911 Certification

 "It is important to know when to call 911, how to call 911, and to follow the instruction given to you."

'''-Capt. Don'''

Origin of Certification
Perhaps the one thing that any one person can do to help another person in a medical emergency is call 911. Even if you do not know CPR, or any other first aid, calling 911 is something most anyone can do. With the widespread use of cellphones, everyone is in a position to help. Some of us have the knowledge to help those in need but have little children under our care. You can't just leave minors unattended, but you can pull over and call 911.

Adults
Adults who are competent members of society, and can demonstrate the ability to use a phone and understand the concept of an emergency, qualify for this certification. It may be awarded their commanding officer's discretion.

Junior Members
Junior members, under the age of 18, must demonstrate their knowledge and abilities to a senior officer. They must: All certifications may be adjusted for age. In order to maintain certification, knowledge must increase as age advances.
 * Understand what constitutes an emergency
 * Know how to operate a land-line telephone and cellphones of different kinds.
 * Know what an “In Case of Emergency” or I.C.E. number means and how it is different from 911.
 * How to follow the directions of the Emergency Dispatch Operator.
 * If there is no 911 service in their community, they must know the number to the local police, firefighter/EMS.

Youth Corps For members of the Starfleet Medical Corps: Youth Corps the certification is connected to a pin approved to be worn on a sash.