become an ALERT® centre
The process of becoming an ALERT® centre is straightforward. There are three levels of centre; ‘Provider’ centres that teach ALERT® to their own staff, ‘Satellite’ centres that function as ‘Provider’ centres, but also train other centres’ teams to establish their own ‘Provider’ centres, and ‘Satellite Hubs’ that form a coordinating centre within a country or region. In the UK we have 7 ‘Satellite’ centres and some 196 ‘Provider’ centres. The first overseas ‘Satellite Hub’ is in Sweden and we are expecting to appoint others during 2007.
A Provider centre may apply to become a Satellite centre after running 6 ALERT® courses and after having been assessed. A successful Satellite may apply to take on the role as a Satellite Hub as the use of ALERT® grows in their country. Clearly all three functions may co-exist in one place, as is the case in Portsmouth, for example. The table below describes these three functions.
Table of ALERT® Licence Types
Portsmouth also provides the headquarters functions for ALERT®, maintains the registration database(s), and administers licences and course materials. To begin using the ALERT® course or upgrade your centre’s status, please contact us at the ALERT® office in Portsmouth. Where appropriate, we will refer you to your nearest ALERT® centre.