February Updates:

Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS) Classes
February 12, 2023
A BDLS course will be offered virtually on Microsoft Teams and is open to a statewide audience. It is designed to engage participants through interactive scenarios and group discussion. The goal is to teach a common lexicon, vocabulary and knowledge base.

Pre-course work is required and can be found at https://register3.ndlsf.org/.
Pre-approved MDHHS EMS CE credits, AMA Category 1 Physician, nursing and pharmacy CME credits are available. This course is grant funded through the MDHHS, Bureau of Emergency Preparedness, EMS and Systems of Care.

For questions contact Judy Wheeler ([email protected]).


​Preparedness Lunch and Learn
February 20, 2024
The Preparedness Lunch and Learn series continues February 20, 2024, with a discussion on emPOWER. Tools that can be used to understand vulnerable populations in communities and regions.

Throughout the Preparedness Lunch and Learn series topics will continue to build knowledge for emergency managers in hospitals and other healthcare facilities as well as healthcare coalitions, local health departments, and tribes.

This series is the third Tuesday every month from 12:00p.m. - 1:00 p.m. For registration, visit MI-TRAIN, course ID # 1112624 for the entire series.  Preparedness Lunch and Learn


​Noontime Nugget - Reminder
February 27, 2024
Please make sure you have the Noontime Nugget on your calendars for February 27, 2024 from noon to 1:00 p.m. The first session will be a deep dive into MI-TRAIN led by Kerry Chamberlain. Please make sure you have your computer available so you can 'follow along at home'. Contact Jessica Gould if you have questions or need the invitation sent.


​NEW MI-TRAIN Courses Available for the Healthcare Sector
The Michigan Hospital Preparedness Program has been working diligently to develop training and education opportunities in MI-TRAIN for healthcare facilities across the spectrum of care. Below are the recently completed training programs available in MI-TRAIN. These training opportunities are recommended for HCCs, EPCs and tribes. 
Please share far and wide with HCC members. 

• Adult Foster Care and Homes for the Aged Emergency Toolkit Training Module: Course ID #1117287 https://www.train.org/mi-train/course/1117287/details
• Continuity of Operations (COOP) an Introduction: Course ID #1117289 https://www.train.org/mi-train/course/1117289/details
• Crisis Standards of Care: Bringing it all Together:  Course ID #1117295 https://www.train.org/mi-train/course/1117295/details
• Immediate Bed Availability in an Emergency: Course ID #1117296 https://www.train.org/main/admin/course/1117296/details

Nursing and physician credits will be available soon!