Learn new skills to help others in disasters. Meet colleagues with similar interests.
Offered free of charge in multiple locations around Oregon.
Organized by the State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Oregon (SERV-OR). (Not already a member? Health care workers can learn more and apply.)
Course Descriptions
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The Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS) course is an intense two-day course that allows participants to demonstrate competencies in mass casualty management. Includes disaster scene simulation with live simulated victims. See full description.
Course credits: 15.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Pre-requisites: Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS) and an active health care provider license.
Additionally, preference may be given to members of the State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Oregon (SERV-OR).
Lunch and coffee service provided.
 Dates, locations and registration links.
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Volunteers “Victims” Needed
Additional volunteers are needed to role play as victims on the second day of the Advanced courses. This is a fun opportunity for anyone to help their community and medical providers learn how to respond to disasters. Food and beverage provided. More information and registration is provided below under course listings for Advanced Disaster Life Support. |
Dates, Locations and Registration
Courses are free but registration is required. The advanced course has pre-requisites.
Portland Metropolitan Area
Basic Disaster Life Support
Friday, January 11, 2013
8 AM to 5 PM
Pre-requisites: None.
Venue: Oregon Health Sciences University, BICC Gallery, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland OR 97239 (Map)
Co-sponsored by the OHSU Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine and the OHSU Preventive Medicine Residency Program. This course is made possible in part by a training grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (D33HP21197).
Basic Disaster Life Support
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
8 AM to 5 PM
Pre-requisites: None.
Venue: Providence Willamette Falls Community Center, 519 15th St, Oregon City, OR 97045 (Map)
Basic Disaster Life Support
Friday, March 8, 2013
8 AM to 5 PM
Pre-requisites: None.
Venue: Oregon Medical Association, 11740 SW 68th Parkway #100 Portland, OR 97223 (Map)
Register: Click here to register on the National Disaster Life Support Foundation website.
Lebanon
Basic Disaster Life Support
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
8 AM to 5 PM
Pre-requisites: None.
Venue: Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, Conference Rooms B and C, 525 N Santiam Hwy, Lebanon, OR 97355 (Map)
Register: Click here to register on the National Disaster Life Support Foundation website.
Manzanita
Basic Disaster Life Support
Saturday, April 20, 2013
8 AM to 5 PM
Pre-requisites: None.
Venue: Fire Station 13, 36375 Highway 101, Manzanita, OR 97131 (Map)
Register: Click here to register on the National Disaster Life Support Foundation website.
Medford
Basic Disaster Life Support
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
8 AM to 5 PM
Pre-requisites: None.
Venue: Community Justice Building, 1101 W. Main Street, Suite 101, Medford, OR 97501 (Map)
Register: Click here to register on the National Disaster Life Support Foundation website.
Advanced Disaster Life Support
Wednesday-Thursday, April 24-25, 2013 (both days required)
8 AM to 5 PM both days
Pre-requisites: Basic Disaster Life Support and a state-issued healthcare provider license/certification.
Venue: Mercy Flights, 2020 Milligan Way, Medford, OR 97504 (Map)
Class registration: Click here to register on the National Disaster Life Support Foundation website.
Volunteer victim registration (for day 2): Click here to learn more and sign up.
North Bend
Basic Disaster Life Support
Saturday, March 2, 2013
8 AM to 5 PM
Pre-requisites: None.
Venue: Community Health Education Center (CHEC) 3950 Sherman Ave, North Bend, OR 97459 (Map)
Register: Click here to register on the National Disaster Life Support Foundation website.
Preparation for Burn Disaster
Saturday, April 6, 2013
8 AM to 5 PM
Course description: Available on the event registration page.
Pre-requisites: None.
Venue: Community Health Education Center (CHEC) 3950 Sherman Ave, North Bend, OR 97459 (Map)
Register: Click here to register on the event page.
Redmond
Basic Disaster Life Support
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
8 AM to 5 PM
Pre-requisites: None.
Venue: Deschutes County Fair & Expo, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR 97756 (Map)
Register: Click here to register on the National Disaster Life Support Foundation website.
Advanced Disaster Life Support
Thursday-Friday, May 9-10, 2013 (both days required)
8 AM to 5 PM both days
Pre-requisites: Basic Disaster Life Support and a state-issued healthcare provider license/certification.
Venue: Deschutes County Fair & Expo, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR (Map)
Class registration: Click here to register on the National Disaster Life Support Foundation website.
Volunteer victim registration (for day 2): Click here to learn more and sign up.
Yamhill County
Basic Disaster Life Support
Saturday, April 27, 2013
8 AM to 5 PM
Pre-requisites: None.
Venue: Amity Fire Station, 700 South Trade Street Amity, OR 97101 (Map)
Register: Click here to register on the National Disaster Life Support Foundation website.
Additional dates and locations for both Basic and Advanced Disaster Life Support are being considered for 2013. Questions or suggestions? Contact: SERV.OR@STATE.OR.US
Sponsors
Sponsored by the Oregon Health Authority Health Security, Preparedness and Response Program, through a grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Emergency System for the Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals (ESAR-VHP) program.