TRAINING AND EVENTS CALENDAR
October 2021
I AM Ready Basic Training & Preparedness – Generations
I AM Ready Basic Training & Preparedness Generations Church, 1461 E. Woodview Drive, Leander, TX 78641 6:30 PM-9:00 PM - October 28, 2021 Every new volunteer who wants to join the ADRN network is required to take this 2.5-hour class to give you an introduction to ADRN, information about ADRN training, a training roadmap for volunteers, badging/credentials, how emergency response works in Greater Austin and CERT individual/family preparedness training. Every volunteer who completes this course will receive an ADRN badge and become a certified ADRN volunteer. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Skills Practice – October 30
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SKILLS PRACTICE on Saturday, October 30 - closing with Q & A and Debrief Location TBD There is no cost for this portion of the training - There is an opportunity to give a love offering to support the efforts of the CERT Team providing materials and equipment. CERT Skills Practice Description – This is an opportunity for the student to exhibit skills learned from the classroom training in a supervised setting emphasizing safety practices in lifts and carries, triage, fire safety, search and rescue, basic first aid and more. This gives the student opportunity to hone skills, ask questions, and prepare for the CERT Simulation. This takes place on a designated Saturday from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM between CERT On Demand Training cut off and before the CERT Simulation. You will need to register for CERT Skills Practice after completing CERT On Demand. PURCHASE A CERT PPE (Personal Preparedness Equipment) you will need in skills practice, the simulation, and will want to keep in your vehicle after the training. Click Here for details REGISTER FOR SIMULATION HERE
Find out more »November 2021
Spiritual Readiness in Times of Disaster Training
ADRN Headquarters, 1122 E. 51st Street, Austin, TX 78723 and Live Stream Thursday, November 4, Tuesdays November 9 & 16 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Course Time: 9 hours - Must complete all 3 - 3-hour sessions to receive credit for the course Click to register! Spiritual Readiness Training – Course Time 9hrs: ADRN is hosting this foundational training class to help volunteers become spiritually prepared and grounded in truth to help those in need, in times of disaster (including yourself). This class will also teach you how to apply 7 key provisions made available to every born-again believer, to empower you to stand against the wiles of the enemy and to walk in faith to overcome trials and tribulations that may occur in times of crisis. This training will be live-streamed and all 3 modules need to be viewed to receive credit. (I AM Ready Level 2) Training is FREE. If you choose to live-stream rather than attend in person, please note that at the event registration you will choose to register for the on-site OR live-stream option. When you live stream with us you will need to complete a quiz on the Spiritual Readiness On-Demand Training in the…
Find out more »Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Simulation – November 6
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SIMULATION on Saturday, November 6 - closing with Q & A and Debrief Location TBD There is no cost for this portion of the training - There is an opportunity to give a love offering to support the efforts of the CERT Team providing materials and equipment. CERT Simulation Description – This is an opportunity for the student to exhibit skills learned from the On Demand classroom training and CERT Skills Practice in a real live scenario simulation. The student will have opportunity to exhibit a variety of skills responding to an established scenario. Some skills will include: lifts and carries, triage, fire safety, search and rescue, basic first aid amongst other things. There will be a debrief at the end with opportunity for Q & A. This takes place on a designated Saturday from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM after the CERT Skills Practice has been completed. Once you successfully complete the CERT Simulation your training profile will be updated as completing this course. PURCHASE A CERT PPE (Personal Preparedness Equipment) you will need in skills practice, the simulation, and will want to keep in your vehicle after the training. Click Here for details…
Find out more »HAM Team Meetings
HAM Team Meeting is to support all ADRN HAM trained volunteers. Come learn how to program your radio, proper radio communications, how to build HAM go bag tools like antennas, generators, etc.
