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Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long is the training?
The curriculum takes approximately 20-30 hours to cover in its current form. However, an additional 8 hours will be required if the school will offer certification in CPR, First Aid and AED.
Q: Who delivers the training?
Lead instructors should be CERT certified instructors. Staff to consider as trainers include school resource officers, emergency managers, police, fire and EMS personnel, nurses, teachers, physical education teachers, counselors and other disaster relief professionals.
Teen CERT Resources
For local CERT program managers and others who want to establish and maintain CERT training for teens, there are a number of tools at your disposal. Explore the links below for more information.
- Learn about the hazards in your area?
- Help others in the event of a disaster?
- Be a leader in your school?
Are you ready?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long is the training?
The curriculum takes approximately 20-30 hours to cover in its current form. However, an additional 8 hours will be required if the school will offer certification in CPR, First Aid and AED.
Q: Who delivers the training?
Lead instructors should be CERT certified instructors. Staff to consider as trainers include school resource officers, emergency managers, police, fire and EMS personnel, nurses, teachers, physical education teachers, counselors and other disaster relief professionals.
Teen CERT Resources
For local CERT program managers and others who want to establish and maintain CERT training for teens, there are a number of tools at your disposal. Explore the links below for more information.
- Download official Teen CERT Brochure
- Launching and Maintaining the Training Guide
- Teen CERT Annex to standard CERT Train the Trainer course
- Teen CERT Annex to CERT Basic Training Instructor Guide
- Watch the Teen CERT PSA