Training

In order to be eligible for future deployment missions, all MRC volunteers are required to take two training courses. These courses are foundation-level courses which will prepare you for your role as a Marion County Medical Reserve Corps volunteer. The courses are Introduction to Incident Command System (IS-100.C offered online or in-person) and National Incident Management System (IS-700.B offered online).

MRC volunteers are welcome to attend trainings at DOH-Marion covering topics such as CPR, life-saving skills to control severe bleeding in emergencies, and Special Needs Shelter operations. Contact the DOH-Marion volunteer coordinator at 352-644-2742 for more information.

Online Required MRC Training

• IS-100.C: Introduction to Incident Command System
• IS-700.B: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
• MRC Core Competencies - These serve as the national training standard and as a “common language” for MRCs and partner organizations to communicate volunteer capabilities. 

Online Recommended Training

Psychological First Aid (PFA)
This free five-hour interactive 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.

Training Information for MRC

MRC-Train
MRC-Train is the premier learning resource for professionals who protect the public's health.

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.
• Video: 2022 Medical Reserve Corps Network Profile: Two Decades of Service
• Video: The Florida MRC Recruitment video
• Learn more about the Medical Reserve Corps
• Medical Reserve Corps Brochure
• Marion County MRC Frequently Asked Questions