Education

Education

Professional education is the foundation of organizational readiness. The Sierra Center for Readiness delivers evidence-informed, operationally relevant education that prepares healthcare professionals, emergency managers, public safety personnel, and partner agencies to respond confidently to emergencies, disasters, and complex incidents.

Our Educational Philosophy

Our programs emphasize practical application over theory alone. Faculty draw upon decades of civilian and military operational experience to connect nationally recognized curricula with the realities faced by today's responders and healthcare professionals.

Program Areas

Disaster Life Support®

Core Disaster Life Support® (CDLS®), Basic Disaster Life Support® (BDLS®), and Advanced Disaster Life Support® (ADLS®).

Emergency Management & Incident Coordination

ICS Action Lab, Emergency Operations Center Operations, Healthcare Preparedness, and emergency management education focused on leadership and coordination.

Tactical & Clinical Response

Tactical Emergency Medical Operations (TEMO), Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), and Stop the Bleed®.

Customized Education

Tailored courses and workshops designed to meet the specific preparedness needs of healthcare organizations, public safety agencies, government, tribal nations, and private industry.

Why Train with the Institute?

• • Faculty with decades of civilian and military operational experience

  • Nationally recognized educational programs

  • Interactive, learner-centered instruction

  • Practical skills immediately applicable in the field

  • Customized delivery throughout the Western United States