Medical Needs Shelter Awareness Program
February 23, 2026
Ocean County Health Department
http://www.oceancountyhealth.gov
Location
Ocean County Health Department. 175 Sunset Ave, toms river NJ
Contact Information
Scott Carter
732-341-9700
Scarter@oceancountyhealth.gov
Public Health Core Competency Domain Information
N/A
Credits and Continuing Education Units
Public Health CE#22801: 3.50 hour(s)
Description
This course is designed to teach and prepare clinical nursing staff on the understanding of a Medical Shelter in the event of an emergency. The Shelter is designed to support residence who have displaced from their residence and will require low acuity medical treatment. The Course will include basic understanding of Disaster Medicine, treatment of minor wounds and illness as a result of a displaced emergency. The course will be designed to refresh clinical staff on medical Equipment used in a
Agenda/Additional Information
OPEN TO OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ONLY
Skills verification include: Oxygen familiarization, Glucometer, Wound Care, Activities of Daily Living and general patient care assessment.
Presenters
Scott Carter BSN, RN, CEN
Amanda Santini, MPH, BSN, RN
Target Audience(s)
Nurse
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