HazMat: Operations

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
FIP 176 HazMat: Operations 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.

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