Program Description: This two-day course is the most comprehensive training program to provide the critical skills needed to treat victims exposed to toxic substances. Join other healthcare professionals to become an AHLS verified Provider to be ready to face the medical challenges of hazmat incidents, such as chemical spills or toxic terrorism. This course is sponsored by The University of Arizona College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy and Arizona Emergency Medicine Research Center, at the Arizona Health Sciences Center, the Georgia Poison Center and by the Georgia Department of Human Resources.

Target Audience: The Advanced Hazmat Life Support training is intended for EMS, Emergency Medicine and other health professionals.

Prerequisites: Basic First Aid

Format: Live

Fees: There is a fee for all participants. Please contact us about costs and how to pay.

Objectives:
Upon completion of the AHLS course, participants will be able to:

1. Demonstrate rapid assessment of hazmat patients
2. Recognize toxic syndromes (toxidromes)
3. Demonstrate ability to medically manage hazmat patients
4. Apply the poisoning treatment paradigm
5. Identify and administer specific antidotes

Faculty:

1. Brent Morgan, MD