Hazwoper Training Specialist (HTS)
Independent Study
NASP HAZWOPER Training Specialist course covers:
- Chemistry and toxicology review
- Identifying the hazards of HAZMATS
- HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
- Emergency incident command procedures
- Practical exercises for the student
Certification:
HAZWOPER Training Specialist (HTS)
Learning Outcome :
The student will be academically prepared to teach HAZWOPER classes to others.
Course Prerequisites:
The student should complete a 40 hour Technician Level HAZWOPER course prior to registering for the HAZWOPER Training Specialist course. This course must be completed in person in your local community.
Online Exams :
The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive certification. You have three opportunities to pass the exam.
Optional Credits:
The estimated time required to complete the course is 20 hours, but can be done at the student's own pace. Two (2) CEUs are offered through the University of North Carolina at Wilmington for this course. If you are interested in receiving CEU s for this course, upon successful completion of the exam please either download the form and instructions here or obtain form and instructions from a Member Services Representative by calling 800-922-2219.
Recertification:
All NASP certifications require refresher training once every three years. The certifications should be refreshed before their expiration date. Click here for more details.
Click on the link below to register for:
HAZWOPER Training Specialist (HTS)
Outline of Course:
Hazardous Substances
- Biological hazards
- Radiation hazards
- Chemical hazards
- Fire hazards
- Explosives
- Toxic hazards
- Corrosive hazards
- Hazards due to chemical reactivity
DOT ERG Exercise
HAZWOPER Narrative
Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Releases
- Elements of an emergency response plan
- Procedures for handling emergency response
- Training
- Medical surveillance and consultation
- Post-emergency response operations
Incident Command and Termination
- Management concepts
- Functions and structures
Assuming Command of the Hazardous Materials Emergency
- Implementing the command function
- Responsibilities of the initial incident commander
- The Command Post
- Passing command
- Transfers of command
Incident Termination
- Command activities during termination
- Considerations specific to hazardous materials incidents
- Cleanup activities
Incident Command Systems and the Integrated Emergency Management Systems
