Training
The links below offer information concerning various types of training events... If you are interested in participating in one of the programs, please call the Emergency Management Coordinator at 815-6440, or send an email to
National Disaster Life Support - BDLS/ADLS
The dates for the Fall 2009 course have been set - October 14, 15, and 16, 2009.
The Basic Disaster Life Support and Advanced Disaster Life Support courses are offered at UMC. Our goal is to have a course in the Spring and Fall, but this is strictly tied to funding availability. If you are interested in the program, please feel free to call the Emergency Management Office at UMC (601-815-6440) for more information; or, you may visit the following link to search for various course offerings...http://www.ndlsf.org.
October 14, 15, 16 class schedule and map of the course events is available at this link.
If you are in need of hotel/motel information, click on this link for local accommodations.
CME Credit Form - The American Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Medical Association designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for BDLS and 15.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for ADLS. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
FIRST AID/CPR/AED TRAINING - UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER
American Red Cross - Mississippi Chapter
Medfilms Online - Internet based Disaster Preparedness/Anti-Terrorism training for UMC Personnel - Available July 1, 2005 - (participation is currently unavailable - March 2009).
Mississippi Homeland Security - There are various tabletop exercises and seminars scheduled through the Mississippi Homeland Security office that are offered with numerous organizations including the Health Department, MEMA, State Fire Academy, etc. This link will provide you with the name of the event as well as the person to contact for enrollment in the classes.
Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) - ODP is the primary office responsible for providing training, funds for the purchase of equipment, support for the planning and execution of exercises, technical assistance and other support to assist states and local jurisdictions to prevent, plan for, and respond to acts of terrorism. If you are interested in any of the courses offered at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, AL - 1) Please complete the registration form (link provided), 2) Submit the completed form along with a statement of approval from your Supervisor, to jwilson5@emergmed.umsmed.edu or fax 601-984-4504. If you have any questions, please call 601-815-6440. (Registration Form)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - FEMA provides many programs, courses, and materials to support emergency preparedness and response for emergency personnel as well as the general public.
NIMS COMPLIANCE: Effective this year any Hospital or Healthcare System is required to implement National Incident Management System (NIMS) requirements # 7, 9, 10 & 11 by Sept. 30, 2007 in order to be eligible for any type of assistance through federal preparedness funding agencies such as HRSA or HS. This includes direct monetary funding for materials such as pharmaceuticals and/or indirect participation in equipment or training programs. For information concerning NIMS Compliance, please check the NIMS section located under the Resources tab to the left, or, you may access the ONLINE TRAINING site (Virtual Campus) and follow the directions. For printable directions on any NIMS course access, please click HERE...for NEW NIMS INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE COURSES- 2007click HERE - Remember, the courses are free... Each course should take 1-3 hours depending on your computer savvy. It is recommended that you download and print the study guide for each course along with the final exam and simply mark off each answer as you read through the guide. Then you can log into the website and click on the "Take Final Exam" link at the bottom of each course description page. Submit and they will send you a successful completion certificate via e-mail. Upon receiving your e-mail, forward the certification to Jonathan Wilson with your employee ID number. The required training courses are IS-100 & IS-700, and if directly involved in Management and Emergency Management on campus (whether by committee, police or an essential department) you will need to also complete the IS-200 & IS 800 courses.
Health and Human Services - Various topics of interest and training opportunities for health-care providers.
1. Katrina News from the Coast
4. Katrina - View from AMR's perspective (powerpoint is rather large)