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HazMat: Operations NEW VERSION 2014

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit

FIP 176 HazMat: Operations NEW VERSION 2014 4 0 0 4

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Effective Term: Fall 2014

This course is designed to increase first responder awareness of the type, nature, physiological effects of, and defensive techniques for mitigation of HazMat incidents. Topics include recognition, identification, regulations and standards, zoning, resource usage, defensive operations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and identify the presence of hazardous materials and use proper defensive techniques for incident mitigation.

Competencies

·Student Learning Outcomes
·1. Describe the nature and physiological effects of a hazardous materials event.
·2. Describe defensive techniques for mitigation of a hazardous materials event.
·3. Demonstrate the ability to use the emergency response guide.
·4. Demonstrate the ability to recognize and identify the presence of hazardous materials.

2014FA - New Course Version (S23894)

This Course can be found in these Programs of Study

Fire Protection Technology - Diploma (Day and Evening)