Starting a CERT Program
Step 5: Tailoring Training
Reviewing CERT Activities
Before you deliver the CERT training for the first time, you will need to review all of the CERT course materials carefully. One area that will require your particular attention is the activities. Follow the steps below to ensure that you understand the concept behind each CERT activity–and to ensure that you have the equipment and facilities to conduct the activities safely.
- Review the Unit Objectives for the activities you are reviewing.
- Read the activity purpose statement to ensure that you understand the activity concept.
- Read each of the steps in the activity to ensure that you understand the intended flow.
- Review all scenarios and supplemental materials, if any, for the activity.
- Identify all special materials and equipment required for the activity.
- Consider your program, instructors, and facility limitations. Then answer the questions below:
- Do you understand the intent of this activity and why it is in this section?
- Do you understand how this activity fits into your planned CERT response in a disaster event?
- Do you understand how the activity is supposed to work?
- Do you understand what the participants will learn and apply through the activity?
- Do you have all of the equipment and materials required to complete this activity safely and as described?
- Will your instructors understand the intent of the activity or will they require additional input from you?
- Can you safely conduct the activity, without modification, given the constraints of your facility?