Institute for Public Health Practice at the University of Iowa
HAZMAT for Healthcare Providers: Awareness Level
This is an all levels course offering CPH — Free
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CEU
CPH
Cost
Free
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Time to Start
< 3 minutes
Length
1.00 hour
Overview
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The presence of hazardous materials in an Emergency Department is a risk to everyone - hospital personnel, patients and other people within the hospital. During HAZMAT incidents, hospital personnel should have two main goals:
- to protect both themselves and others from exposure to the hazardous material
- to provide the same level of care for the contaminated patient as any other patient
This course is intended to help you respond to incidents involving hazardous materials in a way that meets these two goals.
There are four sections in this course:
- First Receivers and Contaminated Patients in the Hospital
- Recognizing Hazardous Substances in The Emergency Department
- Understanding Your Role in The Response Plan
- Recognizing Common Hazardous Substances
There are review questions at the end of each section. These review questions will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in the course.
What You'll Learn
- Distinguish between a "first responder" and a "first receiver".
- Describe how a HAZMAT incident evolves, and what a hospital emergency department can expect.
- Recognize the presence of a hazardous material in the emergency department.
- List the essential components of a HAZMAT response plan.
- Analyze your facility's HAZMAT policies/procedures and your role.
- List important issues to consider when dealing with contaminated patients.
- List the facts an emergency department needs to know about a HAZMAT incident in order to implement a response plan.
- Identify which hazardous substances are most prevalent in Iowa and in your community.
- Describe the following about the most prevalent hazardous substances: general signs and symptoms of exposure, and where they are typically found.
Competency Terms
Assessment (surveillance and epidemiology)
Emergency Preparedness and Response (all hazards)
Analytical/Assessment Skills
Data Analysis
Related Occupations
Laboratory Scientist - Manager
Laboratory Technician
Other Registered Nurse-Clinical Services
Public health - multiple occupations will benefit
Related Job Tasks
Investigate, diagnose, and address health problems and hazards affecting the population
Improve and innovate public health functions through ongoing evaluation, research, and continuous quality improvement