USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience (PHPR) is a Tribally-centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience with the primary goal of strengthening the resilience of USET member Tribal Nations through public health strategies focused on the mitigation, prevention, and preparation phases of the disaster management cycle.

What: USET Tribal PHPR is excited to partner with the University of Miami (UM) Global Institute to provide a two day in-person training for USET member Tribal Nation staff working within the public health preparedness space! This program is dedicated to Strengthening Tribal Resilience, Operations and Nation Growth by providing immediately actionable skills and continuing education credits. Together, we are enhancing our operational capacity to ensure our communities remain resilient and vibrant for generations to come.

Continuing Education Credits for the Basic Disaster Life Support™ will be provided and paid for by USET.

USET will provide necessary participant support materials: Stop the Bleed Kits (Advanced Level) Individual Bleeding Control Kit – Nylon | North American Rescue

When: July 8 – 9, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Where: University of Miami Medical Campus, Gordon Center, 1120 NW 14th St, Miami, FL 33136

Registration is open! Registration will be capped at 35 participants; registration will close as soon as this number is reached. Register today to save your spot. The last day to register is June 22, 2026 or when registration is full.

Hotel Information:

We are pleased to offer a discounted group rate at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Miami Downtown/Medical Center, conveniently located within walking distance of the training facility.

1311 NW 10th Avenue
 Miami, Florida 33136
 USA

Group Rate: $149.00 USD per night
 Reservation Deadline: Monday, May 25, 2026

Click here to reserve your hotel room at the group rate. We encourage guests to book early, as rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and the discounted rate will expire after the reservation deadline.

Resort Fee: Room rates will be subject to a daily resort fee of $23.00 plus tax per room per night. This fee will cover several amenities, which include:

• Daily $23.00 food and beverage credit
• Daily yoga for two guests
• Daily transportation within a 2 mile radius to Wynwood area, River Landing & Loan Depot Park (restaurants, bars, museums, shopping & sports complex)
• Daily Metrorail pass for two guests
• Daily enhanced high- speed internet access

Inclusion subject to change.

(Reservation Link: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/7a4b94c8/hEvmwW1tW0inqPEzLLyslQ?u=https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1771943907291%26key=GRP%26app=resvlink )

Transportation: Transportation will not be provided. The entirety of the training will be at one location.

Who Should Attend: USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force members, USET member Tribal Nation staff involved in preparedness, emergency management, police, fire, EMS, EMT, healthcare workers, administrative and operataions staff, public health professionals, etc.

Travel Stipends: USET will provide a limited number of travel stipends for attendees designated by a USET member Tribal Nation to attend this event. Your Tribal Nation will receive a stipend on your behalf to offset the cost of travel. Stipends will be allocated as equitably as possible, with a first-come, first-served priority. The last day to request a travel stipend will be on June 22, 2026 or when registration is full.

Request a travel stipend via registration. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Soto at fsoto@usetinc.org.

Throughout this two-day program, participants will:

• Engage in hands-on Active Shooter Response training covering Rescue Task Force techniques, civilian strategies, and Stop the Bleed techniques (includes a take-home bleeding control kit).
• Tour the state-of-the-art Simulation Lab, showcasing innovative training techniques.
• Apply new skills in a realistic full-scale exercise conducted in a controlled environment.
• Explore the complexities and uncertainties inherent in hurricane forecasting, to learn insights on how these uncertainties should shape effective crisis communication strategies to convey hurricane-related impacts accurately and responsibly.
• Participate in the Basic Disaster Life Support™ (BDLS) Course designed to prepare public health professionals for managing injuries and illnesses caused by disasters and public health emergencies. This course emphasizes an “all-hazards” approach to mass casualty management care  through:
  • Emergency management and public health principles using the PRE-DISASTER and DISASTER Paradigms™.
  • Focus on health workforce readiness and casualty management strategies
  • Interactive discussion-based exercise to reinforce a standardized knowledge base for disaster response.
• Network and strengthen connections with public health leaders from across the USET region to foster lasting professional collaboration.

Two Learning Tracks Available: The Active Shooter Response Training section will be separated into two tracks to provide the most comprehensive training possible. Please choose the track that you think best fits your job description, some examples of job titles are given below.

• First Responder- Fire, Emergency Medical Service (EMS), Police, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Civilian- Emergency Manager, Public health professional, administrative, facilties and operations staff, safety and security staff (non sworn), healthcare worker

For additional details, review the agenda.

Questions? Please contact Anna Garret, USET Senior Epidemiologist, at agarrett@usetinc.org.