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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
TRAINING

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION COURSE (40 HOURS) TC

Approved for EMS CEUs

This course is used to familiarize and train potential Emergency Response Team Members in regulations,
suggested guidelines, procedures and techniques in mitigating a chemical release and/or spill on or off
site. This course will address the training requirements of applicable occupational safety and health
administration and national fire protection association at the Hazardous Materials Technician Level. The
goal of the course is to allow for the student to safely and effectively respond to Chemical Emergencies
and meet the required NFPA 1072 Standard for Hazmat Awareness, Operations and Technician and 29 CFR
1910.120.

CONTENT: This course will provide information on the following subject areas: regulation overview, toxicology,
chemistry of hazardous substances, pesticides, materials safety data sheets, incident command, department of
transportation hazardous materials classifications, shipping documents, labels, placards and emergency guidebook,
NFPA hazard identification system, incident assessment criteria, monitoring and instrumentation guidelines, chemical
protective clothing, de-contamination, medical monitoring, non-bulk containers, patching of non-bulk containers, theory
and use of chlorine a, b, & c and midland kits, cargo tank and van trailers, intermodal containers, rail cars, container
damage assessment, transloading operations, flaring and/or emergency de-inventory operations, sorbents, spill
confinement, fixed site emergencies, media relations and a review of selected hazardous materials terms and
bibliographies. Throughout the class, students will be expected to demonstrate the application of specific theories, skills
and techniques and successfully pass written quizzes and an examination with a grade of 70% or better. Upon the
successful completion of all tests and course requirements the student will receive Pro Board (IFSAC certification
available) in Hazmat Awareness, Operations and Technician as well as state certification for Technician.

AUDIENCE: This course is designed to provide education and experience to a newly designated Emergency
Response Team member, with minimal training and experience in the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response field.

PREREQUISITES: None EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Work clothing and steel toe boots

TUITION PER STUDENT: $1,000 CLASS LIMIT: 24 students CLASS TIME: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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