COURSE OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this program is to provide refresher operations training, as well as in-depth training in radiation, to fire fighters who are currently trained to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials (NFPA 472).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this unit, participants will be able to:

•     Explain why the ability to recognize and identify hazards is important to First Responders
•     Explain how the location of an incident may indicate the type and quantity of hazards present
•     Distinguish between contamination and exposure
•     Describe the difference between acute exposure and chronic exposure
•     Describe the four major routes of entry
•     Describe the toxic effects that may result from chemical exposure
•     Define medical surveillance
•     Identify the elements of medical surveillance