E20 - What is MRA?

CMC Podcast

0:24 Doug McCall Introduction

2:09 Monty Bell Introduction

3:51 John McKently Introduction

5:20 History of the MRA

10:45 What is the accreditation process for the MRA?

18:27 Reaccreditation

19:40 What training opportunities are offered through the MRA?

23:40 California reaccreditation

31:17 MRA statistics program

38:35 MRA Basecamp online outdoor education

42:37 Medical protocols

45:37 Medical communication resources

46:55 What's next for the future of the MRA?

54:35 Closing thoughts

Links:

MRA website: https://mra.org/

MRA Mission Database: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6b84b11fc6eb495ea518ee964b79f712/

MRA Education Basecamp: http://training.mra.org/

YouTube Channel // MRA Third Thursdays: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr2Fnsp_xZ6OrcKQgQRX2Pg

MRA Annual Spring Conference: https://mraconference.org/

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• Many of the activities discussed in this podcast pose a very substantial risk of serious injury or death.
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• Technical rescue, rappelling, climbing and the training involved are very hazardous activities. Each situation has its own unique conditions and must be evaluated by those present. Effective risk management comes from experience, proper training and good personal judgment.
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