This HAZWOPER training course is designed to acquaint learners with the Medical Program, including the types of exams required, emergency and non-emergency treatment, medical records available, and symptoms to watch for that may indicate injury or illness while working with hazardous substances during emergency response operations.

This online HAZWOPER Refresher for Emergency Responders: Medical Program course covers the following topics:

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

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• List the reasons to perform medical surveillance and who is required to be medically monitored
• Discuss different types of medical exams including pre-assignment, periodic, and termination exams, along with written opinions and confidentiality
• List the possible signs and symptoms of chemical and heat/cold exposures and the requirements for emergency and non-emergency medical treatment
• Discuss the importance of maintaining a medical surveillance program and medical records and performing medical program reviews

Approximately 40 minutes

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.

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