Center for Preparedness Education

Core Disaster Life Support® training is now DHS approved (Course number OK-006-RESP). This is a 4-hour awareness level program designed to teach core concepts of disaster management.This course is scheduled on request. Contact Leslie Scofield at 402-552-3116 to schedule a session.
11th Annual Preparedness Symposia Series
Gering NE - April 9-10, 2013
Norfolk NE - May 7-8, 2013
Lincoln NE - June 11-12, 2013
Kearney NE - July 16-17, 2013

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Long Term / Residential Care Disaster Preparedness: Protecting Our Most Vulnerable
May 21-22, 2013
Century Link Center, Omaha NE
A first of it's kind National conference to guide those responsible for the care of vulnerable populations in residential facilities through the most important disaster preparedness concerns. For more information contact Kristine Sanger (402-552-3099).
Register Online - Registration Fee $195
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Enhancing preparedness skills and knowledge through . . .

. . affordable, needs-based training . .
Offered at low cost
Based on needs assessment and preparedness trends
Often delivered to 'your front door' on-site or via distance methods
Continuing Education credit
Accredited regional training center for the National Disaster Life Support Foundation courses

. . customized organizational assistance with disaster exercises . .
Planning for tabletop, functional and full-scale exercises
Assistance conducting tabletop, functional and full-scale exercises
Evaluating for functional and full-scale exercises

. . comprehensive resources . .
award winning training videos including past Preparedness Symposia sessions and other key presentations
Social media forums for discussion and sharing (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)
Bi-monthly Newsletter
relevant resources from an Alternate Medical Site Selection Tool to HICS forms and planning guides to Crisis Communication Planning tools - all easily accessible on the Resources section of this website

Scheduled Events

Event Start	Title
5/29/2013 8:00 AM	Hospital First Receiver - Scottsbluff
6/11/2013 8:30 AM	11th Annual Preparedness Symposia – Lincoln
7/16/2013 8:30 AM	11th Annual Preparedness Symposia – Kearney
7/24/2013 8:00 AM	Hospital First Receiver - Kearney

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Center for Preparedness Education
984320 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha NE 68198-4320
402.552.2529

The Center for Preparedness Education's activities are part of a coordinated effort on behalf of the U.S. Federal Government and the State of Nebraska under the direction of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.