Trainings

A training for awareness level personnel who, in the course of their normal duties, could encounter an emergency and involve hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and who are expected to recognize the presence of the hazardous materials/WMD, protect themselves, call for trained personnel, and secure the area.
Topics covered in this course include:

• A brief overview of NIMS and how it is used to manage an event
• A discussion about the types of resources needed to respond to a chemical emergency (both pre-hospital and hospital)
• How to develop a specialty response team and why it’s important.
• Understanding the difference between exposure and contamination.
• What are the types of chemical detection equipment available?
  • Demonstration of air monitoring equipment and pH paper with samples
• A discussion or assessment of what equipment they have available.
• A discuss and possible demonstration of the kind of PPE needed for chemical response. How is it different from other PPE?
  • Proper donning and doffing techniques
• Decontamination types
  • Demonstration of decon technique

More details coming soon to include specific date, location, and registration information.

IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100

IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200

Foundational Concepts of Chemistry Q0228

Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents Volumes 1-3

Hazardous Materials Awareness Refresher

7 Clues to Identify Chemical Hazards: Center for Domestic Preparedness

Chemical Hazard Recognition – TRIC

Mass Casualty & Disaster Management

On Campus Course at The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Alabama and fully funded. **

Be Smart, Take Part  – Emerging Infectious Disease Preparedness & Response for Frontline Healthcare Facilities