Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a disaster preparedness course designed to create awareness, teach critical skills for assessing a disaster situation and ensure participants gain the confidence they need to react productively and responsibly in a disaster. There are no prerequisites.
The cost is $35 due prior to the start of class. The next class starts Feb. 2. For further information call 425 432-0200.
All classes are 6-9:30 p.m.
- Week 1
- Week 2
- Week 3
- Week 4
- Week 5
- Week 6
- Week 7
- Week 8
Feb. 2 – Disaster preparedness
We will address local hazards and identify important steps participants and their families should take before, during and after a disaster.
Feb. 10 – Disaster medical – Part 1
Participants practice diagnosing and treating airway obstruction, bleeding and shock. Learn the principals of triage and how to conduct triage evaluations.
Feb. 16 – Disaster medical – Part 2
Learn how to evaluate a patient and perform a head-to-toe assessment.
Feb. 24 – Triage night
Participants will practice the principles of triage and basic first aid as learned in previous class.
March 2 – Fire suppression
This class explains fire chemistry, hazardous materials, fire hazards and fire suppression strategies. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher, when to use them and practice extinguishing a real fire.
March 10 – Light search and rescue
Participants learn about search and rescue planning, size-up, search techniques, rescue techniques, and most importantly rescuer safety.
March 24 – Disaster psychology
Learn common signs and symptoms experienced by the disaster victim and/or worker. Explore how to organize a CERT team including management principles and the need for clear documentation.
March 31 – Course review and disaster simulation
Participants review their answers to a take-home exam. Finally, participants will have the opportunity to practice the skills they’ve learned during a disaster simulation.
