Join the Team (SMAT)

Thank you for your interest in the Eastern Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (EHPC) State Medical Assistance Team (SMAT). Please read the following information carefully as there are several requirements identified that must be completed to receive credit for the training and attain full membership status.

STEP 1

Application

Please complete our Team Application Here.

When completed please upload your application and manager approval here.

You can use this form to track your application and membership progress.

STEP 2

Complete this ReadyOp FORM. Once you complete this form, proceed to step 3.

STEP 3

Register On NC TERMS. NC TERMS is a web-based application that you must complete to be a member of SMAT or MRC. This takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. Once on the landing page you will do the following: Existing TERMS User – you can enter your responder information into the “Home / My Account / Response Profile. New Users – Click on “Create Account Now”, under the Have an Account Question. You will need all of your certifications, license, and immunization record. This allows for verification of all information prior to a deployment.

Prerequisite Requirements:

EHPC SMAT II requires that you complete four additional on-line courses provided by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Independent Study Program. The courses you need to complete are:

  • SMRS Responder Training
    • Must be completed prior to any deployment opportunities.
  • IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • IS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction
  • IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction

To access these courses go to the FEMA website; http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp  or click on the courses listed above. Upon completion of the on-line exam, FEMA will email you a course completion notice followed by a printed certificate that you will receive in the mail several weeks later.  Print a copy of the email notification and save it for your file. This will not be due on the first class, but will be due at a later time.

Training Dates and Location:

SMAT and MRC Team Members will be required to take the SMAT Initial Training Course that is currently online through NC TERMS. Any additional training that is offered will be posted in NC TERMS. Please check the Events/Training Calendar periodically to stay up to date on any new training’s. When in -person training is offered, we highly encourage personnel to participate.

Additional Recommended Courses:

  • ICS 300
  • ICS 400

These courses are offered as in person classes. Training Dates and Locations will be posted in NC TERMS. Please check the NC TERMS Calendar periodically to stay up to date on any new training’s.

Documentation:

  • Please provide us the following documentation:

    • Copy of your professional license (RN, MD, RPh, EMT, etc.)
    • Copies of any certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, etc)
    • EHPC SMAT II Personnel Data Form (EHPC App)
    • Signed Professional Behavior Standard (here)
    • Signed VFIS Form (here)

** EHPC App information here.

As these documents will become part of your permanent personnel file, please provide copies, not originals. 

Team Training:

EHPC will conduct or provide bimonthly training in accordance with NCOEMS requirements. Training is generally scheduled as and 8 hour block or as deemed appropriate. Training will cover a variety of subjects and will give team members the opportunity to obtain some extra training on our equipment. Training Dates and Locations will be posted in NC TERMS. Please check NC TERMS periodically to stay up to date on any new training’s.

Trainees will be asked to dress appropriately for the training. Shoes are to be closed toe and heel. Please be reminded this will be on hands training and depending on the weather there may be a chance of getting wet.