Disaster Response Management Certificate (HAZC)
This training program is designed to meet the needs of emergency services personnel (fire, law enforcement, and emergency management) and private/public sector managers responsible for all types of emergency planning and response operations. The courses are designed to meet the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) standard for planning and response to an All–Hazards Emergency.
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Disaster Response Management Certificate (HAZC)
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| TBE 101 | Introduction to Incident Management Operations | 1 |
| THZ 110 | Basic Hazardous Materials Chemistry | 1 |
| THZ 130 | Radiological and Biological Emergency Preparedness Planning | 2 |
| THZ 140 | Introduction to WMD Terrorism | 2 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| THZ 120 | Disaster Preparedness and Business Continuity Planning | 2 |
| THZ 141 | Consequences of Terrorism | 2 |
| THZ 150 | Disaster Modeling | 2.5 |
| THZ 160 | Crisis Media Relations | 1 |
| Total Credits: | 13.5 | |
Courses
THZ 101 First Responder-OSHA HAZMAT Operations Level
0.5 Credits. 0.5 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
This course is designed to meet the basic operations level to be a hazrdaous materials (HAZMAT) First Responder. Course topics focus on basic hazard recognition/risk assessment and defensive spill containment techniques. This course is designed to meet the OSHA, USEPA, USDOT, & NFPA training requirements for individuals who handle and/or exposed to hazardous substances. A hazardous substances includes hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.
Prerequisites: None
THZ 103 HAZMAT (HAZWOPER) Annual Refresher
0.5 Credits. 0.5 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course that meets the annual refresher trainingrequirements for individuals who performenvironmental clean-up remediation work at sitesregulated by federal and state environmentalprotection agencies. This course also meets theOSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER) standard and NFPAStandard 472 for Professional Qualifications forHazardous Materials Responders.
Prerequisites: None
THZ 104 OSHA 24-Hour HAZMAT (HAZWOPER) l Technician
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on defensive and offensive measures that stop and contain hazardous substance spills and releases. Topics include: USDOT HAZMAT labeling, air monitoring, DECON operations, respiratory protections, and spill control. This course meets the OSHA, EPA, NFPA and DOT training requirements for individuals who handle and/or are exposed to hazardous material and hazardous waste.
Prerequisites: None
THZ 105 OSHA 40-Hour HAZMAT (HAZWOPER) Workshop
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 1 Lab Hour.
A course for individuals who will perform hazardous materials response activities at the HAZMAT Technician level, and for personnel involved with investigation and remediation of hazardous waste sites and "Brown Fields" at the General Site Worker Level. This course meets regulatory requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and 29 CFR 1926.62 (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response), NFPA Standard 472, and USEPA 40 CFR 311.
Prerequisites: None
THZ 110 Basic Hazardous Materials Chemistry
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A basic chemistry course specifically designed to assist emergeny services and safety professionals who manage or respond to a hazardous material (HAZMAT) event. Topics include: atomic structures, chemical elements, periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactions and HAZMAT chemical terminology.
Prerequisites: None
THZ 120 Disaster Preparedness and Business Continuity Planning
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course that provides the private and public sector manaagement, emergency services, or safety professional an in-depth understanding of management issues involved in disaster planning and an organization's ability to restore normal business operations. Topics include: emergency response plans, risk assessment, crisis management teams, business continuity planning, and continuity of operations. The course materials are based on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and NFPA 1600-Business Continuity Planning.
Prerequisites: THZ 110
THZ 130 Radiological and Biological Emergency Preparedness Planning
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course for emergency services or safety professionals, US military personnel, or private sector risk managers on radiological and biological incidents and their consequences. Topics include: terminology, the National Response Framework (NRF) Plan, biological threats, damage assessment, and containment and recovery protocols.
Prerequisites: None
THZ 140 Introduction to WMD Terrorism
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course for emergency services and safety professionals and private sector safety and emergency management professionals on terrorism and employment of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Topics include: counter-terrorism and anti-terrorism techniques employed by US federal agencies and the US Department of Defense; and use of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives in a terrorist incident.
Prerequisites: None
THZ 141 Consequences of Terrorism
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course for emergency services or safety professionals on understanding how terrorists plan and execute an attack. Topics include: history of terrorism, terrorist tactics and operations, case studies of terrorist attacks, and cultural and political awareness.
Prerequisites: TBE 101
THZ 150 Disaster Modeling
2.5 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 1 Lab Hour.
A course for emergency services or private sector safety professionals on the computer modeling systems used to conduct "plume" analysis. Topics include: CAMEO (Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations), GIS (Geographic Information Systems), WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders) HAZMAT (Hazardous Material) Response Planning, Emergency Operation Centers, and integration of modeling software into the Common Operating Picture.
Prerequisites: None
THZ 160 Crisis Media Relations
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course for the public and/or private sector spokesperson or public affairs officer on media relations and operations during a crisis. Topics include: types of media, public information officer duties and responsibilities, press kits, media plans, and press briefings.
Prerequisites: None
THZ 198 Special Topics in Hazard Response
0.5-7 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Hazard Response that gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
THZ 199 Special Projects in Hazard Response
0.5-7 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to HazardResponse that gives students opportunities tostudy information not currently covered in othercourses. Grades issued are Satisfactory orUnsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section
THZ 298 Second Year Special Topics in HAZMAT Response & Disaster Response Management
0.5-4 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
An advanced course on selected topics related to HAZMAT Response & Disaster Response Management that gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses.
Prerequisites: None