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FAQ of Training Division

Field Training Exercises (FTX)

Field training exercises (FTX's) are a culmination of the skills learned through successful completion of classroom and web-based learning programs. They are usually conducted on weekends and may involve a number of training objectives. It is most likely that the unit would set up its' base of operations (BoO) and complete a variety of training missions.

It is likely the FTX’s will combine multiple teams in the future.  We are part of Region IV, which includes - FL, KY, TN, MS, AL, NC, SC, GA, VMAT3, DMORT4, IMSuRT-S, NMRT-E)

Trainings may also be conducted at the Noble Training Center, Anniston Al , or in another regional team's local area. You will need to remain flexible in order to meet the training requirements of HHS / NDMS. We still need training topic suggestions. E-Mail your input to John Crowley, TO.

Each team member must have a basic understanding of the theory and practical applications necessary to participate in a safe and successful FTX.

2008 SOUTHERN WINGS

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2008 NDMS TRAINING SUMMIT

Note: The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
is sold-out for some of the Summit dates.

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Registering for the Training Summit:

Training registration/hotel reservations will be open shortly for everyone. When team budgets are approved, registration may open early. Once the budget is released we will be requesting the names of your team leadership and team members who will be attending the Training Summit to be sent in to headquarters within one week. This will allow work on travel plans earlier and return information back to each traveling member. Due to the abbreviated time to send the information in, we are releasing all the details we can to assist you in your planning for the summit.

General Summit Information:

-Training requests are not required for the Summit

-A completed list of each teams supported members must be sent to NDMS headquarters within one week after the release of the team budgets. This will allow time to complete travel requirements for the teams.

-There are no substitutions for the approved team leadership positions that are pre- identified. Any changes must be reviewed on a case by case basis.

-All travel vouchers and inquiries must be sent to the following e-mail address:

 NDMSSummit08@hhs.gov

-Any travel request or lists that are sent to other locations may get lost and may not be processed.

-Participants will be scanned entering and exiting each session

-After actions report will be required for all DMORT/NVRT team members attending the training.

-Team leader training will be held Monday, March 17th 1000 to 1800; a mandatory ethics training will also be conducted for all GS-15

- All teams should have participation in the EMR & Patient Tracking sessions at the summit. It will be high priority that all medical response teams are comfortable and have a strong understanding of the EMR & Patient Tracking system.

Team Members in non-funded NDMS positions wishing to attend the training summit:

Event Registration

• Go to www.ndms.chepinc.org and click “Registration Online”.
• Select registration type “General Participant”
• Enter all required information.

Hotel Reservations

After you complete the event registration you will be prompted to secure lodging. You will be asked to make your hotel reservation online using a secured webpage. Please note new reservations must be made online as the hotel will not accept call in reservations

Hotel Information

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN 37214
Telephone: (615) 889-1000, E-Mail: info@gaylordhotels.com

There is no toll free reservations phone number.

In order to secure a reservation at the NDMS Group rate of $107 per night plus taxes, you MUST register to attend the 2008 NDMS Training Summit. Upon completion of your registration, you will be provided with the link to secure your hotel reservation.

Guest Room Information

A block of rooms at the Training Summit rate has been reserved for the "2008 NDMS Training Summit". It is the individual’s responsibility to secure lodging. New reservations are only being accepted through the Training Summit registration site. The rates listed below will be available until Tuesday, February 12, 2008 OR the Training Summit block is filled. Based on history of the previous years events’, we recommend you registering to attend the event early. We cannot guarantee all attendees will be able to stay at the host hotel. Reservation requests received after 5:00 p.m. CT at the hotel on the cut-off date will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.

The above quoted room rates do not include $2.00 per night city tax, sales tax (9.25%), and occupancy tax (6%) totaling 15.25%. The above quoted conference rate includes the following:

• Complimentary local phone calls up to 20 minutes ($.10/minute thereafter)
• Complimentary toll-free and credit card calls up to 20 minutes ($.10/minute thereafter)
• Complimentary access to the fitness center Relâche, The Spa at Gaylord Opryland
• Complimentary high-speed internet access in each guestroom
• Scheduled complex shuttle transportation

All individual reservations must be accompanied by a major credit card to guarantee the room, the hotel will not charge the attendees credit card until check in. If you need to cancel, please do so at least 72 hours prior to your original arrival date or you will be charged one nights stay. Room reservations received by February 12, 2008 will be confirmed at the group rate. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. local time. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m. local time. Anyone checking out after 11:00 a.m. local time may incur late charges. Special arrangements can be made for late check-outs based on availability, and/or luggage can be stored for individuals with later departures.

Airport Shuttle

Gaylord Opryland offers daily shuttle service round trip from the Nashville International Airport to Gaylord Opryland. You may find the Gaylord Opryland Welcome Desk on the lower level of the airport located between the two escalators. A hotel agent will assist you with your ticket or you may use the hotel's convenient kiosk located at the desk. The agent will assist you with directions to the bus. In the event you do not encounter an airport agent, you may proceed directly to the bus and the driver will assist you with your ticket purchase. You will locate the hotel's convenient shuttle location immediately to the left as you exit the front door of the lower level of the airport.