Training Recognition Program
The CERT Training Recognition Program has been established to recognize CERT volunteers that have dedicated additional time to learn more about how they can prepare themselves or assist during an emergency or disaster.
CERT volunteers will be recognized at 3 levels as they complete their training.
Basic CERT, Intermediate CERT and Advanced CERT. These levels must be completed in succession. CERT volunteers that complete the Basic CERT Course will be recognized by receiving a certificate from the local jurisdiction that sponsored the course. Those that complete the curriculum outlined for the Intermediate CERT will receive a certificate from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. CERT Volunteers that complete the curriculum outlined for the Advanced CERT will receive a certificate from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency and an Ohio CERT Challenge Coin.
CERT – Basic
20 Hour Basic CERT Course – Certificate issued locally.
CERT – Intermediate
Required Courses
| 1) | IS 22 – Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Emergency Preparedness (approximately 2.5 hours to complete) |
| 2) | IS 100 – Introduction to Incident Command (approximately 3 hours to complete) |
| 3) | IS 394 –Protecting Your Home or Small Business from Disaster (approximately 10 hours to complete) |
| 4) | IS 700 – National Incident Management System (approximately 3 hours to complete) |
| 5) | IS 288 – Role of Volunteer Organizations in Emergency Management (approximately 10 hours to complete) |
| 6) | CPR/AED (approximately 3 hours to complete) |
Elective Courses (Must take a minimum of 5)
- IS 29 – Public Information Officer Awareness (approximately 2.5 hours to complete)
- IS 55 – Household Hazardous Materials – A Guide for Citizens (approximately 4 hours to complete)
- IS 101 – Deployment Basics
- Advanced First Aid
- CERT Animal Response Module I and II
- Damage Assessment
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- NASAR Introduction to Search and Rescue
- NASAR Fundamentals of Search and Rescue
- Psychological First Aid
- Shelter Operations/Management
- Volunteer Reception Center
- Weather Spotter/Skywarn
CERT – Advanced
List of all Independent study FEMA courses.