ATTENDANCE

Program curriculum is intensive; as such it is important for participant to attend all scheduled sessions. Credit for course completion may not be granted to participants if any sections of the course are missed. All absences will be handled on an individual basis between the student and the course manager. Only the course manager and training manager for the State may authorize an absence.

COURSE WORK

Many courses require completion of class projects, individual reports and examinations. Participants should anticipate spending additional time in evening work sessions for course preparation and study purposes. Additionally some courses may include tests which a student must pass before receiving a certificate.

PARTICIPANT EXPENSES

Eligible state and local government employees and other approved individuals attending courses may claim reimbursement for per diem and mileage expenses. Reimbursement procedures will be reviewed at the beginning of each course. Students who fail to attend all sessions of a course risk loss of certification and reimbursement.

CLASS SIZE

Federal guidelines set the minimum class size at 20 students. Maximum size will vary depending on the course. If an insufficient number of people register for a course, the course may be canceled and may or may not be rescheduled within the current year.

COURSE LOCATIONS

The State attempts to provide the best possible instruction with time and locations convenient for all interested students. The State will conduct training courses specifically for a local government in their jurisdiction as time, personnel and budget constraints allow. Requests for specific courses should be made as far in advance as possible and the sponsoring government shall provide a minimum of 20 students for each course.

REGISTRATION

HOW TO APPLY

Application for enrollment is required for all courses and may be made by completing an application and returning it to this office at least three weeks prior to the course. All applications should be authorized by the local Emergency Preparedness Director or his/her designee. Early applications are strongly advised.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

A letter acknowledging your enrollment will be sent to you after your application has been approved by the State Training Officer and the course has the minimum 20 students enrolled.

Late enrollments may be accepted by phone if space is available. Substitution of enrolled participants is permitted, but must be coordinated in advance. Enrollment is limited in most courses and applications will be accepted based on date of submission. Please contact State training personnel if you need to cancel your registration so that vacant slot can be offered elsewhere.

Course offerings, dates and locations are subject to change or cancellations based on enrollment, availability of instructors, facilities and funding.

CANCELLATIONS

In the event it may be necessary to cancel a class, every effort will be made to reschedule the course and notify each applicant as early as possible prior to the start of the class.

If you need more information please see our training contacts page or write us at: GOHSEP Training Branch, 7667 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806.  We will be happy to answer questions about a course or the training program in general.