Available Courses

This course is a combination of facilitated discussions, small-group exercises, Human Patient Simulator hands-on scenarios, and traditional classroom discussions. This course promotes critical thinking skills while utilizing the RAPID-Care concept. - Environmental factors and protective issues for both first responders and the public - Planning for potential consequences of a CBRNE incident - Recognizing and identifying CBRNE agents and their physiological effects on the human body - Recognizing and identifying CBRNE agents and their physiological effects on the human body - Appropriate self-protection measures and measures necessary to limit patient cross-contamination - Assessment of adult and pediatric patients - Basic decontamination considerations - Appropriate triage methods during a CBRNE or terrorist incident - Response to an incident involving CBRNE - RAPID-Care concepts

1) Enter in the west door by Outpatient Services. 2) There will be signs posted on how to get to the training center. 3) Lunch will be provided both days. 4) All travel will be on your own. 5) Any questions please contact Joel Koehn @ 563-412-8313 6) Follow the link below to register.

https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=PER211&S=1255

Tornadoes can strike anywhere in the United States with little or no warning and are capable of causing significant loss of life and billions of dollars in damages. It is important that every community be prepared by understanding tornadoes and the associated dangers. This awareness level course helps participants to better understand the basics of tornado science, the weather forecasting process, and the tornado warning process. Participants will also be better able to implement safety measures for themselves, their families and their organizations in preparation for tornado season. The goal of this course is to provide participants with the basics of tornado science, forecasting, warning, and preparedness. Course Modules include: Science of Tornadoes, Weather Forecast Process, Tornado Warning Process, Tornado Safety

1) This is a virtual offering from NDPTC, follow the registration link below. 2) Two days--four hours each day

https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3838/

This course will prepare participants to engage individuals and volunteer organizations through social media, especially in the context of disaster preparedness and response. Social media engagement is often an enigma to most people, particularly in the public sector, because it is a different form of communication than most are accustomed. Through this course, participants will learn how to develop content that engages their audiences and turns their words into action throughout the disaster cycle. Participants will learn about social media engagement texhniques, individual and organizational roles in crisis communication and Virtual Operations Support Teams (VOST).

1) This is a virtual offering from NDPTC, follow the registration link below. 2) Two days--four hours each day

https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/3840/

This course in the National Emergency Management Basic Academy is designed to provide the participants with an overview of scientific principles and concepts that shape our increasingly dangerous world. The contents of the course includes: •Introduction to Science of Disaster provides a definition and benefits of science •Earth Science & National Hazards describes how the Earth’s design sets the stage for the world’s natural hazards •Science of Natural Hazards describes the scientific basis of common natural hazards •Prediction gives us the capability to expect the unexpected •Physical Science and Implications for Emergency Management identifies how emergency management can benefit from knowledge of the physical science of hazards •Biological & Chemical Threats identifies the scientific basis of biological and chemical threats. •Explosive Threats identifies the scientific basis of those threats •Radiological & Nuclear Threats identifies the scientific basis of those threats

1) Parking is available on the street in all directions. NO PARKING IN EMPTY LOT NORTH OF BUILDING. 2) Lodging in Grundy Center or Iowa Falls is closest. Both are a 20 minute commute. 3) Meals are on you own, adequate time will be provided. 4) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. Requests are based upon available funding. BEFORE making lodging reservations and PRIOR to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request to HSEMDTraining@iowa.gov limited to available funding. 5) All other travel will be on your own if the above doesn't apply or requested.

This course provides training on and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System. This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.

1) Adequate parking available on north side of building 2) Has public Wi-Fi available 3) Meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided 4) This multi-day course is supported with Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding. You may request lodging reimbursement if you traveled an excess of 50 miles one-way and are an Iowa resident. Requests are based upon available funding. ? Before making lodging reservations and Prior to start of class, email your lodging reimbursement request t