The Denton County Medical Reserve Corps Orientation is designed to introduce new members to the MRC process.  It includes: Medical Reserve Corp information session, volunteer roles and responsibilities, Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), contact and deployment procedures, and Point of Dispensing (POD) and Shelter Operations team assignments.

Target Audience: Denton County Citizens interested in volunteering (not intended for current volunteers)

In an emergency, bystanders save lives before EMS arrives. This hands-on training teaches bleeding control, patient positioning, and 9-1-1 communication to help you act fast in a crisis. So its always to be ready Until Help Arrives (with Stop the Bleed). 

?? Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
? Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Please arrive at 8:45 AM to check-in)
?? Location: Denton County Public Health (Conference Room)

Open to all MRC volunteers—especially non-medical personnel. Pre-training materials provided. Attendance will be tracked.

?? Spots are limited! Sign up now through the MRC portal.

This course will teach the basics of CPR and how to use an AED unit. Attendees will learn how to recognize and respond to an emergency situation; help someone in respiratory and cardiac distress; perform CPR on adults and children; and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) until emergency help arrives. The course also covers basic information about preventing the spread of disease. All participants will receive a CPR card. Target Audience: All MRC volunteers

The Denton County Medical Reserve Corps Orientation is designed to introduce new members to the MRC process.  It includes: Medical Reserve Corp information session, volunteer roles and responsibilities, Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), contact and deployment procedures, and Point of Dispensing (POD) and Shelter Operations team assignments.

Target Audience: Denton County Citizens interested in volunteering (not intended for current volunteers)

Course Overview: This Intermediate HAM Operator Course is designed to
enhance the skills and knowledge of licensed ham radio operators. It focuses
on practical, hands-on experience with ham radio equipment. Participants will
learn to set up and troubleshoot radios, emphasizing equipment and
procedures used in MRC activations. This course will build on the foundational
knowledge gained in entry-level training, providing a deeper understanding of
ham radio operations in emergency scenarios.

This course prepares students to effectively, appropriately, and safely plan for and respond to a disaster incident involving children, addressing the specific needs of pediatric patients in the event of a community based incident. Pediatric specific planning considerations include mass sheltering, pediatric-triage, reunification planning and pediatric decontamination considerations. This is not a hands-on technical course, but instead a management resource course for stakeholders like pediatric physicians, emergency managers, emergency planners, and members of public emergency departments like EMS, Fire, Police, Public Health, and Hospitals in field of disaster response and preparedness work.

Must use this link to sign up as it's a TEEX class we are https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT319&S=592 

Host Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)

Instructor(s):
TEEX-Certified Trainers

Event Overview:
This course prepares first responders, emergency management personnel, and medical professionals to respond to bombing incidents. It covers terrorism target identification, explosive characteristics, injury pattern recognition, and tactical response strategies.

Important Details:

• FEMA SID Required: Register for your Student ID before the course at https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid.
• Class Limit: 30 Participants – Register early to secure your spot.
• Check-in: 7:45 AM | Training: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Signup Deadline: 5/5/2025