Disaster Services Volunteer Training
| The Learning Management System (LMS) is the American Red Cross online learning tool. Any class listed as part 2 should have a part 1 available on the LMS. If you would like access, please contact the Emergency Services at ESDirector@highlandsarc.org or 910-867-8151. You may sign up for any of the LMS classes by logging into the Learning Management System or by calling 910-867-8151. If you have forgotten your password or do not have a student number, please contact Emergency Services at ESDirector@highlandsarc.org |
| Introduction to Disaster Services: This class is available online in English and Espanol in the Learning Management System (LMS). This online class will help you understand the Red Cross services and determine how you may best help others affected by a disaster. |
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Online Orientation: This online orientation includes an overview of the American Red Cross history, mission, values, key services, organization structure and other valuable information to give you background knowledge and understanding of the organization.
<Click Here to begin Online Orientation>
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| Class Registration: Please call Emergency Services at 910-867-8151 to register for classes. Please register early. Classes are canceled one week prior to the scheduled class date if the minimum enrollment is not met. |
| Other Classes: Additional classes may be added as needed or requested. To request a class, call the chapter at 910-867-8151. |
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| For a list of all North Carolina Disaster Training courses, click here. |
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Available Training Methods
| Online Training |
OL |
| Instructor Lead Training |
IL |
| Blended Learning |
BL |
| Self-Study Training |
SS |
Disaster Training Courses
| Course Abbreviation |
Course Title |
Delivery Method |
Prerequisites |
Course Length
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| CAC-FSI |
Client Assistance Cards: FSI Workers |
OL |
CCW, FSI |
2 hrs. |
| CCW |
Client Casework: Providing Emergency Assistance |
IL |
FOM |
8 hrs. |
| CAS |
Client Assistance System |
OL
|
CCW, CAC-C, CAC-FSI |
12 hrs. |
| CEESD |
Collaborating to Ensure Effective Service Delivery |
IL |
FOM |
8 hrs. |
| DIST |
Disaster Instructor Specialty Training
|
IL |
FOM |
16 hrs. |
| EOC |
Emergency Operations Center |
IL |
CEESD |
8 hrs. |
| ERVT |
Ready, Set, Roll - ERV Training |
BL |
MCO |
8 hrs. |
| FDS |
Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment |
BL |
FOM |
4 hrs. |
| FDMH |
Foundations of Disaster Mental Health |
IL |
FOM, License in a Mental Health Field
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8 hrs. |
| FOM |
Fulfilling Our Mission - Translating Your Compassion into Community Action |
IL |
None |
4 hrs. |
| FSI |
Financial & Statistical Information Management |
SS or
IL
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CCW |
4 hrs. |
| FSS |
Fundamentals of Staff Services |
OL |
None |
2 hrs. |
| IKD |
In-Kind Workshop |
IL |
FOM |
8 hrs. |
| LOG1 |
Logistics: An Overview
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IL |
FOM |
3.5 hrs |
| LOG2 |
Logistics Simulation |
IL |
LOG1 |
3.5 hrs |
| MCO |
Mass Care: An Overview |
SS OR IL
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None |
2 hrs. |
| WMD-LOG |
Weapons of Mass Destruction: Logistics |
OL |
LOG1, LOG2 |
2 hrs. |
| PAO |
Public Affairs Overview |
OL |
FOM |
2 hrs. |
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PA-L
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Pub Affairs In Disaster: the Local Response |
IL |
FOM, PAO |
8 hrs. |
| PFA |
Psychological First Aid |
IL |
None |
3.5 hrs. |
| SHS |
Staff Health: Deploying A Healthy Workforce |
OL |
WPA |
2 hrs. |
| SO |
Shelter Operations |
IL |
MCO |
3.5 hrs |
| SOS |
Shelter Simulation |
IL |
FOM, MCO, SO |
3.5 hrs |
| SPWD |
Serving People with Disabilities Following a Disaster |
BL |
None |
4 hrs. |
| SVM |
Preparing for and Managing A Spontaneous Volunteer Workforce |
OL |
None |
2 hrs. |
| WMD |
Weapons of Mass Destruction/Terrorism: An Overview |
IL |
FOM
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3.5 hrs. |
| WPA |
Workforce Planning and Acquisition |
OL |
FSS |
2 hrs. |