CERT Basic Training
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. The materials in the training include:
- Instructor guides
- Participant manuals
- Hazard annex slide decks
FREE Disaster Preparedness Training
September 20, 2023 – November 15, 2023
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Class size is limited!
The QUAD CITY CERT Team consists of the communities of Brooklyn Heights, Independence, Seven Hills and Valley View. We welcome our surrounding communities to join us as well. The basic CERT course will include those components necessary to get you started and capable of performing basic CERT functions. The training program is hands-on, realistic and is designed to help you protect yourself, your family, your school, your workplace, and your neighbors and your neighborhood in emergency and non-emergency situations. We also support all of our communities by providing local assistance and participating at community events.
Participants will complete 24 hours of training (one Wednesday evening a week for 9 weeks) which is provided free of charge. Those 14 years of age or older in the four QUAD CITY communities are encouraged to attend training. Ages 14 to 17 will be required to have written parental consent. Upon completion of training, 24 hours of community service credits will be given to students. High school students from the four QUAD CITY communities can also apply for our college scholarships.
CERT certification looks great on a college application!
The CERT Program trains you in basic disaster response skills:
#1 – Disaster Preparedness
#2 – Team Organization
#3 – Disaster Medical Operations Part 1 and 2
#4 – Disaster Psychology
#5 – Fire and Utility Safety
#6 – Light Search and Rescue Operations
#7 – CPR/AED and Stop the Bleed
#8 – Active Shooter and Terrorism
#9 – Review and Graduation