American Red Cross Foundations of Disaster Mental Health Course 

May 6, 2006 • 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Central Iowa Chapter, 2116 Grand Ave Des Moines
Fee: None
Prerequisite:  Introduction to Disaster Services Course, available online http://www.redcross.org/flash/course01_v01/ 

Course Purpose
The purpose of this basic level Disaster Services training is to prepare licensed mental health professionals to provide for and respond to the psychological needs of people across the continuum of disaster preparedness, response and recovery. Participants in this course will be licensed mental health professionals who are considering becoming involved in Red Cross disaster mental health preparedness, response and recovery activities at their local chapter and on national disaster relief operations. 

Learning Objectives
After completing this training, participants will be able to—

  • Identify the American Red Cross Fundamental Principles and mission, the disaster services structure and the disaster settings in which mental health professionals work.
  • Describe the collaborative relationships of the Red Cross with federal, state and county agencies, national and state mental health associations and other voluntary agencies.
  • Describe the mental health role in Red Cross disaster response and recovery and the context within which disaster services are provided.
  • Recognize the psychological impact of disasters on adults, children, families and communities.
  • Apply the interventions used by Red Cross mental health workers with clients, including adults, children, families, responders and disaster workers.
  • Describe the legal and ethical implications of disaster mental health work, including licensing, HIPAA regulations, confidentiality and professional ethics.
  • Identify opportunities for becoming involved with American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health through their local chapters and the Disaster Services Human Resources (DSHR) System.  

This course offers 6.5 APA approved CEUs. 

Mental health professional with a current state license, to include:

  • Counselor
  • Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker
  • A registered nurse (RN) with psychiatric nursing experience and training beyond the rotation required for a RN.  

 

Registration 

Megan Chamberlain
Central Iowa Chapter
American Red Cross
2116 Grand Ave
Des Moines IA 50312
chamberlainm@desmoines-redcross.org

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Name, address occupation, and phone

Copy of Current License

“What Interests You” page from Introduction to Disaster Course 

Registration will close on April 28, 2006. Class size is limited. Official confirmation of your acceptance into the course will be sent out on May 1.