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| style="background: firebrick; color: white" |'''Section Importance: Essential''' | | style="background: firebrick; color: white" |'''Section Importance: Essential''' | ||
|}'''Eligibility:''' WFA training is open only to [[Volunteer Statuses|Active NETs in good standing]] who have current CPR/AED certification recorded in MIP at the time they register for the class. | |}'''Eligibility:''' WFA training is open only to [[Volunteer Statuses|Active NETs in good standing]] who have current CPR/AED certification recorded in MIP at the time they register for the class. See Prerequisites below. | ||
'''Delivery:''' In-person, instructor-led. Some self-study is required before the class. | '''Delivery:''' In-person, instructor-led. Some self-study is required before the class. | ||
'''Duration:''' 18 hours, over three days. The first two days are classroom lecture and hands-on practice, and the third day is mostly outdoor exercises. | '''Duration:''' 18 hours, over three days. The first two days are classroom lecture and hands-on practice, and the third day is mostly outdoor exercises. Specific cohort schedules are listed in the MIP sign-up; they do not appear here. | ||
'''Flexible scheduling:''' No. <span style="background:#FFFF00">Participants must complete WFA training in a single, three-day cohort.</span> Partial credit, virtual attendance, and make-up sessions are not available for any reason. We understand that 'life happens' but the curriculum does not permit any flexibility for less than full, in-person attendance. If you must miss any portion of the sessions, you must start over again in the future. | '''Flexible scheduling:''' No. <span style="background:#FFFF00">Participants must complete WFA training in a single, three-day cohort.</span> Partial credit, virtual attendance, and make-up sessions are not available for any reason. We understand that 'life happens' but the curriculum does not permit any flexibility for less than full, in-person attendance. If you must miss any portion of the sessions, you must start over again in the future. | ||
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'''Market value of training:''' $350 - $550 from for-profit training centers. | '''Market value of training:''' $350 - $550 from for-profit training centers. | ||
== Prerequisites == | |||
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* '''<span style="background:#FFFF00">Prospective students must already have current, unexpired CPR/AED certification recorded in MIP to register for WFA training.</span>''' WFA trainings will not appear in your MIP Opportunities list if proof of current CPR/AED status has not been submitted to PBEM. | |||
** If you have current CPR/AED certification which is not recorded in your MIP profile, [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov email PBEM] a scan or PDF of your non-expired certification card. | |||
** If you need a CPR/AED certification or recertification class, monitor NET Bulletins and/or the MIP Activity schedule for announcements of periodic, free PBEM-provided trainings. Please do not write to inquire about upcoming CPR/AED classes because all trainings are posted in MIP as soon as they are scheduled. You may also obtain CPR/AED certification from a third party and submit proof of certification; the out-of-pocket cost is typically $80-$130, which PBEM cannot reimburse. | |||
* '''<span style="background:#FFFF00">An up-to-date address [https://bit.ly/net-mip in your MIP profile].</span>''' Volunteers must update their contact information themselves. Your Student Book will be mailed to this address unless you '''pre-arrange''' to pick it up from the Emergency Coordination Center (ECC), [https://goo.gl/maps/A2SYvjKz6cd3tFJP8 9911 SE Bush St], during business hours (Monday-Friday, 08:30 - 16:00). See the MIP Opportunity sign-up for your specific cohort for additional information about obtaining your Student Book. | |||
* A few hours of '''pre-class studying''' must be completed in advance. Your instructor will email your assignment at least one week before your first class. Please do not write to inquire unless you have not been contacted seven days before your training begins. | |||
* Some First Aid training beyond [[Basic NET Training Standard Syllabus|Basic NET Training]] is recommended but not required. | |||
* A strong stomach. The training includes photo and video images of real-life blood, serious wounds, and disfigurements. | |||
== <span style="background:#FFFF00">Time Commitment Required</span> == | == <span style="background:#FFFF00">Time Commitment Required</span> == | ||
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|}Before signing up, please understand the commitment required. | |}Before signing up, please understand the commitment required. | ||
# This is a '''three-day, 18-hour, in-person training.''' Two days are in the classroom and the final day includes outdoor field exercises | # This is a '''three-day, 18-hour, in-person training.''' Two days are in the classroom and the final day includes outdoor field exercises. | ||
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# Please '''review the Sample Student Handbook''' which includes a list of the class topics. | # Please '''review the Sample Student Handbook''' which includes a list of the class topics. | ||
# '''A few hours of pre-work is required.''' Your Student Book and assignment will be provided in advance. | # '''A few hours of pre-work is required.''' Your Student Book and assignment will be provided in advance. | ||