Hazardous Materials Operations (FTW006_CRN81117)

This course will provide training for first responders that respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, and the environment. Personnel are trained to respond in a defensive fashion to contain the release from a safe distance, to keep it from spreading, and preventing exposures. They must understand basic hazard and risk assessment, how to select and use proper personnel protective equipment, basic hazardous material terms, basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and PPE available, basic decontamination procedures, and termination procedures.

Minimum age 16 years old at the start of the course.

Date(s): April 11th, 13th, 15th & 16th 2023

Time(s): April 11th and 13th 6:00pm - 10:00pm, April 15th and 16th 2022 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location: HACC – Harrisburg Main Campus: North Hall

Price: $150.00

Online course registration and payments are limited to one per person.

Refund Policy

If HACC cancels a course, training, seminar, conference or trip/tour, all paid participants will receive a 100% refund of all tuition and fees. Any student who wishes to drop a course may do so by visiting or calling any of the campus Welcome Centers. These requests must be made no less than one (1) calendar day prior to the first class meeting date to be eligible for a full refund of tuition and fees, except for any tuition or fees noted as nonrefundable. Unless otherwise specifically stated or approved, no refund will be issued after a class start date. We do not issue partial refunds in the event a student starts a class late or does not complete the class. Students receiving Title IV Financial Aid will be subject to the federal regulations regarding withdrawal of classes. Financial Aid eligibility will be recalculated based on dates of participation in financial aid eligible programs.

21 seats available.
Price: $150.00

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