03/01/2026
By David Muse
The UML Office of Life Safety & Emergency Management, in collaboration with our partners, is excited to announce that FREE Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is now available for UMass Lowell students, faculty and staff this spring!
CERT training offers valuable benefits by providing you with essential emergency preparedness skills. Through hands-on training in areas like first aid, fire safety, and disaster response, participants gain the confidence and ability to handle crises effectively. Beyond immediate safety, CERT fosters teamwork, leadership, and communication skills that are transferable to both personal and professional settings. This program not only enhances campus safety but also empowers participants to take an active role in their community's well-being.
Schedule: Training will occur over three days at the Tsongas Center.
Here’s a sneak peek of the topics covered:
- April 3- Disaster Preparedness and Stop the Bleed, CERT Organization and Hands Only CPR
- April 4 - Fire Safety and Utility Controls, Light Search and Rescue and& Medical Operations Parts 1 and 2
- April 11 - Terrorism, Run/Hide/Fight, and Disaster Psychology and& Final Exercise and Graduation
Questions? Contact David Muse, Assistant Director of Emergency Management, at 978-337-3658 or via email at David_Muse@uml.edu.
Interested? Check out this CERT Training and Final Exercise video of what our previous CERT training looked like.
Register to secure your spot in the Spring 2026 CERT Basic Training!
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your emergency preparedness skills!