This course prepares participants to deliver the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training course.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the CERT Basic Training Course.
• Demonstrate the ability to present a portion of the CERT Basic Training Course (teachback).
• Communicate the core values of CERT. • Demonstrate classroom management techniques and the ability to reach all learners.
• Demonstrate effective teaching techniques including setting the environment, maximizing learning retention, conveying information, and assessing student progress.
• Model appropriate behavior as an instructor.
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| Date(s) |
Mon. Jul 13, 2026 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue. Jul 14, 2026 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed. Jul 15, 2026 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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| Location |
Forsyth, GEMA/HS Training Room
2046 Collier Road, Forsyth GA 31029
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| Building/Room |
GEMA/HS Training Forsyth, 2046 Collier Road, Forsyth, GA 31029 |
| Handicap Accessibility |
Yes
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| WiFi Access |
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| Offered By |
Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security |
| Primary Instructor |
Slocumb, Melissa |
| Course Length |
3 Days |
| Course Hours |
24.00 |
| CEUs |
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| Award Credentials |
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| Prerequisites |
1.A referral from a CERT-sponsoring agency, typically a local EMA Direcor
2. If you are not a first responder, the CERT Basic Training is required.
3. For current first responders, FEMA EMI course IS-317.A: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will familiarize you with the CERT Program.
Email pre-requisites to training@gema.ga.gov
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Maximum Participants |
30 |
| # Open Seats |
30 |
| # on Wait List |
13 |
