Short Description A discussion of the critical processes, procedures, and considerations for safely managing a highly infectious disease patient in a healthcare facility. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot my SID Number) Students must register and bring a copy of their SID number to class. Register Here September 9, 2020: 10:00 […]

Training will cover the following topics: Topic: Pending To join via webinar: Meeting link Meeting number: 735 681 511 Password: VHASS_training Host key: 904685

Short Description A discussion of infectious disease patient management processes for effectively receiving patients who are self-presenting, transported by EMS, or transferred from a community health provider. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot my SID Number) Students must register and bring a copy of their SID number to class. Register Here […]

Short Description Addresses the responsibilities of the Public Information Officer and the media’s role in disseminating public information during emergencies to include crisis and emergency risk communication planning. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot my SID Number) Students must register and bring a copy of their SID number to class. Register […]

Short Description Provides the responder with an overview of the national emergency response system, which includes the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), and the relationship between these systems. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot my SID Number) Students must register and bring a copy of their […]

Short Description Addresses risk, crisis, and Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) messages, the public’s perception of risk, and key components of content and delivery of a crisis and emergency risk message. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot my SID Number) Students must register and bring a copy of their SID […]

Short Description Explains the Public Information Officer (PIO)’s responsibility to effectively plan for media reaction during routine as well as emergency situations, including how to contact local, regional, and national media outlets that can be instrumental in reaching the public with emergency information. Further explains how to prepare speakers for a press conference. Target Audience/Disciplines […]

Join VCPC and the Riley Center for a discussion of innovative strategies and tools local governments can use to finance resilience projects. About this Event Building on funding and financing topics covered at recent Virginia Coastal Policy Center events, such as the May 2019 Resilience Funding Forum and the Fall 2019 Conference (The Three Ps […]

Short Description Provides the responder with an understanding of the dynamics of working with others and obtaining the best from other people. Discusses handling day-to-day relationships, self- awareness, interpersonal skills, motivation, conflict styles, and how to use this knowledge to perform the mission as a Public Information Officer (PIO). Further explains methods of recognizing and […]

Short Description Addresses aspects associated with communicating with the public during emergencies. These aspects include the mapping of critical messages, debunking myths, and the needs of the media. The requirements of Public Information Officers (PIO) are also examined, along with the personnel and equipment they may need for the successful completion of their function. Target […]