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Department of Homeland Security Shield / FEMA
Center for
Domestic Preparedness

Virtual Classroom and Webinar Opportunities

The Center for Domestic Preparedness offers a variety of training opportunities via virtual and webinar platforms. The opportunities are listed below.

Virtual Classroom Training

Virtual Classroom training provides students an interactive virtual experience via an online training environment.

Webinar

Webinars provide students either live or pre-recorded instructional segments.

Instructions

  • To register select the desired course from the schedule and click apply Note: Registration will close 2 business days prior to the scheduled start date
  • Two business days prior to training, you will receive an email with additional information:
    • Course-specific info
    • On-Line Virtual Classroom link and login instructions
    • Phone Bridge number and pin
  • Instructors will validate the registration during login
  • Post course survey will be required to obtain a certificate of training

Equipment Requirements

To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

A phone (landline or cellular) will be necessary to call into the Phone Bridge.

Participation via the On-Line Virtual Classroom and the Phone Bridge is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.

HCV1 - Crisis Standards of Care and Treatment Decision-Making (AWR-934-V1)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 28 11:00 AM to Sep 28 12:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 5 11:00 AM to Oct 5 12:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 10 11:00 AM to Oct 10 12:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 14 11:00 AM to Oct 14 12:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
HCV10 - Case Tracking and Epidemiology Tools (AWR-934-V10)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

No offerings at this time.

HCV11 - Contact Tracing for Transmissible Infectious Disease (AWR-934-V11)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Oct 7 3:00 PM to Oct 7 4:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 23 7:00 PM to Oct 23 8:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 28 9:00 AM to Oct 28 10:30 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
HCV2 - Mass Casualty Incident Response (AWR-934-V2)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Oct 2 9:00 AM to Oct 2 10:30 AM Central Standard Time
Full
Oct 5 7:00 PM to Oct 5 8:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 10 3:00 PM to Oct 10 4:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 14 7:00 PM to Oct 14 8:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 30 9:00 AM to Oct 30 10:30 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
HCV3 - Special Needs Population Considerations During Emergency Response (AWR-934-V3)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

No offerings at this time.

HCV4 - Medical Surge Management (AWR-934-V4)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Oct 2 3:00 PM to Oct 2 5:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 7 11:00 AM to Oct 7 1:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 16 3:00 PM to Oct 16 5:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 24 3:00 PM to Oct 24 5:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 30 3:00 PM to Oct 30 5:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
HCV5 - Federal, State, and Local Roles in Medical Emergency Response (AWR-934-V5)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Oct 7 7:00 PM to Oct 7 8:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 16 9:00 AM to Oct 16 10:00 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 24 9:00 AM to Oct 24 10:00 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
HCV7 - Hospital Incident Command System (AWR-934-V7)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Oct 9 11:00 AM to Oct 9 1:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 19 3:00 PM to Oct 19 5:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
HCV8 - Healthcare Facility Preparedness (AWR-934-V8)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Oct 9 7:00 PM to Oct 9 8:15 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 19 9:00 AM to Oct 19 10:15 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
HIDV1 - Barrier Precautions and Controls (PER-321-V1)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 21 11:00 AM to Sep 21 12:45 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 9 9:00 AM to Oct 9 10:45 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 26 11:00 AM to Oct 26 12:45 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
HIDV2 - Pathogens of Special Concern (PER-321-V2)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 21 7:00 PM to Sep 21 8:15 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 9 3:00 PM to Oct 9 4:15 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 26 7:00 PM to Oct 26 8:15 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
HIDV3 - Patient Management: Receiving a Highly Infectious Disease Patient (PER-321-V3)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 23 11:00 AM to Sep 23 12:45 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 14 3:00 PM to Oct 14 4:45 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 28 11:00 AM to Oct 28 12:45 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
HIDV4 - Patient Management: Management of a Highly Infectious Disease Patient in a Healthcare Facility (PER-321-V4)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 25 3:00 PM to Sep 25 6:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 14 9:00 AM to Oct 14 12:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
HMTV1 - Hazardous Materials Response Planning and Management (AWR-935-V1)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 23 3:00 PM to Sep 23 5:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Sep 28 7:00 PM to Sep 28 9:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Sep 30 11:00 AM to Sep 30 1:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 7 9:00 AM to Oct 7 11:00 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 23 11:00 AM to Oct 23 1:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
HMTV2 - Hazardous Materials Personal Protective Equipment Determination and Considerations (AWR-935-V2)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 25 9:00 AM to Sep 25 10:00 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 5 3:00 PM to Oct 5 4:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 21 7:00 PM to Oct 21 8:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
HMTV3 - Hazardous Materials Decontamination Determination and Operations (AWR-935-V3)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 25 7:00 PM to Sep 25 8:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Sep 30 7:00 PM to Sep 30 8:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 5 9:00 AM to Oct 5 10:30 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 21 11:00 AM to Oct 21 12:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 28 3:00 PM to Oct 28 4:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
MPIV1 - Public Information for All Hazard Incidents (MGT-902-V1)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 23 7:00 PM to Sep 23 9:00 PM Central Standard Time
Full
Oct 16 11:00 AM to Oct 16 1:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 28 7:00 PM to Oct 28 9:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
MPIV10 - Public Information Functions (MGT-902-V10)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 21 3:00 PM to Sep 21 4:30 PM Central Standard Time
Full
Oct 26 3:00 PM to Oct 26 4:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
MPIV2 - Emergency Management and the Public Information Officer (MGT-902-V2)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 25 11:00 AM to Sep 25 12:00 PM Central Standard Time
Full
Oct 16 7:00 PM to Oct 16 8:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
MPIV3 - Emergency Communication Methods (MGT-902-V3)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 30 9:00 AM to Sep 30 11:30 AM Central Standard Time
Full
Oct 21 9:00 AM to Oct 21 11:30 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
MPIV4 - Media Relations and Press Conferences (MGT-902-V4)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 28 3:00 PM to Sep 28 4:00 PM Central Standard Time
Full
Oct 19 7:00 PM to Oct 19 8:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
MPIV6 - Interpersonal Skills for Public Information Officers (MGT-902-V6)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 30 3:00 PM to Sep 30 4:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 21 3:00 PM to Oct 21 4:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
MPIV7 - Communicating Effectively in an Emergency (MGT-902-V7)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Oct 2 11:00 AM to Oct 2 12:30 PM Central Standard Time
Full
Oct 23 9:00 AM to Oct 23 10:30 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 30 11:00 AM to Oct 30 12:30 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
MPIV8 - Writing Exercise (MGT-902-V8)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Oct 2 7:00 PM to Oct 2 9:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 23 3:00 PM to Oct 23 5:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 30 7:00 PM to Oct 30 9:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
MPIV9 - Legal Issues in Public Information (MGT-902-V9)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 21 9:00 AM to Sep 21 10:00 AM Central Standard Time
Full
Oct 26 9:00 AM to Oct 26 10:00 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
OLS-V1 - A Deadly Dose: Fentanyl, Opioids, and the First Responder (AWR-933-V1)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

