Disaster Psychology and Trauma workshops

The training is free. An additional tidbit from Lawrence is that we will expedite the turnaround for folks who still want to register. So, It’s not too late!

-Ethan


Ethan Jewett wrote:
Woodlawn NET - Fall Training Dates Announced Hello neighbors,

Lawrence from POEM posted the training dates last week while I was out of town. The good news is that enough people have already registered so that they can justify a Wednesday night and Saturday class, making it much easier for everyone to match up their schedules. Both tracks finish up before the Thanksgiving holiday. Some of you who have already received the registration packet may already have this info:

FALL 2006 COURSE OUTLINE AND DATES

Session #1: Wednesday, 9/27 or Saturday, 9/30
Disaster Awareness & Home Preparedness
Neighborhood Preparedness and NETs

Session #2: Wednesday, 10/4 or Saturday, 10/7
Utility Control
Fire Extinguishers
Hazardous Materials

Session #3: Wednesday, 10/11 or Saturday, 10/14
Disaster Medicine: Life-Threatening Injuries and Medical Triage

Session #4: Wednesday, 10/18 or Saturday, 10/21
Disaster Medicine: Treating Common Injuries and Secondary Patient Assessment

Session #5: Wednesday, 10/25 or Saturday, 10/28
Building Size-Up/Visual Damage Assessment
Urban Search Techniques

Session #6: Wednesday, 11/1 or Saturday, 11/4
Rescue Techniques and Patient Transport

Session #7: Wednesday, 11/8 or Saturday 11/11
Disaster Psychology and Trauma Intervention
NET Team Organization
NETs in Action--Tabletop Exercise

Final Exercise: Saturday, 11/18 only

FALL 2006 TRAINING LOCATION and TIMES

All Wednesday sessions will be held 6:30 – 9:30 PM.

All Saturday and Sunday sessions will be held 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon.

All sessions will be held at the Portland Fire & Rescue Training Center, 4800 NE 122nd Avenue, just north of Sandy Blvd. Use the building entrance nearest the flagpole.

To register, call 503-823-1260 or go to http://www.portlandonline.com/oem/index.cfm?c=31667


If you see a schedule conflict, keep in mind that you can switch to the other track to make it up or even wait until the next training (winter or spring) . . . You’ll still be on the team in the meantime. As always, if you have any questions feel free to contact the team at woodlawnnet@gmail.com
One of us will get back to you as soon as possible.

thanks,

Clarence Harper
Ethan Jewett
WOODLAWN NET