FEMA offers an online CERT introductory course here. The course covers basics, fire and chemical safety, medical operations, etc.
Module 1: CERT Basics (PDF)
- Lesson 1-0: Course Overview
- Lesson 1-1: CERT Overview
- Lesson 1-2: Family and Workplace Preparedness
- Lesson 1-3: CERT Organization
Module 2: Fire Safety (PDF)
- Lesson 2-1: Introduction to Fire Safety
- Lesson 2-2: Fire Hazards in the Home and Workplace
- Lesson 2-3: Safe Fire Suppression
Module 3: Hazardous Materials and Terrorist Incidents (PDF)
- Lesson 3-1: Introduction to Special Situations
- Lesson 3-2: Hazardous Materials Safety
- Lesson 3-3: Terrorism and CERT
Module 4: Disaster Medical Operations (PDF)
- Lesson 4-1: Introduction to Disaster Medical Operations
- Lesson 4-2: Principles and Guidelines for survivor Care
- Lesson 4-3: Disaster Psychology
Module 5: Search and Rescue (PDF)
- Lesson 5-1: Introduction to Light Search and Rescue
- Lesson 5-2: Search Operations
- Lesson 5-3: Rescue Operations
Module 6: Course Summary (PDF)
- Lesson 6-1: Finishing Up
