All Day Session

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