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 Force Health Protection - Prevention is the Key
11th Annual Force Health Protection Conference
Albuquerque Convention Center -- Albuquerque, New Mexico
8/9/08 – 8/15/08
The FHP conference mission is to advance technology, to better sustain the Soldier in garrison or during deployments that may involve Weapons of Mass Destruction, to provide information of benefit to first responders, and to bolster everyday response capabilities. The primary focus is the Soldier.
Event details and registration will soon be available.
Click here for Presentation Charts from the 10th Annual Force Health Protection Conference. |
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 Building the Next Generation: Collaborative Partnerships For The Future
The Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS)
114th Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas
11/9/08 – 11/14/08
In addition to other meetings, AMSUS holds a yearly gathering for all of its members. These Annual Meetings are sponsored by a different constituent agency every year and offer AMSUS members the opportunity to meet socially, exchange the latest concepts and research, earn CME credit, and talk to the manufacturers of the latest medical technology. The 2008 Annual Meeting is sponsored by the United States Public Health Service (USPHS).
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 Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties (MCBC)
Aberdeen Proving Ground and Ft. Detrick, Maryland
9/7/08 – 9/12/08
10/19/08 – 10/24/08
3/15/09 – 3/20/09
5/3/09 – 5/8/09
8/23/09 – 8/29/09
Field Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties (FCBC)
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
9/22/08 – 9/26/08
11/17/08 – 11/21/08
2/23/09 – 2/27/09
4/6/09 – 4/10/09
6/8/09 – 6/12/09
9/21/09 – 9/25/09
MCBC - This 6 ½-day course, Medical Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties (MCBC), 6H-F26, is conducted jointly by the US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) and the US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). The course is designed for Medical Corps and Nurse Corps officers, Physician Assistants, Medical Service Corps officers in specialties 67B,C, or E, and other medical professionals. Classroom instruction, laboratory and field exercises prepare graduates to effectively manage casualties of chemical and biological agent exposure.
FCBC - This 5 day course, Field Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties Course (FCBC), is conducted by the US Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Classroom discussion includes the current global threat; characteristics, recognition and emergency treatment of agent exposure, triage, and decontamination; and small-group exercises to reinforce casualty management principles. Laboratory and field training provide hands-on experience in treatment, contamination site management, personal protection, and other agent emergency response and rescue procedures.
Advanced registration required. Application for these courses is via the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS). Requests for attendance should be made through your training branch. More registration details here >>
Contact information:
Chemical Casualty Care Division, USAMRICD
DSN 584-2230/3393, CML (410) 436-2230/3393
DSN FAX 584-3086, CML (410) 436-3086
Email: ccc@apg.amedd.army.mil |
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 TRICARE Fundamentals Course Training Schedule
| 7/22/08 - 7/24/08 |
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Birmingham, AL |
The TRICARE Fundamentals Course is an entry-level 3-day classroom-based course designed for TRICARE assistance providers, beneficiary counselors, Family Support personnel, Reserve Component Unit Representatives, and anyone else with Tricare fulfillment or outreach responsibilities. Major topics include TRICARE eligibility; medical benefits, including TRICARE Prime Remote, TRICARE For Life, transitional benefits, pharmacy, and dental; claims and appeals; and customer service. Registration and more information, including where to request a training quota, are at http://www.tricare.mil/tricareu/default.aspx. |
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Iowa Army National Guard (IARNG) Physical Readiness Leadership Training
Contact: Major Kevin Plagman
Force Integration Readiness Officer
Phone: DSN 431-4403 or 515-252-4403
kevin.plagman@ia.ngb.army.mil
CAMP DODGE, IA. - IARNG instructs military personnel in Physical Readiness Leadership Training during a 4 day course. The training is available to men and women from all locations and units. The next training dates are to be announced. Contact MAJ Plagman for details. View their Photo Gallery for images of training sessions. |
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USACHPPM Medical Waste Transport
San Antonio, TX -- 7/14/08 - 7/16/08
In this course, students learn to identify and classify hazardous materials; prepare and package RMW; prepare and certify RMW manifests based on Federal, State and International requirements; and learn safety/emergency response procedures required when transporting RMW. A certification test is administered at the end of the course.
This course is designed to housekeeping and medical facilities personnel who ship regulated medical waste ONLY. Laboratorians should not register for this course.
For individual registration, go to the USACHPPM registration page. |
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