Re"MRC"able Training Workshop

Re"MRC"able Training Workshop

Saturday, March 15th

7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration is required and all sessions are FREE.

Parents, educators, healthcare and emergency professionals, social service workers and all community members are invited to attend a free training workshop focused on a variety of emergency preparedness training to help everyday people respond to crisis situations. The workshop is put on by the Medical Reserve Corps of Illinois.

Free Workshop Sessions Open to All Include:

• First Aid Certification
• CPR/AED Certification
• Stopping Bleeding from Traumatic Injuries
• Autism Awareness in Emergency Response
• Better Manage the Needs of Children in Disaster Response
• Cultural Competence and Sensitivity
• Hope and Help Delivered through K-9 Comfort Dogs
• Mental Health Management During a Crisis

This preparedness training provides continuing education credits for nurses and social workers. Mileage reimbursement is available for those who live 25 miles or more from the training site.

All attendees will receive a complimentary breakfast, lunch, First Aid Kit, and multi-tool flashlight.

People can REGISTER HERE and sign up for one session or several throughout the day. All sessions are free.

The Medical Reserve Corps Program in Illinois is a network of volunteers throughout the state who respond to emergencies, provide disaster and health education, and contribute to the betterment of their communities. To learn more, visit https://mrcillinois.org/ad-campaign/

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Agenda

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM - Welcome

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM - Cultural Competence vs. Cultural Humility

9:55 AM - 11:25 AM - Breakout Session 1

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Lunch and Learn

12:40 PM - 2:10 PM - Breakout Session 2

2:20 PM - 3:20 PM - Breakout Session 3

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Mental Health Mitigation

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