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HAZWOPER: Medical Program

HAZWOPER: MEDICAL PROGRAM The HAZWOPER: Medical Program course is designed to offer comprehensive training to employees on the various aspects of the medical program, including requirements of medical examinations, options for emergency and non-emergency healthcare, accessibility of medical records, and recognizing symptoms that could signify injury or illness during hazardous waste cleanup or emergency response operations involving hazardous substances.

HAZWOPER: Medical Program

COURSE OVERVIEW


The HAZWOPER: Medical Program course is systematically formulated to provide employees with a thorough understanding of the medical program, detailing the various kinds of medical exams necessary, procedures for emergency and non-emergency healthcare, accessibility of medical records, and identifying symptoms that could indicate potential injury or illness while working with hazardous substances during hazardous waste cleanups or emergency response operations.

COURSE TOPICS


  • Your Job Has Health Hazards
  • Medical Surveillance
  • Who Needs Medical Surveillance?
  • Medical Surveillance Exams
  • Emergency Medical Treatment & First Aid
  • Signs & Symptoms of Emergency
  • Medical Program & Recordkeeping


Upon completion of the HAZWOPER: Medical Program course, students will be able to:

  • Understand the concept of medical surveillance, its importance and identify who needs to be medically monitored
  • Learn about various medical exams including pre-assignment, periodic, and termination exams, along with written opinions and maintaining confidentiality
  • Identify potential signs and symptoms of chemical exposure and heat/cold exposures and the requirements for emergency and non-emergency medical treatment
  • Understand why it’s crucial to maintain a medical surveillance program, medical records, and perform medical program reviews

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Roughly 30 minutes

PASS MARK

This online HAZWOPER: Medical Program course incorporates multiple tests to reinforce the information provided. A minimum score of 80% is required to obtain a certificate of completion. Participants have up to three attempts to achieve the pass mark.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online HAZWOPER: Medical Program course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and print.
COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 30 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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