This rigorous 10-day course is designed for paramedic personnel who have an advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical responsibility at hazardous materials incidents.
3 primary focuses of this course are:
- In-depth chemistry as it relates to hazardous materials.
- The medical management of victims.
- The development and management of the hazardous materials components of the medical support system.
Toxicology and decontamination procedures are covered from an advanced emergency medical services viewpoint.
Strategies for safe emergency medical interaction with contaminated victims are discussed in detail.
Pre-course materials and course syllabus
| Welcome letter and Pre-course Assignment Information: | https://nfa.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/pcm_r0247.pdf PDF 93KB |
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| Course Syllabus: | https://nfa.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_r0247.pdf PDF 144KB |
ALS emergency medical personnel who, as a part of their normal duties, may be needed to perform patient care in the warm zone at hazardous materials incidents or patient care of individuals or groups exposed or contaminated with hazardous materials or weaponized chemical agents. (These may include paramedics, physician assistants, medical doctors or registered nurses.)
- Incident Command System (ICS)-100-level and ICS-200-level training. Preferred courses are Q0462 and Q0463, available through NFA Online. Chief’s signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.
- Applicants must provide current state or national registry paramedic or EMT-I certification or state license as a physician assistant, registered nurse or medical doctor with external care responsibilities.
Upcoming offerings
| Dates | Availability | Location | Contact(s) | CCP |
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| April 17 - 28, 2023 | Wait List Opportunity Apply | Emmitsburg, Maryland | ||
| February 19, 2024 - March 1, 2024 | Apply between 4/15/2023 - 6/15/2023 | Emmitsburg, Maryland | ||
| July 15 - 26, 2024 | Apply between 10/15/2023 - 12/15/2023 | Emmitsburg, Maryland |