Training Event Details

Course Name:

CERT Basic Training

Course Description:

The Basic Training Course has been updated to include guidance for emerging types of emergency response, individual and community hazards and to incorporate feedback from registered CERTs. It features a revised Disaster Medical Operations section, updated Terrorism and CERT Organization section and new hazard-specific annexes. The Basic Training Course Instructor Guide shares many best practices and tips on how to run a successful CERT training program. To update the course materials, FEMA engaged with technical experts from colleges and universities, partners from within the government and FEMA learning and training subject matter experts. The CERT Basic Training includes research-validated guidance for CERT programs to teach members what to do before, during and after the hazards their communities may face.

Course Prerequisites:

• IS-317: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (2hr) • IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System (2hr) • IS-700: Introduction to the National Incident Management System (3.5hr)

Course Target Audience:

individuals who desire the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and respond to a disaster: teens, adults, retirees, city officials, open to whomever wishes to make a difference.

Additional Information:

1) A total of 4 sessions, each Saturday from 8-12:30 2) Participants MUST attend ALL 4 sessions to earn training credit 3) All travel expenses are on your own 4) Masks are recommended, we encourage you to please follow the current CDC guidelines, and if you feel ill, have a temperature, or have a sore throat, stay home. 5) Use north door near flag pole to enter

Event Dates:

10/16/2021 through 11/6/2021

Event Time:

8:00 AM to 12:30 AM each day

Event Location/Address:

Johnson County EMA 4529 Melrose Ave

Event City:

Iowa City

Event State:

Iowa

Event Zip:

52246

County and District:

JOHNSON - District: 6

Is Sponsored by HSEM?

Is HSEM Hosting Registration?

Registration Information:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cert-basic-training-16-hours-tickets-171414554547

Point of Contact

Name:

Travis Beckman

Phone Number:

(319) 356-6762

Email Address:

Travis.beckman@jecc-ema.org