Format: Resident, Classroom Only

This 3-day course is designed to provide an orientation to Federal Coordinating Center and Patient Reception Area program management and patient reception operations. The focus of this course is patient reception operations utilizing the VA-DOD Contingency Plan and under the National Disaster Medical System.

Through lectures by subject matter experts, facilitated discussions, and interactive exercises, you will be provided the tools needed to effectively manage an FCC and patient reception operations that enhances the response to a public health or military medical emergency.

Course Links

• Course Prerequisites
• FCC Guide (2024)

Applying for a Course

Please contact the Disaster Management section for more information on applying for this course.

Note: Nominations for this course close 60 days prior to course date. If you would like to enroll in this course after the closing date; please contact your service representative.

Upcoming Courses

All course dates may be rescheduled if the minimum student quota requirement has not been met. In the rare event of course cancellation or date change, DMRTI will notify all students as soon as changes are confirmed. Confirmed registered students will have priority in the next course.