In order to be eligible for future deployment missions, all Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers are required to take three online training courses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
MRC volunteers are welcome to attend additional trainings at DOH-Marion, which cover topics such as CPR, controlling severe bleeding in emergencies, and special needs shelter operations.
Volunteers will be enrolled in MRC-Train by the coordinator upon completion of background screening. For more information, contact the DOH-Marion volunteer coordinator at 352-644-2742.
Required MRC Training
Recommended Training
- Psychological First Aid (PFA)
This free five-hour online course helps participants learn the core actions of PFA and describes ways to apply them in different post-disaster scenarios and with different survivor needs
MRC Resources
- Florida’s Strategic National Stockpile Program
This provides an overview of Florida’s Strategic National Stockpile program and provides context for those who may help deliver medical supplies to impacted communities. - MRC Recruitment Video
- Learn more about the Medical Reserve Corps
- Marion County Medical Reserve Corps Brochure
- Marion County MRC Frequently Asked Questions
- MRC Core Competencies
These serve as the national training standard and as a “common language” for MRCs and partner organizations to communicate volunteer capabilities.