The CERT program is critical to engage everyone in the United States in making their communities safer, more prepared, and more resilient when incidents occur. Community-based preparedness planning allows us to prepare for and respond to anticipated disruptions and potential hazards following a disaster. Studies of behavior following disasters have shown that groups working together in the disaster period perform more effectively if there has been prior planning and training for disaster response. . . . . The CERT Basic Training provides individuals who complete this course with the basic skills required to help themselves and help others in the event of a catastrophic disaster since emergency services personnel cannot help everyone immediately. By working together, the CERT Basic training will prepare lay responders to be able to help save lives and protect property using the basic techniques in this course. With training and practice, and by working as a team, you will be able to protect yourself and maximize your capability to help the greatest number of people after a disaster. The target audience for this course is individuals who desire the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and respond to a disaster.. . . . CERT Basic Training Program Modules . . . . Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness . . Unit 2: CERT Organization. . Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations Part 1. . Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations Part 2. . Unit 5: Disaster Psychology. . Unit 6: Fire Safety and Utility Controls . . Unit 7: Light Search and Rescue Operations . . Unit 8: Terrorism, Hazmat & CBRNE. . Unit 9: Disaster Simulation & Evaluation . . . . Overall Course Objectives. . . . Upon completing this course, the participants should be able to:. . 1. Take steps to prepare themselves, their families, and their communities for a disaster;. . 2. Describe the function and organization of a CERT program and the role CERTs serve in immediate disaster response; . . 3. Recognize life-threatening conditions and apply appropriate life-saving techniques, conduct patient head-to-toe assessments, employ basic treatment for injuries, and understand disaster medical operations;. . 4. Describe the post-disaster emotional environment and the steps that volunteers can take to relieve their own stressors and those of disaster survivors;. . 5. Identify and reduce potential fire hazards in their homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods and perform basic fire suppression strategies, resources, and safety measures;. . 6. Describe the most common techniques associated with light search and rescue operations including identifying planning and size-up requirements, searching a structure, debris removal, survivor extrication, and rescuer safety; and . . 7. Explain current terrorism trends and measures CERT volunteers can take to increase preparedness before and safety during a terrorism incident.. . . . In addition to the overall course objectives listed above, each unit has specific objectives.. . --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1943604

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Join us for an inspiring Student Success Story Panel hosted by NSBE , featuring USF students and alumni from diverse academic and professional stages, including undergraduates, graduate students, interns and alumni. Hear personal success stories, gain valuable insights into academic and career growth, and participate in an engaging Q&A session with panelists. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1973021