Institute of Emergency Management
Management/Planning Level
Course # IEM-417
Course Title
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
Description
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.
Delivery
Instructor taught course delivered at training locations identified by sponsoring local or state agency.
Course Length
18 hours.