New Member Orientation
If you have friends or family who want to volunteer with the NOMRC, please invite them to attend a New Member Orientation on one of the dates below. All in-person orientation sessions now include hands-on naloxone training following orientation. New members should RSVP to Jake Hurwitz at Jacob.Hurwitz@nola.gov to sign up and to get more details about these orientation sessions.
Saturday, July 21, 9:30-10:30 am at Mid-City Library (4140 Canal St.)
Saturday, Aug. 4, 9:30-10:30 am at Mid-City Library (4140 Canal St.)
Friday, Aug. 17, 12:00-1:30 pm via online webinar
Saturday, Sep. 8, 9:30-10:30 am at Mid-City Library (4140 Canal St.)
Naloxone (Opioid Overdose) Train the Trainer
Since 1999, opioid deaths have quadrupled in the United States. In 2016, there were 211 opioid overdose deaths in New Orleans and in 2017 New Orleans EMS responded to more than 1,200 overdoses. Naloxone (Narcan) is an overdose reversal medication that is safe for anyone to use and is the most effective way to stop an opioid overdose. NOMRC members who complete this session will be able to teach the community how to use naloxone and discuss the opioid epidemic. Over the next few months we will begin offering these trainings along with CPR and tourniquet use.
Saturday, July 21, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at Mid-City Library (4140 Canal St.)
Saturday, Aug. 4, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at Mid-City Library (4140 Canal St.)
Saturday, Sep. 8, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at Mid-City Library (4140 Canal St.)
Stop the Bleed Tourniquet Classes
University Medical Center's Level One Trauma Center offers Stop the Bleed classes to those interested in New Orleans. Stop the Bleed is a national program designed to help train bystanders to take action and save lives during bleeding emergencies. Classes are free and open to the public, but space is limited. Register here to reserve your spot for one of the following dates:
Monday, Aug. 6, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at UMC (2000 Canal St.)
Monday, Sep. 3, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at UMC (2000 Canal St.)
Monday, Oct. 1, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at UMC (2000 Canal St.)
After completing a Stop the Bleed course, medical professionals (EMTs, nurses, physicians, etc.) will be eligible to teach the class to the community. In the coming months, NOMRC will begin to offer these classes ourselves for members and to the public.
Want to get a head start on bleeding control? Download the free Stop the Bleed App on your iPhone or Android device.
Mental Health First Aid Class
The Louisiana Primary Care Association will be hosting a free two-day course to help the public better understand mental health crises and how to respond to them. After completion of the course, participants will receive a certification in Mental Health First Aid. The course is free for the public, but participants must register. For more information and to sign up, please email Ashi Singh at asingh@lpca.net or call (225) 927-7622 ext. 216.
Tuesday & Wednesday, July 24-25, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (both days)
10000 Perkins Rowe, 4th Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Online Disaster Medicine Certification
The Uniformed Services University is now offering an extensive online Disaster Health Core Curriculum for all levels of healthcare professionals. The 8-hour program includes 11 unique modules covering topics such as disaster communications, ethical considerations, and personal preparedness. The program is completely free and can also be used for CME or CNE credits. To learn more and to begin the program, visit the USU website.
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