Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0238
Organization's ID:
ELK0428
Organization:
National Emergency Training Center (EMI)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
3 days (24 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 instructional techniques
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare the student to deliver FEMA’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training course. This Train-the-Trainer course focuses on preparing instructors to: Deliver CERT Basic Training; Convey the messages and intent of the CERT program (e.g., safety, teamwork, place in overall community Emergency Operations Plan); Assure that participants achieve the objectives of CERT Basic Training; Create a comfortable yet managed learning environment.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the CERT Basic Training course
  • Demonstrate the ability to present an assigned portion of the course (teach-back)
  • Communicate the core values of the program
  • Demonstrate classroom management techniques
  • Demonstrate effective teaching techniques
  • Model appropriate behavior as an instructor

General Topics:

  • CERT history, program purpose, and values
  • Materials and requirements for the CERT Basic Training course
  • Roles of the CERT instructor
  • Effective presentation of CERT Basic Training content
  • Effective coaching and demonstration of skills in the classroom
  • Practices to maximize learning
  • Effective evaluation of CERT training participants
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials