Training Overview & Materials Additional units coming soon! CERT Basic Training Participant Manual (English).pdfCERT Basic Training Participant Manual (Mandarin Chinese).pdf
Unit 1: Disaster PreparednessLearn the fundamentals of disaster preparedness, understand the hazards that may affect our community, and discover how you can prepare yourself, your family, and your neighborhood before disaster strikes.
Unit 2: CERT OrganizationLearn how CERT teams are organized, understand the roles and responsibilities of team members and leaders, and explore how communication, coordination, and documentation support an effective disaster response.
Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations - Part 1Learn how to recognize and address life-threatening conditions, provide basic first aid, prioritize patient care, and work safely within the CERT scope of practice until professional responders arrive.
Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations - Part 2Learn how CERTs support medical operations during mass casualty incidents, establish treatment areas, conduct head-to-toe assessments, and apply public health measures to support safe and effective patient care.
Unit 5: Disaster PsychologyLearn how disasters can affect survivors and responders, recognize common stress reactions, practice self-care and team well-being, and provide compassionate support to those experiencing disaster-related stress.
Unit 6: Fire Safety and Utility ControlsLearn how to identify fire and utility hazards, safely extinguish small fires, use portable fire extinguishers, and recognize hazardous materials while keeping personal safety the top priority.