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FST 205W - Hazardous Materials/Emergency Operations

Credits: 3
A comprehensive study of chemical transportation containers, emergency response equipment, and emergency response procedures needed to safely and productively address emergency situations that can occur with hazardous materials.

Prerequisite(s): FST 105W  
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 45 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives
  1. Demonstrate knowledge and selected skills needed to perform effectively as emergency responder to a hazardous materials incident.
    1. Describe hazardous materials emergency response under OSHA 1910.120
    2. Apply NFPA Standard for Professional Competence of responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents
    3. Able to preplan for incidents and identification of hazardous materials
    4. Identify D.E.C.I.D.E. decision-making process
    5. Identify various hazardous materials resources and computer programs, their use and limitations
    6. Discuss the requirements for transportation of hazardous materials
    7. Provide selected skills and knowledge to meet the proficiency requirements of technician level
  2. Perform writing tasks to promote learning.
  3. Write effectively for a specific audience and purpose.
  4. Demonstrate the learning of concepts through writing.



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