The DRC is pleased to offer these Pre and Post Conference Professional Development Courses (PDC). These courses are designed to help emergency professionals fulfill the requirements for professional certification or recertification. These courses will prepare you for the emergency management and business continuity certification and recertification through the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII) and International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). Upon completion you will receive a certificate of course completion. Space is limited. Please register early.

DRC Courses
MONDAY, May 16, 2005, 8:00 - 10:00 am	Instructor	Cost
Certified Emergency Managers (CEM) Exam This exam is one of the steps in achieving one's CEM Certification. The exam in a 100-question multiple choice test covering 16 independent study courses offered on-line by FEMA. A score of 75% or higher is required Please contact Mickey@Bennett.gg to register.	TBA	TBA
MONDAY, May 16, 2005, 8:30 - 11:30 am
ATC 20 & Post-Earthquake Damage Assessment An overview of effective processes in assessing seismic stability of structures. Please click to register	Stephan Kiefer, Chief Building Official, City of Livermore/Michael Sabbaghian, Senior Civil Engineer, OES	Free
Volunteers in Disasters: History, Trends & the California Model Understanding and applying the concepts of volunteer management. Please click to register	State OES	Free
Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Applying lessons learned in developing local hazard mitigation plans. Please click to register	Frank Hauck, OES	Free
NIMS NIMS basics and how they apply to California jurisdictions. Please click to register	State OES	Free
Understanding, Reaching & Serving Special Needs & Vulnerable Clients Understanding the concept of special needs and vulnerable populations motivations and requirements for emergency preparedness. Contact Ana Marie Jones at CARD_Proj@yahoo.com to register.	Ana Marie Jones, CARD	Free
Donations Management Understanding and applying the concepts of donations management. Please click to register	Jim Brown, CCC	Free
Grant Writing 1	Cancelled	Cancelled