Training scheduled for volunteers registered
In DuPage County Medical Reserve Corps

The DuPage County Health Department is offering training programs for dentists, dental hygienists, EMTs, nurses, pharmacists and physicians who are registered volunteers in the DuPage County Medical Reserve Corps.

The training programs are scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 15. The sessions serve as an introduction to the procedures and operations of a medication dispensing site, and will contain the same content as the training programs that were hosted in June and July. Please be aware that you must be a currently licensed dentist, dental hygienist, EMT, nurse, pharmacist or physician to attend.

During a major disease outbreak, such as a bioterrorism event, volunteers may be needed to assist with medication dispensing. Anyone who is 18 or older and is able to pass a criminal background check may sign up as a volunteer at www.citizencorpsdupage.org. Volunteers without a healthcare background are also encouraged to join.

The training will take place at the DuPage County Health Department, 111 North County Farm Road, Wheaton.

Volunteers already registered with the Medical Reserve Corps may sign up for a training session by calling (630) 682-7925.

“We promote health, prevent illness, and provide quality service”