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Hazardous Materials Management (EP) Advanced Technical Certificate

 

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

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
FRPT1061Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services

3

FRPT1176Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational

2

FRPT1181Hazardous Materials Technician

1

FRPT1250Incident Command for Emergency Services

3

FRPT1265Principles of Emergency Services Safety and Survival

3

FRPT1280Hazardous Materials Chemistry

3

General Education Required 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse 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.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Total Advanced Technical Certificate Credits 16

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence

Offered at Eden Prairie Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
FRPT1176Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational

2

FRPT1250Incident Command for Emergency Services

3

FRPT1265Principles of Emergency Services Safety and Survival

3

Total Credits  8

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
FRPT1061Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services

3

FRPT1181Hazardous Materials Technician

1

FRPT1280Hazardous Materials Chemistry

3

Technical Studies Electives

1

Total Credits  8

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.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

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.


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