CERT - Community Emergency Response Training

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8483

Prerequisite: None

Semester

Credit Category: Career and Technical Education, Health and Safety Education or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Level 1

Open to Grades 9-12

0.5 Credit

This course meets the Health and Safety graduation requirement and is intended for students interested in emergency medical services, firefighting, law enforcement, or emergency management careers.  It is also excellent information for anyone wanting to improve their personal safety and the safety of their family. Training includes first aid, triage, fire extinguishers, search and rescue, and radio communications.  The RHAM CERT team is trained to work with emergency responders at large incidents and disasters.  Hands-on instruction will be augmented with presentations by professionals from the emergency management fields.  Students will have the opportunity to earn several state and national certifications.  Students will also receive a free backpack containing safety gear (reflective vests, tools, etc.) upon completion of the course.  For more information on CERT visit http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert.