Introduction to North Carolina Disaster Response Network and Disaster Mental Health Training

Topic: 
Mental Health
Format: 
Online Course
Time: 
20 minutes
Level: 
Introductory
University: 
University of North Carolina
PERLC: 
University of North Carolina PERLC
Description: 

This presentation, offered by the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, introduces the North Carolina Disaster Response Network (NC DRN) and provides an orientation to the series of training modules for mental health professionals interested in disaster response. It is part of the North Carolina Disaster Response Network Training series.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Be familiar with NC Disaster Response Network formation, purpose, and need for volunteers
  • Recognize benefits to professionals who complete training and join NC DRN
  • Know training requirements for NC DRN responders and steps to complete training
  • Appreciate unique aspects of disaster work and need for specialized training