FRP 261 - HazMat Awareness and Operations

2 Credit(s)

Course Description: Covers recognizing the presence of hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction and initial actions for the first responder. Meets NFPA 470 requirements for Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Conduct small group activities relating to hazardous materials incidents.
CLO#2: Illustrate the best method of dealing with a hazardous materials incident based on the information collected.
CLO#3: Evaluate the information presented and utilize the data to mitigate an incident in the safest, most effective way.
CLO#4: Demonstrate the ability to collect information from resources, and to disseminate the information accurately, without altering or deleting important facts. (ILO: Information Literacy)

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (20) and a standard RCC delivery of (22) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (24) hours per term.