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SWI's 2012  Disaster Assistance Response Training (DART) Conference

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JUNE 18 - 22, 2012
Check-ins will begin on Sunday, June 17th, 4pm-7pm

LOCATION:

First Alliance Church
12345 40th Street SE
Calgary, AB T2Z 4E6
http://www.faccalgary.com 

COST: 

$1050.00 PER PERSON

Please call SWI office +1 (918) 336-8400 for possible group discounts. Available on a first-come basis.

Online payment is available for US residents only. Canadian registrants who wish to pay by credit card may call our office during regular business hours and our bookkeeper will securely process payments over the phone.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
 

REGISTRATION COST INCLUDES: 

*
Binder with full curriculum for all classes.

* 43 credit hours with certificate of completion.

* Daily lunch, Monday - Friday. Coffee breaks and light snacks during the day.

* Special events during evening and Ice Cream Social.

* Limited shuttle service to and from Airport.

Lodging and transportation to Calgary are the responsibility of the attendee.  Lodging with deeply discounted rates have been negotiated and references for reservations can be provided. 

When booking airline travel, book to Calgary International Airport (YYC).

*NOTES  Shuttle service to and from airport is available for $10 per transport, per person. This must be prearranged before June 8th. To coordinate this please call Lisa at 1-918-336-8400 or email your flight itinerary to lisa@swi.org.  Shuttles are grouped according to arrival and departure times. This may involve a short wait time for some travelers.

Hotels:
  Many times we are able to group individual attendees together to save on lodging costs (Male/ Male or Female/ Female). If you are interested in sharing a room, please let us know.

 




This event is nondenominational and is not exclusive to any particular group or individuals.  

In addition to the training, it is also a tremendous blessing to all who attend. The fellowship, training, and time of worship are unlike anything you will ever experience.

2012 COURSE TOPICS

DISASTER ASSESSMENT 
* Before one can truly assist after a disaster, the situation must be evaluated. Assessment helps with setting priorities in order to best be of aid to those who are suffering after a disaster. Disasters take on many forms, so there is not a set pattern of response. This course provides a hands-on understanding of the assessment process and offers guidance to develop your strategy when entering any disaster situation.

COMPUTER SECURITY IN COMMUNICATIONS 
* Taught by an expert in secure communications, this course will show you current vulnerabilities in your communications. You learn ways to make your communication pathways more secure andlow-cost solutions to keep you and your team spread around the world, while operating securely and safely.

ADVANCED PERSONAL PROTECTION 
* This course will acquaint you with potential terrorist threats while providing steps you can take to avoid or survive these situations. This type of training is a must for anyone wanting to work in disaster or war-torn areas. For those leading teams or receiving teams on the ground, this training will equip leaders and team members who to stay safe and avoid potential problems by establishing "red lines" that all team members will know in advance. You will be equipped to respond to various threats against your team and or individuals to keep safe, stay safe and ways to get out of the complex problems presented while working in unsecured areas.

 This year's DART Conference courses will also include:
 
* Survival in the Field
* Humanitarian Assessment
* Trauma Counseling
* Ministry Behind the Veil
* Refugee Assessment
* Water Filtration and Purification
* Cross Cultural Communication
* Land Mine Awareness Training
* Disaster Medic Training
* Mission Preparedness and Planning
* Photojournalism on the Mission Field
* Infectious Diseases

** Course topics subject to change

                            

*The DART conference is a ministry training seminar and not a fundraising event.  

 

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