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Continuous Chest Compression CPR

Every three days, more Americans die from sudden cardiac arrest than the number who died in the 9-11 attacks. You can lessen this recurring loss by learning Continuous Chest Compression CPR, a hands-only CPR method that doubles a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. It’s easy and does not require mouth-to-mouth contact, making it more likely bystanders will try to help, and it was developed at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.

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Hollywood CERT Monthly Meetings

Courses studied during the CERT Volunteer Training Course

Medical Operations I, Medical Operations II, Light Search & Rescue,
Terrorism Awareness, Disaster Psychology, Fire Suppression

CERT Training Materials

Search and Rescue Tutorial

This tutorial allows CERT-trained individuals to review and refresh their skills in sizeup and search and rescue techniques. Teams can use the tutorial as a group refresher activity. Those who are not yet CERT members can also use the tutorial for background on the CERT basic training.

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IS-317 Course Overview

"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.

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. Let this person know about your interest in taking CERT training.

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Downloadable Training Material for CERT Instructors

For CERT instructors, download your training material from our site.

Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC)

Free DHS Certified Training

Welcome to the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium. We provide training and resources for emergency first responders, with an emphasis on rural areas.

Homeland Security Training for First Responders

When disaster strikes first responders need to be prepared for the challenge, even in rural communities. That's why the RDPC has developed its courses to address situations where big city resources may not be available. Best of all, all of our training is certified by the US Department of Homeland Security and provided at no cost. Prepare for the worst, train to be the best. See our training »

Take the two-part, online tutorial