Find out more »American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED – Adult/Child/Infant
Location: ADRN Headquarters, 1122 E. 51st Street, Austin, TX 78723 Saturday, November 20, 8:45AM-5:00PM Course Time 8 hours: Participants will be able to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The program teach skills that participants need to know to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. Students who successfully complete 8 hours of training and successfully demonstrate skills will receive a certificate from American Red Cross for CPR/First Aid/AED – Adult/Child/Infant which will be valid for two years. (RC Level 2). Training Cost is $95 50% Scholarships available for full-time students and those impacted by financial hardships. Click here to apply for a scholarship. Buddy/Spouse/Combo Special – Purchase 2 CPR Trainings for $75 each ($150 for two). Email training@adrntx.org for this special. FREE Training Voucher when you volunteer time at Hope Family Thrift Store. Email training@adrntx.org for more information. CPR Renewals please register at CPR Renewal link if you have trained with us before and have a certificate about to expire. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »December 2021
DAT – Disaster Assessment Team Training
4 hour training - 9:00AM - 1:00PM, Saturday, December 4, 2021 Riverbend Church in Quad 3, 4214 Capital of Texas Highway, Austin, TX 78746 Training is FREE! DAT is the tip of the spear in disaster response. DAT teams are ADRN’s first boots on the ground in the disaster field. They identify the area and degree of destruction. Their assessments provide leadership with the critical information necessary to properly deploy resources and volunteers. This training will cover spiritual readiness for first response; disaster assessment procedures, roles and challenges; safety and typical hazards encountered; and a practice disaster assessment. To qualify for DAT designation, participants must be CERT or ham radio trained, 21 years old, and in good physical condition. Others not presently qualified may participate to receive DAT designation upon completing prerequisite training. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »January 2022
American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED – Adult/Child/Infant
Location: ADRN Headquarters, 1122 E. 51st Street, Austin, TX 78723 Saturday, 8:45AM-5:00PM Course Time 8 hours: Participants will be able to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. The program teaches skills that participants need to know to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. Students who successfully complete 8 hours of training and successfully demonstrate skills will receive a certificate from the American Red Cross for CPR/First Aid/AED – Adult/Child/Infant which will be valid for two years. (RC Level 2). Training Cost is $95 50% Scholarships are available for full-time students and those impacted by financial hardships. Click here to apply for a scholarship. Buddy/Spouse/Combo Special – Purchase 2 CPR Training for $75 each ($150 for two). Email training@adrntx.org for this special. FREE Training Voucher when you volunteer time at Hope Family Thrift Store. Email training@adrntx.org for more information. CPR Renewals please register at the CPR Renewal link if you have trained with us before and have a certificate about to expire. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »February 2022
CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) Training – February 26 & 27, 2022
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Training Friday, February 25, 6:00PM-10:00PM & Saturday, February 26, 8:00AM-6:00PM (14 hour training) Location Grace Covenant Church (tentative) ADRN highly recommends this internationally recognized training for volunteers who are called to help people in times of crisis and/or called to the mission field. This training will equip participants to deal with the mental, emotional, and spiritual issues most people encounter in times of disaster, including trauma, learning debriefing techniques, and much more. The CISM Core Team (certified CISM Instructors) instructs this class. All participants will receive a certification of completion in Disaster Psychological 1st Aid and CISM/CISD (Critical Incident Stress Management/Critical Incident Stress Debriefing) after completing 6 hours of course time, then participating in a 3-hour Simulation. This training is also recommended for teens 16 years of age and above. You will need to bring a sack lunch on Saturday. Click on Training/Scholarships for more information. To be credited for this class you need to complete 14 hours of training. Register Here The training cost is $95 - Scholarships ($47.50) are available to full-time students and those impacted by financial hardship. To apply for a scholarship go to www.adrn.org, click on Training then Scholarship Application. You may…
Find out more »March 2022
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Spring 2022
26-hour training | 6 Nights of Training and a Saturday for Simulation Location: Twin Lakes Fellowship Church, 2500 South Bell Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613 Course Dates: March 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, & 24 - 6:30PM-10:00PM (March 7, 6:00PM - 10:00PM to complete registration) and Saturday, March 26, 8:00AM-5:00PM for Simulation (26 hours training - includes breaks) There is no cost to take this training - There will be an opportunity to give a love offering. ADRN CERT Training is a 7-day, FEMA-backed, and nationally recognized course that will equip and train you in the essentials of disaster preparedness for your local community. You will learn Fire Safety, Light Search & Rescue, Disaster Medical Operations & Psychology, Terrorism, and experience a Disaster Simulation. This is an excellent course and well worth the time invested in it! You will be able to use the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, to assist others in your neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. You will need to bring a sack lunch on Saturday. REGISTER HERE
Find out more »Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) On Demand Training — March 30 – June 9, 2022
