CERT Train-the-Trainer for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Texas Citizen Corps Program in partnership with the Texas
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) is pleased
to announce a special training for the deaf/hard of hearing community.
* G428: CERT Train-the-Trainer (TtT) Course – June 4 through June 6,
2012, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and June 7th 8:00 a.m. to Noon.
* Online registration now available on http://www.preparingtexas.org
Please use this link for the direct course registration on Preparing
Texas. (see next line)
https://www.preparingtexas.org/ViewCourse.aspx?courseid=413effa3-ab6f-4dac-ad3a-6a2f856ff361
This statewide CERT TtT Course is available free of charge for the deaf
and hard of hearing community. Scholarship opportunities are available
for one approved applicant from each COG region to attend from out of
town. A stipend of up to $500 will be made available as funding allows.
Further details will be made available to the approved applicants.
Below is a general description of the course. This training will be
conducted by CERT Master Instructors from Centurion Solutions LLC
supported by qualified/certified interpreters and CART providers, and
will be delivered with community outreach guidance as provided by DARS
and DARS/Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS).
Classes will be held at the Capital Area Council of Government Training
facility, 6800 Burleson Rd., Building 130, Suite 165, Austin, TX 78744.
G428: CERT Train-the-Trainer Course
The new Train-the-Trainer Course focuses on preparing instructors to:
* Deliver the CERT Basic Training Course accurately.
* Convey the messages and intent of the CERT Program (e.g., safety,
teamwork, place in overall community emergency operations plan).
* Assure that students achieve the objectives of the CERT Basic
Training.
* Create a comfortable yet managed learning environment for CERT
participants.
The audience for this three-day course includes current and prospective
CERT instructors, CERT course managers, and those who train CERT
instructors.
The audience for this course includes any professional or volunteer
interested in becoming a local CERT instructor. Participants will
develop ideas to help start a new program or to revitalize an ongoing
program in their communities.
Pre-Requisites:
* IS 317 – Introduction to CERT Click here to take the IS 317 course
* Attendance/completion of the classroom training offered by local
government agencies is highly encouraged.
* Previous Instructor, Adult Education or Deaf Education experience.
* Participants are also highly encouraged to become familiar with the
National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command
Structure (ICS). Basic online courses can be found at
http://training.fema.gov/emicourses/. Courses to focus on include
IS 700, 800 and ICS 100, 200.
Course Delivery
The delivery of the CERT Train-the-Trainer Course will be offered as a
three and a half day block of training. Participants must be present
all days to receive certificate of completion. Homeland Security Grant
Program funding can be used to fund travel and lodging for the
training.
For more information and to register, please go to
http://www.preparingtexas.org