Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0011
Organization's ID:
R246
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
17.35 hours (2 days)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Medical Services, or Community Health
Description

Objective:

To provide an overview of critical concerns for emergency medical responders at hazardous material incidents, including toxicological aspects associated with hazardous material incident response.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define hazardous materials and indications of their presence including respiratory, dermal, and systemic toxicology and ingestion injuries
  • Successfully identify potential problems and safety concerns (responders and victims) from videotaped incidents
  • Describe decontamination processes and equipment
  • Describe level of protective clothing and protective equipment and its use
  • Define standard of care
  • Understand federal laws relating to hazardous material response and identify processes and techniques for assessing a responder's condition
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
Supplemental Materials