COCSA Aligns With CERV

Dynamic Chiropractic,  Jun 4, 2007  

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The Congress of Chiropractic State Associations (COCSA) has aligned with the nonprofit Chiropractic Emergency Response Volunteer (CERV) Team. In the coming months, the two organizations will work together to develop federal chiropractic response teams that can be deployed in the aftermath of disasters such as Hurricane Katrina.

COCSA and CERV will work to educate and certify DCs to be responders in case of emergency. A basic disaster-orientation and training course will be offered by Texas Chiropractic College for CEU credit. Reduced membership, training and certification fees will be offered to members of state chiropractic associations.

Jerry DeGrado, DC, COCSA president, explained, "Chiropractic's role in disaster relief efforts has never been more evident than following 911 and Hurricane Katrina. COCSA sees the development of CERV Team and its inclusion of Chiropractic on the frontlines of disaster deployments as a groundbreaking step for solidifying chiropractic's role in these times of need."

The CERV Team was established as a direct result of the profession's involvement with the Dallas Convention Center Medical Unit following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Rebecca Burton, DC, set up an onsite chiropractic team to serve not only victims of Hurricane Katrina, but also emergency relief workers and volunteers.

According to Dr. Burton, president of CERV Team, "We are committed to supporting disaster response efforts, and are pleased to work with the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations. By working closely with COCSA, chiropractic state associations, and corporate America, CERV Team will be able to greatly accelerate the rate with which chiropractors are included in mainstream and disaster relief efforts."

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