Advanced Life Support Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents (R/N0247)(v.8)
Issued by
National Emergency Training Center
The course objective is to enable paramedic personnel who have an advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical responsibility at hazardous materials incidents, and it promises a rigorous experience for the student. Topics include: in-depth chemistry as it relates to hazardous materials components of the medical support system; toxicology and decontamination procedures from an advanced EMS viewpoint; strategies for safe emergency medical interaction with contaminated victims.
Additional DetailsSkills
Earning Criteria
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The methods of assessment include examinations, presentations, quizzes, performance rubrics/checklists, with a minimum passing score of 70%.
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Instructional strategies include: case studies, discussion, practical exercises, learner presentations, lectures.
Endorsements
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American Council on Education
This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 3 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu. -
American Council on Education
3 semester hours in hazardous materials in the upper-division undergraduate category