Catalog 2015-2016

DSC 1041 Community Emergency Response Team: Basic Training

This course teaches disaster preparedness for potential hazards and training in basic disaster response skills such as incident command, fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members are trained to assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

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