PDRMA Training Resources and Support Materials

In addition to instructor-led training and online learning programs, PDRMA offers a wide range of educational resources and support materials to help member agencies provide learning opportunities for their staff. These materials cover a variety of safety, risk management, human resources, and park, recreation, SRA and Forest Preserve-specific topics and can be checked out by members free of charge.

Training Resources and Support Materials include:

• Videos/DVDs
• Train-the-Trainer programs
• Defensive Driving Equipment
• Topic-specific posters and pamphlets
• 10-Minute Trainings
• Equipment
  • CPR/First Aid Equipment
  • Sound Level Meter
  • Playground Audit Kits

Download the Training Resource Catalog (153.4 KB) for a complete listing of all PDRMA training resources. To order specific resources see the sections below.

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Videos/DVDs/CDs

To support member training programs, PDRMA has compiled a vast array of videos, DVDs, and related support materials. Titles include a wide variety of safety, risk management, human resources and park, recreation, SRA and Forest Preserve-specific topics. Use of these materials is free to PDRMA members.

Download Video and DVD Catalog (97.7 KB)

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Train-the-Trainers, Posters, and Pamphlets

PDRMA has compiled a library of safety and risk management pamphlets, flashcards, books, posters, train-the-trainer programs, and more. Many of these materials can be used to supplement the videos/DVDs and CDs in our library. Topic-specific pamphlets typically include quizzes that can be used to test participant knowledge retention. Contact the Education and Training Department for additional details on available training support materials.

Download Training Support Materials Catalog (64.2 KB)

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10-Minute Trainings - Now available in English and Spanish

We know you don't always have time to do a full-day, half-day or even one-hour training session. That's why PDRMA developed "10-Minute Trainings" — quick, interactive worksheets and activities instructors and supervisors can use to reinforce and refresh staff skills, knowledge and competencies. 10-Minute Trainings are available in English and Spanish. View a list of downloadable 10-minute trainings.

Defensive Driving Training Programming

PDRMA supports the National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course (DDC-4) in efforts to minimize the exposure and financial loss associated with transporting the public and operating a fleet program.  PDRMA recommends that all employees with significant driving duties attend a Defensive Driving Course (DDC-4) or equivalent fleet safety training program within the orientation period. Refresher training on fleet safety topics should also be attended on an ongoing basis.

Members interested in becoming a DDC-4 instructor should contact the National Safety Council for a schedule of classes in their area.  The course covers the technical information presented in a DDC-4 course, as well as effective methods and techniques for teaching adults basic defensive driving skills. Agencies with certified DDC-4 staff instructors gain the flexibility to conduct the course when it best suits staff schedules. PDRMA subsidizes the DDC-4 Instructor Development Course up to $200. PDRMA serves as a DDC-4 Training Center and provides the NSC DDC-4 books, videos and other materials at no expense to its DDC-4 instructors.  Please contact your Risk Management Consultant with questions.

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Equipment

Equipment available for training purposes includes CPR/First Aid resoures, defensive driving training materials, playground safety audit kits, and sound level meters.

Download Equipment Catalog (12.3 KB)

CPR/First Aid Equipment

PDRMA CPR/First Aid programs are affiliated with Medic First Aid International — a nationally recognized training program. However, members that certify their staff in other CPR/First Aid programs may also check out manikins and related training support materials.

PDRMA has all of the training materials necessary to train member instructors in the Medic First Aid program so they can efficiently teach CPR/First Aid programs at their agencies. PDRMA also has staff certified as instructor trainers for Medic First Aid and holds instructor certification classes for members in February of each year.

Trained instructors can check out the CPR/First Aid resources needed to teach at their agency. To check out materials, fax or mail the Equipment Request Form to the PDRMA office. CPR/First Aid Resources can be checked out for one week. It is the responsibility of the agency checking out the material to pick up and drop off the resources at the PDRMA office. Due to limited resources, we suggest you reserve equipment well in advance of your program.

PDRMA CPR Equipment Includes two full sets, each of which consists of:

• Four adult manikins
• Four infant manikins
• Four AED trainer units
  

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Sound Level Meter

Sound level meters can be used by Safety Coordinators to determine the noise levels of mechanical equipment. Sound level testing allows members to determine if personal protective equipment is needed for specific types of equipment as required by State Department of Labor laws. For additional information on how to use sound level testing equipment, contact your Risk Management Consultant.

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Playground Safety Audit Kit

The tools contained in the Playground Safety Audit Kit can be used to audit your playgrounds to determine compliance with ASTM Standards and CPSC Guidelines. The kit includes all of the necessary probes, gauges and other tools needed to conduct a comprehensive playground safety audit. The tool kit should be used in conjunction with the Playground Safety is No Accident publication that can be borrowed from PDRMA.