CERT Basic Course Information

The CERT Training teaches you basic disaster response skills to safely help yourself, your loved ones and the community when disaster strikes.

Part 1: Online CERT Training (Approximately 12 hours)

Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
Unit 2: CERT Organization
Unit 3-4: Disaster Medical Operations
Unit 5: Disaster Psychology
Unit 6: Fire Safety and Utility Controls
Unit 7: Light Search and Rescue
Unit 8: Terrorism and Hazardous Materials Safety
Unit 9: Course Review and Disaster Simulation

Part 2: Practical CERT Training (16 hours)

Hands-on training, practicing skills learned during the on-line training course units.