What is CERT
Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a group of approximately 300 USC volunteers who have received in-depth disaster response training. The 20-hours federally certified course covers emergency preparedness, search and rescue, disaster triage and first aid, disaster fire-fighting, and psychological first aid. Each member of this critical volunteer team receives CERT vest and shirt, hardhat, gloves, and a backpack of emergency response supplies. Interested participants contact Emmelina Najera at emmelina@usc.edu
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CERT Refresher Classes– Dates are listed below
Disaster First Aid Review- April 30th 1:00pm-2:00pm
- Stop the bleed
- Splinting
Fire Suppression Review- August 19th 1:00pm-2:00pm
- Fire hose
- Fire extinguisher
Search and Rescue Review- October 23rd 1:00pm-2:00pm
- Triage
Click CERT 2025 Refresher Courses to register.