Online Training
We are exploring ways to deliver the classroom part of our training online. In the meantime you can watch our presentations by following the links below:
- Unit 0: Introduction to Animal Services (not online for copyright reasons)
We recommend that you read our training brochure before watching the presentations.
Currently, the in-person training takes 20 hours. Something that is impossible to put online is the drill (8 hours) - a functional exercise of everything learned during the classroom part of the training.
Graduation Requirements:
- Be a CERT graduate (submit proof of graduation)
- Have FEMA IS 100, 200 and 700 certifications (submit copies of certification)
- Attend the training (as shown in the attendance roster)
- Perform successfully in the drill (evaluation by instructor)
- Have a valid Tetanus vaccination
- Ability to pass a background check
Graduates receive a DART Photo ID which lists all certifications (Qualifications Card) which is valid for one year.
DART Photo IDs are valid throughout the USA. DART graduates with a valid ID will be accepted as trained volunteers by all DART groups and our partners.
As of September 1, 2009, DART Training may only be provided by certified DART instructors. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you wish to become a DART member and/or a DART Instructor. Information on how you can become an instructor or how your community organization can become an Authorized DART Training Provider will be sent on request.
