Independent Study Course IS-317

"Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams", IS- 317, is an independent study course that serves as an introduction to CERT for those wanting to complete training or as a refresher for current team members. It has six modules with topics that include an Introduction to CERT, Fire Safety, Hazardous Material and Terrorist Incidents, Disaster Medical Operations, and Search and Rescue. It takes between six and eight hours to complete the course. Those successfully finishing it will receive a certification of completion and .8 CEU's from the Independent Study Office.

http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/training_mat.shtm

The IS-317 can be taken by anyone interested in CERT. However, to become a CERT volunteer, one must complete the classroom training offered by a local government agency such as the emergency management agency, fire or police department. Contact your local emergency manager to learn about the local education and training opportunities available to you. In Jackson-Madison County Tennessee, contact:

G. Michael Winslow, CERT Coordinator

Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management Agency

234 Institute Street

Jackson, TN 38305

731-427-1271 or ki4lmz@bellsouth.net

All current CERT Team Members and Instructors are encouraged to complete this course as a refresher and prospective CERT Members would benefit from this course prior to taking the required classes.