CERT EMERGENCY RESPONSE

thomas.walker@rentonschools.us

Office Hours: I'm available after school on most days

Appointments: email or Canvas Message to schedule appointments

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Course Information

Course Description

Course Objectives

Course Category Weighting (CERT)

Grading Policy

Grading Scale

School Provided Resources:

Textbooks: FEMA CERT Participant Manual
Online resources:
- FEMA Independent Study (IS) courses
- iCEV (make-up only)
CERT Personal Protective Equipment (issued in class)

Student Resources:

Chromebook & pen / pencil for in-class activities
Sturdy / non-open-toed shoes for select activities
Smart phones will be used in class for select OPTIONAL activities (not required)

Useful student & parent links

Learning Opportunities Beyond the Classroom: HOSA Future Health Professionals

HOSA Future Health Professionals is the student leadership organization for Health Sciences students
HOSA offers opportunities for leadership, community outreach, and health science competitions
Click the title above for a link additional information about how to access the Hazen HOSA Canvas Page

School Information

Weekly Announcements

Student Handbook

Bell Schedule

If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, or thoughts of self-harm call Teen Link at 866-TEENLINK (866-833-6546) and ask to talk to a peer.

The phone line is open 6 p.m.– 10 p.m. and chat is available 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. daily. https://www.teenlink.org/

Week 1	08/27 - 08/29 3-day Week	Course Introduction
Week 2	09/02 - 09/05 4-day Week Monday: Labor Day	Introduction to Disasters CERT Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
Week 3	09/08 - 09/12	FEMA Independent Study system FEMA IS 100 Assigned CERT Unit 2: CERT Organization
Week 4	09/15 - 09/19	CERT Size-up Damage Assessment Unit 1/2 Quiz
Week 5	09/22 - 09/26	Start Unit 7 Search Techniques Search Markings
Week 6	09/29 - 10/03	Unit 7 Rescue: Lifting & Cribbing Rescue Lifts, Drags, & Carries Unit 7 Quiz
Week 7	10/06 - 10/09 4-day Week	Start Unit 6: Fire & Utilities Hazardous Materials
Week 8	10/13 - 10/17	Fire Extinguishers Unit 6 Quiz
Week 9	10/20 - 10/24	Disaster Medical
Week 10	10/27 - 10/31	Disaster Medical
Week 11	11/03 - 11/07	Disaster Medical
Week 12	11/12 - 11/14 3-day Week Tuesday: Veteran's Day	Disaster Medical
Week 13	11/17 - 11/21	CERT Skill Final: Mass Casualty Incident
Week 14	11/24 - 11/26 3-day Week Thanksgiving	Finals Week Thanksgiving