Volunteers
Our goal is to provide a wide variety of trainings to all of our MRC members, whether
you have recently joined, or have been a member since Denton County MRC’s inception.
We hope that we will expand upon your current skills, and help you develop new ones.
We aim to stay ahead of the curve of what is coming for MRC units across the country.
This training calendar is tentative; courses are subject to change if necessary.
Any changes made will be updated on the MRC web portal (mrc.dentoncounty.gov).
We suggest checking the web portal often for updates. Approximately one month
prior to a training date, you will receive a reminder email from Seth Roberts with
a Training Flyer, which will provide you with more details.
You must register for all training on the MRC web portal, at mrc.dentoncounty.gov. We require registration in order to plan facility
space and prepare materials.
Sign in,
click “Volunteer Training” and click the green "Sign Up" button under
the training you wish to register for.
We understand that our lives are busy and plans change. If you have registered for
a training, but cannot attend, we ask that you notify us immediately so that we
can allow space for someone else. If you are interested in a training or have
additional questions, please contact Seth Roberts.
July – 2022
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Date:
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Location:
Prosper High School - Prosper Hi
301 Eagle Dr.
Prosper, TX 75078
Description
This is only for those that pre-signed up using sign up genius (link below). If you are not signed up there DO NOT SIGN UP HERE! This was only created to track those MRC that participated in the event.
- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044aadaf23a7fb6-mass
Scenario: Volunteers will participate in a classroom change. When the school bell rings, volunteers will move through the hallway from one class to another. During the classroom change, an active shooter simulation will occur.
Attire: Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Those that sign up as a victim need to wear old clothing as moulage supplies may stain clothing.
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Date:
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Time:
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location:
Denton County Elections Administration - Conference
701 Kimberly Dr.
Denton, TX 76208
Description
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)
August – 2022
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Date:
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Time:
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location:
Denton County Elections Administration - Conference
701 Kimberly Dr.
Denton, TX 76208
Description
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)
September – 2022
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Date:
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Location:
Denton County Public Health office - Denton - Conference
535 S. Loop 288
Denton, TX 76205
Description
The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Upon completing the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. There is no cost for this class. You need to be an active MRC member to attend the class.
October – 2022
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Date:
Saturday, October 01, 2022
Time:
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location:
Denton County Public Health - Conference
535 S. Loop 288
Denton, TX 76205
Description
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)
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Date:
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Location:
Denton County Public Health office - Denton - Conference
535 S. Loop 288
Denton, TX 76205
Description
Injuries can happen at any time. You never know when you might find yourself in a situation where someone, a stranger perhaps, needs immediate medical help for a life-threatening injury. You are the most crucial help available to someone with a serious, life-threatening injury. When someone experiences a life-threatening emergency, the first care they can get can be the difference between life and death. We will also give you hands-on training on Stopping the bleed techniques using tourniquets.
November – 2022
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Date:
Saturday, November 05, 2022 – Sunday, November 06, 2022
Location:
Denton County Public Health office – Denton - Conference
535 S. Loop 288
Denton, TX 76205
Description
This is a 2-day Technician (entry-level) course, and it includes your license manual, handouts, and test fee. (Denton County MRC will pay the cost of the course, materials and test fee--you agree to help us as an MRC Ham Operator). The only cost you will have to pay is a $35.00 license fee that will be done after you have passed the test.
The test will be given at the end of the class on Sunday (Day 2). Course hours are from 8 am to 5 pm on Saturday (Day 1), November 5, and from 12:00 pm (Noon) to 5 pm on Sunday, (Day 2) November 6. You must attend both days to be certified.
Instructor: Allan Batteiger has 30+ years of ham radio experience, has taught this course for over 7 years, and is a dual accredited Amateur Examiner. His students have a 98% pass rate on the exam, and he comes highly recommended.
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Date:
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Location:
Denton County Public Health office – Denton - Conference
535 S. Loop 288
Denton, TX 76205
Description
The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Upon completing the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. There is no cost for this class. You need to be an active MRC member to attend the class.
December – 2022
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Date:
Saturday, December 03, 2022
Location:
Denton County Public Health office - Denton - Conference
535 S. Loop 288
Denton, TX 76205
Description
The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Upon completing the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. There is no cost for this class. You need to be an active MRC member to attend the class.
January – 2023
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Date:
Saturday, January 07, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location:
Denton County Public Health - Conference
535 S. Loop 288
Denton, TX 76205
Description
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)
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Date:
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Location:
Denton County Public Health office – Denton - Conference
535 S. Loop 288
Denton, TX 76205
Description
Injuries can happen at any time. You never know when you might find yourself in a situation where someone, a stranger perhaps, needs immediate medical help for a life-threatening injury. You are the most crucial help available to someone with a serious, life-threatening injury. When someone experiences a life-threatening emergency, the first care they can get can be the difference between life and death. We will also give you hands-on training on Stopping the bleed techniques using tourniquets.
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Date:
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Description
This training is open for any MRC volunteer that hasn't already helped with a CASPER before. A CASPER is an epidemiologic technique designed to provide quickly and at low cost, household-based information about an affected community’s needs after a disaster in a simple format to decision makers.
CASPER is accomplished by sending teams out into the community gathering health and basic needs information using valid statistical methods allows public health and emergency managers to prioritize their responses and to make informed decisions regarding the distribution of resources.
This class is intended to give the basics of what a CASPER is in preparation of our actual event in April of 2023.
February – 2023
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Date:
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Location:
Denton County Public Health office – Denton - Conference
535 S. Loop 28
Denton, TX 76205
Description
Injuries can happen at any time. You never know when you might find yourself in a situation where someone, a stranger perhaps, needs immediate medical help for a life-threatening injury. You are the most crucial help available to someone with a serious, life-threatening injury. When someone experiences a life-threatening emergency, the first care they can get can be the difference between life and death. We will also give you hands-on training on Stopping the bleed techniques using tourniquets.
March – 2023
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Date:
Saturday, March 04, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location:
Denton County Public Health - Conference
535 S. Loop 288
Denton, TX 76205
Description
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)
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Date:
Tuesday, March 07, 2023
Location:
Denton County Public Health office – Denton - Conference
535 S. Loop 288
Denton, TX t6205
Description
The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Upon completing the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. There is no cost for this class. You need to be an active MRC member to attend the class.
April – 2023
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Date:
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Location:
Denton County Public Health office – Denton - Conference
535 S. Loop 288
Denton, TX 76205
Description
The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Upon completing the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. There is no cost for this class. You need to be an active MRC member to attend the class.
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Date:
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Description
A CASPER is an epidemiologic technique designed to provide quickly and at low cost, household-based information about an affected community’s needs after a disaster in a simple format to decision makers.
CASPER is accomplished by sending teams out into the community gathering health and basic needs information using valid statistical methods allows public health and emergency managers to prioritize their responses and to make informed decisions regarding the distribution of resources.
May – 2023
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Date:
Saturday, May 06, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location:
Denton County Public Health - Conference
535 S. Loop 288
Denton, TX 76205
Description
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)
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Date:
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Location:
Denton County Public Health office – Denton - Conference
535 S. Loop 288
Denton, TX 76205
Description
Injuries can happen at any time. You never know when you might find yourself in a situation where someone, a stranger perhaps, needs immediate medical help for a life-threatening injury. You are the most crucial help available to someone with a serious, life-threatening injury. When someone experiences a life-threatening emergency, the first care they can get can be the difference between life and death. We will also give you hands-on training on Stopping the bleed techniques using tourniquets.