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HAZWOPER Refresher for Emergency Responders: Decontamination

This HAZWOPER refresher program is formulated to concentrate on methods to prevent contamination, the process of decontamination inclusive of the equipment and techniques used, the limitations related to decontamination, the decontamination line, and procedures for emergency decontamination.

HAZWOPER Refresher for Emergency Responders: Decontamination

COURSE OVERVIEW

The HAZWOPER Refresher for Emergency Responders: Decontamination course is designed to concentrate on strategies to prevent contamination, the decontamination process inclusive of the methods and equipment utilized, the restrictions linked with decontamination, the decontamination line itself, and emergency decontamination procedures.

COURSE TOPICS

The following subjects are covered in this online HAZWOPER Refresher for Emergency Responders: Decontamination course: 

  • Basics of Contamination
  • Objective of Decontamination 
  • Extent, Limits, & Efficiency of Decontamination
  • Equipment for Personnel Decontamination
  • Decontamination of Vehicles & Equipment
  • Factors Influencing Equipment Selection
  • Zone for Contamination Reduction
  • Disposal or Decontamination of Equipment
  • Emergency & Mass Decontamination

By the conclusion of this HAZWOPER Refresher for Emergency Responders: Decontamination course, you will have the ability to:

  • Explain the concept of contamination and the steps to mitigate it   
  • Elucidate what decontamination is, its objective, and decon procedures    
  • Outline the physical and chemical decontamination techniques and the factors affecting their limitations and efficiency
  • Recognize the contamination reduction corridor and other control zones along with their boundaries
  • Describe the decon line and the decontamination sequence that occurs there, including disposal decisions

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated 30 minutes

PASS MARK

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

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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