Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This certificate prepares students, their fellow responders and the public from exposure in a hazardous materials incident. Students will learn how to identify the presence of hazardous materials, the proper protective clothing to use, how to decontaminate properly, how to establish an Incident Command System and the proper standard operating procedures to maintain safety at the incident scene. Students will also learn physical prevention, response, and mitigation measures.
Award Outcomes
Integrate the incident command system and its component parts into daily work assignments and emergency response settings
Use the nationally recognized standards and behaviors for the response to hazardous materials releases and emergencies
Identify the dangers associated with various hazardous materials and apply the proper safety measures for responders and the public
Categorize the chemical/physical properties of hazardous materials
Career Opportunities
First responders serving on hazardous material response teams, safety directors, supervisors, management, environmental technicians, people involved in the care, transport and clean-up of hazardous materials, emergency response teams, and regulatory personnel.
Program Requirements
Technical Studies Required 15 Credits
| FRPT1061 | Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services | 3 |
| FRPT1176 | Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational | 2 |
| FRPT1181 | Hazardous Materials Technician | 1 |
| FRPT1250 | Incident Command for Emergency Services | 3 |
| FRPT1265 | Principles of Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FRPT1280 | Hazardous Materials Chemistry | 3 |
General Education Required 0 Credits
General Education Elective 0 Credits
Technical Studies Elective 1 Credit
Any Fire Protection (FRPT), Emergency Medical Services (EMSV), Peace Officer (POLC), or Public Works (PWRK) course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.
Total Advanced Technical Certificate Credits 16
Semester Sequence
Offered at Eden Prairie Only
First Semester
| FRPT1176 | Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational | 2 |
| FRPT1250 | Incident Command for Emergency Services | 3 |
| FRPT1265 | Principles of Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |
Second Semester
| FRPT1061 | Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services | 3 |
| FRPT1181 | Hazardous Materials Technician | 1 |
| FRPT1280 | Hazardous Materials Chemistry | 3 |
| Technical Studies Electives | 1 |
Technical Studies Electives
Any Fire Protection (FRPT), Emergency Medical Services (EMSV), Peace Officer (POLC), or Public Works (PWRK) course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.
Choose a Total of: 1 Credit
Graduation (16 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
1/19/2023 : BP / EP 7445