HealthTec^dl - Distance Learning for Georgia Health Nonprofits

MRC 101 is the required "Orientation" for the Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Reserve Corps. The program describes the origin and development of the MRC concept and the link between the MRC and Public Health. It outlines the "Essential Functions" of Public Health and the "Core Competencies" of the MRC and gives a general orientation to both natural and man-made disasters and the roles of Public Health and the MRC in responding to these disasters.

The goal of this training is to familiarize Medical Reserve Corps Members with the purpose of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and how SNS assets are requested, received and dispensed. The training will provide an overview of background concepts relevant to mass dispensing, and describe dispensing site operations and potential staffing roles for MRC members.

This program will provide an overview of the challenges and strategies needed to increase the Behavioral Health Workforce in the State of Georgia.

Dr. White will discuss the importance of community-based education for health sciences students and techniques for successful teaching. This session will discuss community based faculty "promotion" policies and guidance as well as opportunities for research skill development.