No offerings at this time.

OLS-V10 - Elastomeric Reusable Respirators - A solution to PPE Shortages (AWR-933-V10)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Oct 20 6:00 PM to Oct 20 7:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
OLS-V11 - Emergency Response to Chemical Suicides (AWR-933-V11)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Oct 7 10:00 AM to Oct 7 11:00 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
OLS-V12 - Emerging and Resurging Infectious Diseases (AWR-933-V12)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Oct 6 6:00 PM to Oct 6 7:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 13 6:00 PM to Oct 13 7:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
OLS-V13 - Field Medical Tactics during an Emergency Response to an Active Assailant Incident (AWR-933-V13)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 24 1:00 PM to Sep 24 2:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 1 1:00 PM to Oct 1 2:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 29 1:00 PM to Oct 29 2:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
OLS-V14 - Lone Wolf Threat in Every Town USA (AWR-933-V14)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Oct 5 10:00 AM to Oct 5 11:00 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 26 10:00 AM to Oct 26 11:00 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
OLS-V15 - Mass Violence Toolkit (MVT) Preplanning, Response and Recovery (AWR-933-V15)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Oct 19 10:00 AM to Oct 19 11:00 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
OLS-V16 - Partnering with Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) for Disaster Response and Recovery (AWR-933-V16)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 22 6:00 PM to Sep 22 7:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
OLS-V17 - Rescue Task Force During an Emergency Response to an Active Assailant Event (AWR-933-V17)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

No offerings at this time.

OLS-V18 - Suspicious Activity Reporting - Working with your Fusion Center (AWR-933-V18)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 30 10:00 AM to Sep 30 11:00 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 22 1:00 PM to Oct 22 2:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
OLS-V2 - Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD): We Need It More Than We Know (AWR-933-V2)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 28 10:00 AM to Sep 28 11:00 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
OLS-V3 - Hazmat and Decontamination during Storm Response – How it affects us all (AWR-933-V3)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 29 6:00 PM to Sep 29 7:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
OLS-V4 - Hospital Planning for Mass Casualty Incident Surges: Natural Disasters (AWR-933-V4)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Oct 15 1:00 PM to Oct 15 2:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
OLS-V6 - Opioids in America – The Epidemic (AWR-933-V6)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

No offerings at this time.

OLS-V7 - Psychological Preparedness for Responders (AWR-933-V7)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 21 10:00 AM to Sep 21 11:00 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 21 10:00 AM to Oct 21 11:00 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
OLS-V8 - The Effective Use of Social and Traditional Media during Emergencies (AWR-933-V8)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Sep 23 10:00 AM to Sep 23 11:00 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 8 1:00 PM to Oct 8 2:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 14 10:00 AM to Oct 14 11:00 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
Oct 28 10:00 AM to Oct 28 11:00 AM Central Standard Time
Apply
OLS-V9 - Active Shooter/Assailant: Behavioral Indicators and How to Respond (AWR-933-V9)

Course description here. To participate in the training session, you will need a laptop, desktop or mobile device with internet access that is capable of running Adobe Connect. Smart phones and tablets may be able to download the Adobe Connect App from the appropriate App Store.

Oct 27 6:00 PM to Oct 27 7:00 PM Central Standard Time
Apply

No offerings at this time.