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Back to Article List County Offers Training for Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers Release Date: August 10, 2009 County Offers Training for Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers Cape May Court House – Freeholder Gerald Thornton announced today that the Cape May County Department of Health will offer free trainings for Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers. “We encourage all Medical Reserve Corps members to sign up for one of these trainings”, said Thornton. The Department of Health will be offering two types of training.  Training will be offered on vaccination techniques practices along with education on novel influenza A (H1N1) on Friday, August 14 and Friday, September 11 from 9:30 a.m. - Noon.   All licensed vaccinators in the MRC should sign up for one of these trainings. Additionally, the County will offer fit-testing for N95 respirators for MRC volunteers on Tuesday, September 8th, call 463-6575 to register. MRC volunteers should check the Department of Health’s website for additional trainings and information. Health Officer Kevin Thomas said, “In preparation for a potential mass vaccination program this fall, we need to have a prepared volunteer workforce to assist the County to vaccinate high-risk groups targeted by the CDC to receive an H1N1 vaccine.” Thornton added, “The County appreciates the time and dedication of our 130 MRC volunteers, but additional help is needed, particularly licensed vaccinators.” Also, medical and nursing students are welcome to join the MRC.   If you would like to become an MRC volunteer, go to the Department of Health’s website at  cmchealth.net , click on, “JOIN MRC” to fill out an application. You can also email rglynn@co.cape-may.nj.us  or call (609) 463-6575 for further information. The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a group of volunteers registered with the County to assist in emergency preparedness and response efforts. The MRC has volunteers from various professions, including physicians, pharmacists, dentists, counselors, chaplains, interpreters, office workers, and legal advisors. MRC volunteers supplement existing local emergency and public health resources. Its members promote disease prevention, improve health literacy, assist with vaccination clinics, participate in emergency preparedness exercises, eliminate health disparities, and enhance public health preparedness.

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