Trainings & Exercises

Preparedness. Mitigation. Response. Recovery.

Planning, training, and exercise activities are determined through regional workgroups, grant guidance and the needs or gaps identified by Coalition members. Scroll down for scheduled events and registration information.

I have been attending [Coalition trainings] for a long while and this helps me keep up on current trends and practical information to help formulate a better response in disaster settings.

-Duane Schaefer

UPCOMING TRAINING – SAVE THE DATE

Ready for the Rare: HCID Skills for EMS & Hospital Response – 4/21/26 OR 4/22/26

Bloomington Fire Station One – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

This training is for Emergency Department staff, Infection Prevention Staff and EMS. Class size is limited to 25. Two class dates are offered – 4/21/26 and 4/22/26. Lunch and CEU’s provided.

Link to Flyer: Metro HCID Training April 2026

Registration Link: https://Read-for-the-rare-HCID-Skills.eventbrite.com

Introduction to Healthcare Incident Command System (HICS) – March 19,2026

LifeSource: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Lunch will be provided)

A full day introductory class to the Healthcare Incident Command System (HICS), covering FEMA courses IS 100, IS 200, and IS 700.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-healthcare-incident-command-system-hics-tickets-1982846283611?aff=oddtdtcreator

Coalition Meeting (In-Person): – March 31, 2026

Shoreview Community Center (Shoreview Room): 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lunch will be served
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metro-health-medical-preparedness-coalition-meeting-march-31-2026-tickets-1982845501271?aff=oddtdtcreator

Active Intruder Training Workshop – Shoreview Community Center (Shoreview Room)

April 9th, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. : Long-Term Care, Home Care & Hospice
April 24th, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. : Hospitals, Clinics, EM, EMS, and Public Health
Taught by former FBI Special Agent, Joe Malhoit, this workshop will teach participants how to identify, avoid, and survive a violent incident both in and outside of the workplace. Using practical tools and neuropsychology, Mr. Malhoit will teach participants how to recognize and prevent violent incidents, as well as how to respond when an incident “breaks bad”.
Topics include: Hardening and Preparing Facilities, Pre-Indicators of Violence, The Neurology of Safety, De-escalation Techniques
Recommended Audience: Frontline staff, leadership, emergency managers, security, support staff, and others
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/active-intruder-training-tickets-1982846791129?aff=oddtdtcreator

MNTrac Training for New Users (Virtual) – April 17, 2025

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mntrac-training-for-new-users-virtual-tickets-1982849593511?aff=oddtdtcreator

Cybersecurity Workshop – May 5, 2026

Shoreview Community Center (Shoreview Room): 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lunch will be served.
Led By: Lisa Bisterfeldt of Bisterfeldt Solutions with additional speakers from local organizations.
Audience: Healthcare Administrators, IT Professionals, Clinical Leads, and Emergency Managers.
Topics: The Current Cyber Threat Landscape, Cyber Hygiene and Risk Awareness, Real-World Healthcare Case Studies, and Operational Impact and Downtime Preparedness.
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cybersecurity-workshop-tickets-1982852208332?aff=oddtdtcreator

Long Term Care and Home Care/Hospice Regional Exercise – September 22, 2026