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EmE r g E n c y ma n a g E m E n t In s t I t u t E • 2010-2011 • ca t a l o g of co u r s E s<br />
Household Hazardous materials (Is 55)<br />
The course will introduce you to household<br />
hazardous materials and things you can do to protect<br />
yourself and your family from injury or death.<br />
In the first unit, you will learn about basic ch<strong>emi</strong>cal<br />
and physical properties, the ways ch<strong>emi</strong>cals enter your<br />
body, and the effects ch<strong>emi</strong>cals have on your body.<br />
In the second and third units, you will learn<br />
about cleaning products, lead, mercury, gasoline,<br />
compressed gases, carbon monoxide, medical<br />
supplies, chlorine, pesticides, and much more.<br />
In the last two units, you will cover labels, personal<br />
protective equipment, proper disposal methods,<br />
preventive measures to take be<strong>for</strong>e natural disasters,<br />
and less toxic alternatives.<br />
Dangers from ch<strong>emi</strong>cal products depend greatly on<br />
the individuals using them. Ch<strong>emi</strong>cals are safe to<br />
use when people read the directions and use the<br />
ch<strong>emi</strong>cals correctly. This course is available both<br />
online and by requesting a CD-ROM from the<br />
Independent Study web site. It will take 1 to 3 hours<br />
to complete all the units and take the final exam.<br />
CEUs: .3<br />
Study Hours: 3<br />
Introduction to the Incident command<br />
system (Ics), Ics-100 (Is 100.a)<br />
This course provides training on and resources <strong>for</strong><br />
personnel who require a basic understanding of the<br />
Incident Command System (ICS).<br />
This course introduces the Incident Command<br />
System (ICS) and provides the foundation <strong>for</strong> higher<br />
level ICS training. This course describes the history,<br />
features and principles, and organizational structure<br />
of the Incident Command System. It also explains the<br />
relationship between ICS and the National Incident<br />
<strong>Management</strong> System (NIMS).<br />
FEd E r A L Em E r g E N C y mA N A g E m E N T Ag E N C y 144<br />
Course topics:<br />
• ICS Overview<br />
• Basic Features of ICS<br />
• Incident Commander and Command Staff<br />
Functions<br />
• General Staff Functions<br />
• ICS Facilities<br />
• Common Responsibilities<br />
Delivery Options:<br />
IS 100.a can be taken as an Independent Study course<br />
in a classroom setting. Detailed in<strong>for</strong>mation is found<br />
at http://www.training.fema.gov/<strong>emi</strong>web/IS/crslist.asp.<br />
IS 100.a: Instructor Guidelines (in addition to the<br />
General ICS Instructor Guidelines found on page 89):<br />
1. Successful completion of accredited IS 100.a,<br />
Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-<br />
100; IS 200.a, Incident Command System (ICS) <strong>for</strong><br />
Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, ICS-200; and<br />
IS 700.a, National Incident <strong>Management</strong> System (NIMS),<br />
An Introduction.<br />
2. Service in a mid-level emergency management<br />
and incident response position within 5 years<br />
in real-world incidents, planned events, or<br />
accredited exercises.<br />
3. Recognized qualifications in techniques of<br />
instruction and adult education methodologies.<br />
Selection Criteria: The target audience includes persons<br />
involved with emergency planning, and response or<br />
recovery ef<strong>for</strong>ts.<br />
Course Length: Approximately 8 hours <strong>for</strong> the<br />
classroom version.