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Course Name
Weapons of Mass Destruction - Operations - Level II
Course Length
4 hours
Course Number
01617-09
Course Description
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the role of Level II trained responders in dealing with a Chemical, Biologic, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive (CBRNE) agent attacks. The purpose of this course is to train you to the Domestic Preparedness Operations Level. These classes are designed to increase the depth of knowledge of responders confronted with the challenges created when a terrorist incident involves the employment of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or Explosive (CBRNE attack. Identify the correct operations level defensive actions to be taken in the event of a terrorist deploying a CBRNE agent. Identify appropriate personal protective equipment. Select appropriate detection and identification equipment that might be employed in response to deployment of a CBRNE agent. Understand emergency decontamination procedures that can be employed at the Operations Level.
Equipment
Notebook, pen/pencil
*A Continuing Education form must be provided by the student prior to or on the start date of the class
Pre-requisites
Level I - First Responder Domestic Preparedness, Weapons of Mass Destruction - Awareness - Level I, Haz-Mat Operations
CEUs
4.0 Electives (State EMS Approved Course #090237785)
Cost
$50.00 (In County), $75.00 (Out of County)
*This course is free to all qualified volunteer first aid and/or rescue squads and industry rescue personnel
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