On Demand at your own pace from March 30 - June 9, 2022 Not on site - In your own home! Followed by Skills Practice/Evaluation on Saturday, June 11, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Simulation on Saturday, June 18, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at Jollyville Fire Department There is no cost to take this training - There will be an opportunity to give a love offering. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classroom training is now On Demand! Do this 12-hour FEMA online training in the comfort of your home and on your schedule, instead of carving out 5-6 specific nights to attend on site. To complete the 28-hour FEMA requirement, ADRN offers a unique 2.5 hour Spiritual Training component, a 8-hr on-site Skills Practice/ Evaluation, and a 8-hr Simulation on two consecutive Saturdays. Some of the topics covered include: Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Medical Operations, Disaster Psychology, Fire Safety, Light Search and Rescue, and Terrorism and so much more! What makes ADRN CERT qualifications unique from other CERT training is the spiritual training component we provide along with the life-like CERT simulations. Once you complete all sessions and upload your certificates, you will now be ready to exhibit…
Find out more »June 2022
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Skills Practice – June 11, 2022
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM SKILLS PRACTICE on Saturday, June 11- closing with Q & A and Debrief Location Jollyville Fire Department (tentative) There is no cost for this portion of the training - There is an opportunity to give a love offering to support the efforts of the CERT Team providing materials and equipment. CERT Skills Practice Description – This is an opportunity for the student to exhibit skills learned from the classroom training in a supervised setting emphasizing safety practices in lifts and carries, triage, fire safety, search and rescue, basic first aid, and more. This gives the student opportunity to hone skills, ask questions, and prepare for the CERT Simulation. This takes place on a designated Saturday from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM between CERT On-Demand Training cut-off and before the CERT Simulation. You will need to register for CERT Skills Practice after completing CERT On Demand. PURCHASE A CERT PPE (Personal Preparedness Equipment) you will need in skills practice, the simulation, and will want to keep in your vehicle after the training. Click Here for details REGISTER FOR SIMULATION HERE
Find out more »Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Simulation – June 18, 2022
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SIMULATION on Saturday, June 18, 2022 - closing with Q & A and Debrief Location Jollyville Fire Department (tentative) There is no cost for this portion of the training - There is an opportunity to give a love offering to support the efforts of the CERT Team providing materials and equipment. CERT Simulation Description – This is an opportunity for the student to exhibit skills learned from the On-Demand classroom training and CERT Skills Practice in a real live scenario simulation. The student will have the opportunity to exhibit a variety of skills responding to an established scenario. Some skills will include: lifts and carries, triage, fire safety, search and rescue, basic first aid amongst other things. There will be a debrief at the end with an opportunity for Q & A. This takes place on a designated Saturday from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM after the CERT Skills Practice has been completed. Once you successfully complete the CERT Simulation your training profile will be updated as completing this course. PURCHASE A CERT PPE (Personal Preparedness Equipment) you will need in skills practice, the simulation, and will want to keep in your vehicle after the…
Find out more »CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) Training – June 24 & 25, 2022
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Training Friday, June 24, 6:00PM-10:00PM & Saturday, June 25, 8:00AM-6:00PM (14 hour training) Location Grace Covenant Church (tentative) ADRN highly recommends this internationally recognized training for volunteers who are called to help people in times of crisis and/or called to the mission field. This training will equip participants to deal with the mental, emotional, and spiritual issues most people encounter in times of disaster, including trauma, learning debriefing techniques, and much more. The CISM Core Team (certified CISM Instructors) instructs this class. All participants will receive a certification of completion in Disaster Psychological 1st Aid and CISM/CISD (Critical Incident Stress Management/Critical Incident Stress Debriefing) after completing 6 hours of course time, then participating in a 3-hour Simulation. This training is also recommended for teens 16 years of age and above. You will need to bring a sack lunch on Saturday. Click on Training/Scholarships for more information. To be credited for this class you need to complete 14 hours of training. Register Here The training cost is $95 - Scholarships ($47.50) are available to full-time students and those impacted by financial hardship. To apply for a scholarship go to www.adrn.org, click on Training then Scholarship Application. You may…
Find out more »CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) Training – June 24 & 25, 2022
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Training Friday, June 24, 6:00PM-10:00PM & Saturday, June 25, 8:00AM-6:00PM (14 hour training) Location Grace Covenant Church (tentative) ADRN highly recommends this internationally recognized training for volunteers who are called to help people in times of crisis and/or called to the mission field. This training will equip participants to deal with the mental, emotional, and spiritual issues most people encounter in times of disaster, including trauma, learning debriefing techniques, and much more. The CISM Core Team (certified CISM Instructors) instructs this class. All participants will receive a certification of completion in Disaster Psychological 1st Aid and CISM/CISD (Critical Incident Stress Management/Critical Incident Stress Debriefing) after completing 6 hours of course time, then participating in a 3-hour Simulation. This training is also recommended for teens 16 years of age and above. You will need to bring a sack lunch on Saturday. Click on Training/Scholarships for more information. To be credited for this class you need to complete 14 hours of training. Register Here The training cost is $95 - Scholarships ($47.50) are available to full-time students and those impacted by financial hardship. To apply for a scholarship go to www.adrn.org, click on Training then Scholarship Application. You may…
