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HAZWOPER Refresher for Emergency Responders: Medical Program

Our HAZWOPER Refresher for Emergency Responders: Medical Program training course is here to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the Medical Program, including essential knowledge about the required examinations, both emergency and non-emergency treatment procedures, available medical records, and how to identify symptoms that could indicate an injury or illness when dealing with hazardous substances during emergency response operations.

COURSE OVERVIEW

This HAZWOPER Refresher for Emergency Responders: Medical Program training module aims to familiarize learners with the comprehensive Medical Program. The course covers the specifics of required medical tests, both urgent and non-urgent treatment methods, accessible medical records, and the identification of symptoms that may suggest an injury or disease when handling hazardous materials during emergency response operations.

COURSE TOPICS

The HAZWOPER Refresher for Emergency Responders: Medical Program online course covers the following subjects:

Your Job Has Health Hazards
Medical Surveillance
Medical Surveillance Exams
Emergency Medical Treatment & First Aid
Medical Program & Recordkeeping

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Detail the rationale for conducting medical surveillance and who is mandated to be medically monitored
Debate various types of medical exams including pre-assignment, periodic, and termination exams, along with written opinions and confidentiality
Identify potential signs and symptoms of chemical and heat/cold exposures and the requirements for emergency and non-emergency medical treatment
Discuss the significance of maintaining a medical surveillance program and medical records and conducting medical program reviews

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Approximately 40 minutes

PASS MARK

Testing carried out throughout this online HAZWOPER Refresher for Emergency Responders: Medical Program course is intended to reinforce the information presented. To pass this course, a minimum score of 80% is required. The course can be attempted up to three times to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources in the form of a detailed student manual are available. The manual serves as a useful resource for future use and knowledge retention.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online HAZWOPER Refresher for Emergency Responders: Medical Program course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

COURSE PREVIEW