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CEUs (CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS)
CEUs Credit: 1.5
CEU REQUIREMENTS
To earn a certificate of completion and a permanent card, student must do the following:
- 100% class attendance
- Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
- Active participation in all class exercises
- Completion of required quiz assessment
- Achievement of minimum passing score (70%) on required end-of-course examination
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Recognize potential health and safety hazards present at disaster work sites.
- Elaborate on decontamination procedures employed to minimize these hazards
- Promote the implementation of an Incident Command System (ICS) by safely executing job responsibilities.
- Illustrate the proficiency to inspect, conduct a user seal check, and properly wear and remove an air-purifying respirator.
- Identify circumstances and strategies to alleviate traumatic incident stress arising from work at disaster sites.
COURSE OUTLINE
15-Hour Disaster Site Worker Class Mandatory Topics:
Lesson 1: Introduction/Overview (1.25 hours)
This introductory session will provide an overview of the course and its objectives. It will also cover the importance of disaster site worker training and the potential hazards faced in such environments.
Lesson 2: Incident Command System/Unified Command Systems (0.75 hour)
Introduce the Incident Command System (ICS) and Unified Command Systems (UCS), which are organizational structures used to manage emergency incidents. Participants will learn about the various roles and responsibilities within these systems and how they work together to coordinate response efforts.
Lesson 3: Safety Hazards (2.5 hours)
This module will cover the various safety hazards that can be encountered at disaster sites, including structural collapse, electrical hazards, fire hazards, and other physical dangers. Participants will learn how to identify and mitigate these hazards to protect themselves and others.
Lesson 4: Health Hazards (2.0 hours)
This Lesson will discuss the potential health hazards present at disaster sites, such as exposure to hazardous materials, biological agents, and other contaminants. Participants will learn about the signs and symptoms of these hazards and how to protect themselves from exposure.
Lesson 5: CBRNE Agents (1.0 hour)
An overview of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) agents and their potential impacts. Participants will learn about the different types of CBRNE agents, their characteristics, and how to recognize and respond to incidents involving these agents.
Lesson 6: Traumatic Incident Stress Awareness (0.50 hour)
The psychological impact of working in disaster environments and the importance of self-care and stress management. Participants will learn about the signs and symptoms of traumatic stress and how to access support resources.
Lesson 7: Respiratory Protection (3.5 hours)
Provide in-depth training on respiratory protection, including the selection, use, and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment. Participants will learn about the different types of respirators, their limitations, and how to ensure proper fit and function.
Lesson 8: Other Personal Protective Equipment (1.25 hours)
We will cover other types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that may be necessary for disaster site workers, such as gloves, eye protection, and protective clothing. Participants will learn about the different types of PPE, their uses, and how to select and wear them properly.
Lesson 9: Decontamination (1.5 hours)
The process of decontamination, which is the removal of hazardous materials from personnel and equipment. Participants will learn about the different methods of decontamination, including physical, chemical, and biological decontamination.
Lesson 10: Final Exercise (0.75 hours)
This final exercise will provide participants with an opportunity to practice the skills and knowledge they have learned throughout the course. The exercise will simulate a disaster site scenario and allow participants to work together as a team to respond to the incident.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
A plethora of methods will be used, such as auditory, visual and kinesthetic methods to ensure learning. This includes the program’s PowerPoint, related lectures, testing/quizzing, hands-on activities, and classroom discussions.