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What is the purpose of CERT Basic Training Unit 7

CERT Basic Train-the-Trainer: CERT Basic Training Unit 7 Review. 12-3. What is the purpose of CERT Basic Training Unit 7?To examine the psychological impact of a disaster on survivors and rescuersTo discuss how to provide psychological first aidTo discuss what CERT members can do individually an

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What is the purpose of CERT Basic Training Unit 7

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    2. CERT Basic Train-the-Trainer: CERT Basic Training Unit 7 Review 12-2 What is the purpose of CERT Basic Training Unit 7?

    3. CERT Basic Train-the-Trainer: CERT Basic Training Unit 7 Review 12-3 What is the purpose of CERT Basic Training Unit 7? To examine the psychological impact of a disaster on survivors and rescuers To discuss how to provide psychological first aid To discuss what CERT members can do individually and as part of a CERT

    4. CERT Basic Train-the-Trainer: CERT Basic Training Unit 7 Review 12-4 What are the learning objectives for this unit?

    5. CERT Basic Train-the-Trainer: CERT Basic Training Unit 7 Review 12-5 What are the learning objectives for this unit? To describe the post-disaster emotional environment To describe the steps that rescuers can take to relieve their own stressors and those of disaster survivors

    6. CERT Basic Train-the-Trainer: CERT Basic Training Unit 7 Review 12-6 Key Topics Give brief overview of unit Demystify the topic as this information is useful and applicable to everyone Set boundaries for what is expected CERT members identify problems but they do not manage them Emphasize importance of listening Emphasize that CERT members should take care of themselves first

    7. CERT Basic Train-the-Trainer: CERT Basic Training Unit 7 Review 12-7 Training Video If time permits show all or parts of 43-minute video, CERT Training: Disaster Psychology Video should not be used in place of teaching unit

    8. CERT Basic Train-the-Trainer: CERT Basic Training Unit 7 Review 12-8 Recognize that this unit may be a challenge for instructor and participants Emphasize that this is another skill set for CERT member’s tool kit Stick to materials Model compassion that you are teaching Emphasize that practice sessions can never fully simulate situations that CERT members will face in an actual disaster

    9. CERT Basic Train-the-Trainer: CERT Basic Training Unit 7 Review 12-9 Before session, consult with local authorities about what CERTs should do with body if someone dies Remind participants about what they can and can’t promise NO: “Everything will be okay.” YES: “We’re going to do the best that we can.”

    10. CERT Basic Train-the-Trainer: CERT Basic Training Unit 7 Review 12-10 Before session, determine if and how critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) team would be available to CERT members if needed

    11. CERT Basic Train-the-Trainer: CERT Basic Training Unit 7 Review 12-11 If CERT members are suffering from trauma stress, they cannot be effective members of the CERT So information in this unit affects how well they can carry out skills taught in Basic Training course

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