Sign up now for free CERT disaster training, classes run June 5 - 27

April 09, 2012

What is CERT? C ommunity E mergency R esponse T eam     

CERT training focuses on increasing the level of SAFETY for those individuals who will be stepping forward to assist after a disaster.  CERT promotes a partnership between emergency services and the community members they serve.

In the wake of a disaster, emergency personnel and their resources may be overwhelmed by the response needs in the community.  CERT training gives individuals a glimpse into the ‘System’ designed to save lives in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

This class is focused on preparing Lewis & Clark for disasters. The training is open to faculty, staff, and students from all three campuses. 

For more information, see box to the right or, visit: 

http://citizencorps.gov/cert/index.shtm

CERT Course

When: June 5^th from 8:00am to 2:00pm                                                              

              June 12^th from 8:00am to 2:00pm

              June 19^th from 8:00am to 2:00pm

              June 26^th from 8:00am to 2:00pm

               Final field exercise: June 27^th 8:00am to 12:00pm

Where:    Albany 218 and 220

 

To register email: mnisbett@lclark.edu

 

Schedule for Course

June 5^th   from 8:00am to 2:00pm:   Unit 1 Disaster preparedness

                                                         Unit 2 Fire Safety

June 12^th from 8:00am to 2:00pm:  Unit 3 Disaster Medical Operations –1

                                                         Unit 4 Disaster Medical Operations –2

June 19^th from 8:00am to 2:00pm:  Unit 5 Light Search and Rescue operations

                                                         Unit 6 CERT organization

June 26^th from 8:00am to 2:00pm:  Unit 7 Disaster Psychology

                                                         Unit 8 Terrorism and CERT

                                                         Unit 9 Course overview

                                                         Lock down – emergencies on campus

June 27^th from 8:00 to 12:00pm   Final Field Exercise- Hands on Training!!!

 

Books are provided for class use.  If you would like to read prior to class visit: http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/training_mat.shtm 

 

Class Session Topics

Disaster Preparedness: The impact of disasters on buildings, non-structural elements, infrastructure and social systems.  An overview of local hazards and basic preparedness.

Disaster Fire Suppression: Fire chemistry and behavior, reducing potential fire hazards, and basic fire suppression techniques.

Disaster Medical Operations:  Treatment for life-threatening conditions; principles of triage; how to lift and carry for patient movement; head-to-toe assessments; basic first aid treatments, and establishing treatment areas.

Search & Rescue (SAR) and Disaster Psychology:  Techniques for situation size-up & rescuer safety, recognizing rescuer limitations, victim extrication, and disaster psychology.

Team Organization and Decision Making:  Volunteer management, documentation, & resource allocation.

AND Terrorism, Hazardous Materials and Disaster Psychology

 All students are required to participate in a final exercise before being considered ‘CERT Certified.’  The final exercise for this class is June 27^th At L&C Albany