I finally found the local contact for CERT in my area. I called to get information on the class. One thing that immediately made me question taking the class was the lack of any practical or hands on training. Having had many first aid/CPR classes I know the importance of actually doing it instead of watching a video of it being done.

The question is how important is practical training? Would you spend one night a week for 13 weeks sitting in classroom listening to a lecture with no hands on experience?

Adam