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

Coalition Meeting (In-Person): – June 2, 2026

Shoreview Community Center (Shoreview Room): 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lunch will be served
Registration Coming Soon

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

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
Cybersecurity Workshop Agenda

TEEX (National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center) – Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness

Overview: This course addresses pediatric emergency planning and medical response considerations through a combination of lectures, small group exercises, and a table-top exercise.
Dates: July 28, 2026 through July 29, 2026
Location: Children’s Minnesota Hospital, 2525 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis. Point of Contact: Bryan Pender at 320-309-3890.
Start Time: 8:00 AM (Class is a total of 16 hours between July 28 and July 29, 2026
Prerequisites: You must have a FEMA Student ID Number and can obtain one at: FEMA Student Identification (SID) System – FEMA SID
Registration Link: Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness | TEEX.ORG

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

This will be a Community Based Functional Exercise opportunity – Mark Your Calendar!
There will be 2 opportunities to participate in this exercise: 9:00 am – 11:30 am and 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm.
More information and Registration will be coming soon.

Home Care/Hospice Monthly Call & Micro-Training