Find out more »July 2022
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) On Demand Training — July 6 – September 7, 2022
On-Demand at your own pace from July 6 - September 7, 2022 Not on site - In your own home Followed by Skills Practice/Evaluation on Saturday, September 10, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Simulation on Saturday, September 17, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at Jollyville Fire Department There is no cost to take this training - There will be an opportunity to give a love offering. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classroom training is now On Demand! Do this 12-hour FEMA online training in the comfort of your home and on your schedule, instead of carving out 5-6 specific nights to attend on-site. To complete the 28-hour FEMA requirement, ADRN offers a unique 2.5-hour Spiritual Training component, an 8-hr on-site Skills Practice/ Evaluation, and an 8-hr Simulation on two consecutive Saturdays. Some of the topics covered include Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Medical Operations, Disaster Psychology, Fire Safety, Light Search and Rescue, and Terrorism and so much more! What makes ADRN CERT qualifications unique from other CERT training is the spiritual training component we provide along with the life-like CERT simulations. Once you complete all sessions and upload your certificates, you will now be ready to exhibit skills you’ve learned…
Find out more »September 2022
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Skills Practice – September 10, 2022
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM SKILLS PRACTICE on Saturday, September 10, 2022 - closing with Q & A and Debrief Location Jollyville Fire Department (tentative) There is no cost for this portion of the training - There is an opportunity to give a love offering to support the efforts of the CERT Team providing materials and equipment. CERT Skills Practice Description – This is an opportunity for the student to exhibit skills learned from the classroom training in a supervised setting emphasizing safety practices in lifts and carries, triage, fire safety, search and rescue, basic first aid, and more. This gives the student opportunity to hone skills, ask questions, and prepare for the CERT Simulation. This takes place on a designated Saturday from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM between CERT On-Demand Training cut-off and before the CERT Simulation. You will need to register for CERT Skills Practice after completing CERT On Demand. PURCHASE A CERT PPE (Personal Preparedness Equipment) you will need in skills practice, the simulation, and will want to keep in your vehicle after the training. Click Here for details REGISTER FOR SIMULATION HERE
Find out more »Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Simulation – September 17, 2022
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SIMULATION on Saturday, September 17, 2022 - closing with Q & A and Debrief Location Jollyville Fire Department (tentative) There is no cost for this portion of the training - There is an opportunity to give a love offering to support the efforts of the CERT Team providing materials and equipment. CERT Simulation Description – This is an opportunity for the student to exhibit skills learned from the On-Demand classroom training and CERT Skills Practice in a real live scenario simulation. The student will have the opportunity to exhibit a variety of skills responding to an established scenario. Some skills will include: lifts and carries, triage, fire safety, search and rescue, basic first aid amongst other things. There will be a debrief at the end with an opportunity for Q & A. This takes place on a designated Saturday from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM after the CERT Skills Practice has been completed. Once you successfully complete the CERT Simulation your training profile will be updated as completing this course. PURCHASE A CERT PPE (Personal Preparedness Equipment) you will need in skills practice, the simulation, and will want to keep in your vehicle after the…
Find out more »CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) Training – September 30 & October 1, 2022
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Training Friday, September 30, 6:00PM-10:00PM & Saturday, October 1, 8:00AM-6:00PM (14 hour training) Location Grace Covenant Church (tentative) ADRN highly recommends this internationally recognized training for volunteers who are called to help people in times of crisis and/or called to the mission field. This training will equip participants to deal with the mental, emotional, and spiritual issues most people encounter in times of disaster, including trauma, learning debriefing techniques, and much more. The CISM Core Team (certified CISM Instructors) instructs this class. All participants will receive a certification of completion in Disaster Psychological 1st Aid and CISM/CISD (Critical Incident Stress Management/Critical Incident Stress Debriefing) after completing 6 hours of course time, then participating in a 3-hour Simulation. This training is also recommended for teens 16 years of age and above. You will need to bring a sack lunch on Saturday. Click on Training/Scholarships for more information. To be credited for this class you need to complete 14 hours of training. Register Here The training cost is $95 - Scholarships ($47.50) are available to full-time students and those impacted by financial hardship. To apply for a scholarship go to www.adrn.org, click on Training then Scholarship Application. You may…
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