Disaster Training

The Learning Management System (LMS) is the American Red Cross online learning tool. Any class listed as part 2 should have a part 1 available on the LMS. If you would like access, please contact the Disaster Services at disaster@coastalscarc.org or 843-477-0020. You may sign up for any of the following classes by logging into the Learning Management System or by calling 843-477-0020. If you have forgotten your password or do not have a student number, please contact Disaster Services at disaster@coastalscarc.org.

Introduction to Disaster Services: This class is available online in English and Espanol in the Learning Management System (LMS). This online class will help you understand the Red Cross services and determine how you may best help others affected by a disaster.

Online Orientation 
This online orientation includes an overview of the American Red Cross history, mission, values, key services, organization structure and other valuable information to give you background knowledge and understanding of the organization.
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Emergency Services Training 
All classes are scheduled for the Myrtle Beach office at 2795 Pampas Dr. 
For additional information or to register for a class please contact the office at 843-477-0020 .

Fulfilling our Mission - Translating your good intentions into community action
2/27/2008 6pm-9pm

Shelter Operations & Simulation – One of the basic human needs – providing a safe place to shelter
3/8/2008 9am-4pm 

ERVs(Emergency Response Vehicle): Ready, Set, Roll - Mobile feeding – using the emergency response vehicle to meet feeding and other service needs of people affected by disaster
3/15/2008 9am-3pm 

Client Casework - How the Red Cross provides immediate emergency assistance to those in need
4/12/2008 9am-4pm 

Log Overview & Simulation - coordinating and tracking inventory supplies
4/22/2008 6pm-10pm 

FOM/SH/MC - combination of Fulfilling Our Mission, Sheltering and Mass Care
6/14/2008 9am-4pm 

Collaborating to Ensure Effective Service Delivery – Working together to ensure assistance is where it’s needed - PART 1
6/21/2008 9am-4pm 

Collaborating to Ensure Effective Service Delivery – Working together to ensure assistance is where it’s needed - PART 2
6/28/2008 9am-4pm 

Emergency Operations Center/ICL – Liaison interface between Red Cross and other agencies
7/12/2008 9am-3pm 

Client Casework - How the Red Cross provides immediate emergency assistance to those in need
7/19/2008 9am-4pm 

"Weapons of Mass Destruction - provides basic information about the issues and safety concerns in incidents involving weapons of mass destruction"
8/19/2008 6pm-9pm 

Psychological First Aid – recognizing and dealing with emotional trauma associated with disasters
8/21/2008 6pm-10pm 

Public Affairs I – an overview of the role Public Affairs plays in disaster relief operations
8/25/2008 6pm-9pm 

ERVs: Ready, Set, Roll - Mobile feeding – using the emergency response vehicle to meet feeding and other service needs of people affected by disaster
9/13/2008 9am-3pm 

FOM/SH/MC - combination of Fulfilling Our Mission, Sheltering and Mass Care
9/20/2008 9am-4pm 

"Serving People with Disabilities – Red Cross policies and practices as they pertain to providing services topeople with disabilities"
10/7/2008 6pm-9pm 

Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment – recognizing and reporting the scope and magnitude of scenes of disaster
10/11/2008 9am-4pm 

Client Casework - How the Red Cross provides immediate emergency assistance to those in need
11/8/2008 9am-4pm 

Other classes 
Additional classes may be added as needed or requested. To request a class, call Karen Anderson, director of preparedness and response, or Ed Hester, preparedness and response specialist, at 477-0020.