Volunteer Candidacy: Difference between revisions
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* The training requirements of the CERT program are comparable to that of Portland NET. | * The training requirements of the CERT program are comparable to that of Portland NET. | ||
* The Applicant presents proof or adequate documentation of the training and certification to PBEM staff. | * The Applicant presents proof or adequate documentation of the training and certification to PBEM staff. This may include a certificate of completion, or direct confirmation from the CERT Coordinator that the Applicant is a volunteer in good standing. | ||
* The Applicant satisfies the standard [[Background Checks|Background Check]] requirement. | |||
A volunteer coming in from an outside agency, however, will still need to complete or demonstrate training in any Basic NET topics not offered in Basic CERT. In most cases, this includes: | A volunteer coming in from an outside agency, however, will still need to complete or demonstrate training in any Basic NET topics not offered in Basic CERT. In most cases, this includes: | ||
* Unit 0 (introductory unit) | * Unit 0 (introductory unit) | ||
* Unit 2 (since Portland NET does not run operations the same way CERT does) | |||
* Unit 2 (since Portland NET does not | * Unit 4 (medical triage) | ||
* Unit 9 (radio communications). | * Unit 9 (radio communications). | ||
PBEM staff have the discretion to accept or waive any training requirements for new volunteers. | PBEM staff have the discretion to accept or waive any training requirements for new volunteers. | ||
