Short Description An examination of the task organization, process, and procedures for tactical planning and management of a hazardous materials incident response. Addresses the organization, roles, and responsibilities of a Hazardous Materials Branch or Group and provides a detailed analysis of the five phases of the tactical response process to include assessment and analysis, planning, implementation, […]

Short Description A comprehensive examination of the requirements and considerations for determining appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for a hazardous materials response. Discusses the OSHA and NFPA categorization of hazardous materials PPE; factors in determining required PPE to stock on-hand based on community hazards and threats, and for a specific incident; determining chemical compatibility of […]

The Center for Domestic Preparedness now has Virtual Instructor-Led Training available. These online sessions are 1-2 hours long and require attendees to submit an on-line application. Submission for these sessions will close 2 days prior to the delivery to allow time for class management and for providing additional instructions to registered students. The session will […]

Short Description A discussion of the capabilities, requirements, and considerations for determining appropriate decontamination methods and means for a hazardous materials response. Examines the types, methods, and application of decontamination; reviews responder decontamination procedures (emergency and technical); reviews patient decontamination procedures (self-care, mass, and technical); decontamination site selection considerations; and the evaluation of the effectiveness […]

Short Description Medical Surge Management – examines the process for medical management of the immediate response phase of a mass trauma event. Explores considerations and challenges of establishing triage and life-saving interventions at the scene, the transition of patients to healthcare facilities, and the prioritization and providing of emergency, life-saving treatment at a healthcare facility […]

Short Description Provides an examination of the importance of contact tracing in reducing the spread of an infectious disease in a population. Addresses the procedures and considerations for effectively conducting contact tracing and explores the public health actions taken as a result of contact tracing. Target Audience/Disciplines Healthcare Course Completion Requirements FEMA/SID Number (I forgot […]

Short Description Federal, State, and Local Roles in Medical Emergency Response – explores the roles of local, state, and Federal governments and entities in supporting and enabling effective community-based response and recovery to a health or medical emergency. The instruction emphasizes the critical importance of multi-level coordination to optimize community health system response and recovery. […]