Disaster Preparedness Courses

Hazardous Materials Awareness for EMS and Hospital Personnel

This class is directed to the healthcare worker to give an understanding of identifying hazardous materials and how to call for assistance when dealing with hazardous materials. The length of the class is eight hours and meets the awareness level of education per OSHA 1910.120. Healthcare workers that may deal with some type of Hazardous materials may have to take this course due to several regulations. Check with your institution or give me a call if you have any questions.

CBRNE Awareness

Knowing how to identify and treat patients from a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive device is very important for the healthcare worker. This two-hour class is an updated presentation from last years' chemical and biological awareness course. The threats and patient care protocols presented are based on the latest intelligence data and clinical research.

Incident Command Systems for Hospitals (Hospitals Only)

This class overviews the Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS) for administration and management of hospitals. The course gives key hospital personnel the tools they need to manage the healthcare campus during an "all-hazards" emergency event. This course is 6 hours in length and consists of both classroom and practical exercises. JACHO EC 1.4 requires the HEICS model of crisis management or one similar for hospital operations during an emergency event.

S.T.A.R.T. Triage for Hospitals and EMS

This 4 hour class overviews an easy and proven triage process. The class covers how to set up treatment zones, how to use triage equipment, and of course how to triage patients using the S.T.A.R.T. system. The class ends with a practical table-top exercise.

Overview of Disaster Related Injuries

 

Hospital Decontamination Team Training and Refresher

 

Advanced HAZMAT Life Support

 

All classes are approved for IDPH credit for EMT, TNS, RN and ECRN.

Cost of classes are free, please contact James Bender at (309) 655-7746 or james.e.bender@osfhealthcare.org to register.