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Hokie Ready Academy

What is the Hokie Ready Academy?

Open to Virginia Tech students and employees, the Hokie Ready Academy is an interactive and enjoyable training designed to increase the preparedness skills of the participants. 

How long is the Hokie Ready Academy?

The Hokie Ready Academy consists of six 2-hour training sessions, held one night a week for 6 weeks.

What does the training include?

  • Session 1: Individual Preparedness
  • Session 2: Home Preparedness
  • Session 3: Vehicle Preparedness 
  • Session 4: CPR Training
  • Session 5: Stop the Bleed Training
  • Session 6: Case Study of Disasters

What are some of the hands-on training experiences that will be included?

During the course you will receive hands on training on how to extinguish a fire, what to do if your vehicle has a flat tire or a dead battery, lifesaving and emotional support skills, and learn how individual preparedness is the first step towards supporting a community during a disaster.

How often is the Hokie Ready Academy offered?

The Hokie Ready Academy will be offered twice a year, once during fall semester and once during spring semester.

Ready to Join?

To view the current Hokie Ready Academy schedule and register for the course, visit our training registration site

Please contact Virginia Tech Emergency Management at oem@vt.edu or 540-231-4873 with questions.