To sustain its program, the City of Carlsbad holds one nine week CERT academy a year.  All CERT academy candidates must first attend a CERT orientation, scheduled one to two weeks before the start of the CERT academy.

Those selected to participate in the CERT program must complete a Live Scan (background check) and medical evaluation signed by a doctor.

Please visit the City of Carlsbad Volunteer Web page and sign up for the next CERT orientation.