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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:
 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.
How to Order PDRMA Training Resources
To order PDRMA training resources, download the appropriate order form below, print and complete it, then fax it back to PDRMA.
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Videos/DVDs/CDs
To support member training programs, PDRMA has compiled a vast array of video, DVD, CD 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, DVD and CD 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
PDRMA developed "10-Minute Trainings" because we know you don't always have time to do a half or full-day or even a 1-hour training session. The 10-Minute Trainings are quick, interactive exercises and activities that instructors can use to reinforce and refresh staff skills, knowledge and competencies without taking staff away from their daily duties for an extended period of time. Download the PDFs below.
Defensive Driving Training Programming
PDRMA has partnered with the National Safety Council to provide defensive driving instruction. To minimize the exposure and financial loss associated with transporting the
public and operating a fleet program, PDRMA recommends that all employees who
drive agency vehicles attend the core 4-hour Defensive Driving Course (DDC-4) within the first three months of their employment. Refresher training
on a variety of fleet safety topics should also be attended on an ongoing basis.
Agencies with 10 or more
full-time staff or whose staff frequently transport the public are encouraged to send a qualified instructor candidate to a
DDC-4 Instructor Development program. This program is designed to provide attendees with the knowledge and skills to be an
effective DDC-4 instructor. It 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.
The Defensive Driving-4 Course is a two-day
instructor trainer course offered in January of each year. Once completed,
instructors can use PDRMA Defensive Driving resource materials -- including books and videos -- free of
charge.
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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,
which is a nationally recognized training program. However, members that
certify their staff in other CPR/First Aid programs may also check out
mannequins and related training support materials.
PDRMA has purchased 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.
All trained instructors can check out CPR/First Aid resources 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 offices. 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:
- 4 adult manikins
- 4 infant manikins
- 4 AED trainer units
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Sound Level Meter
Sound level meters can be used by member 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 or is 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.
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