HAZMAT HappensPoisons, chemical spills, dirty bombs – these are real threats in today’s hazardous world. The medical treatment of people exposed to toxic substances requires specialized knowledge and skills. Hospital and prehospital personnel need

to be able to rapidly recognize the symptoms of exposure to particular toxic substances

and immediately give specific antidotes or other appropriate medical treatment.

Advanced HAzmAT Life Support™ (AHLS™) is the first and most comprehensive training program to provide medical professionals the critical skills necessary to effectively manage all aspects of hazmat exposure.

Only the best trained and best educated medical professionals are prepared to handle any emergency situation anytime, anywhere. Become a verified AHLS Provider and be ready to face the medical challenges of hazmat incidents, such as chemical spills or biological attacks.

Who Should Attend:

Physicians

Physician Assistants

Nurses

Nurse Practitioners

Paramedics

Toxicologists

Pharmacists

military Personnel

Other Healthcare Professionals

Course LocationsAHLS courses are held throughout the U.S. and around the world. A complete listing of upcoming courses can be found on the AHLS Web site: www.ahls.org/toxic.

Become an InstructorBecome an AHLS instructor or use one of 2,500 verified instructors and bring AHLS to your area.

CE Credits Continuing Education Credits are awarded to physicians, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, respiratory therapists and paramedics.

Registration FeesFees vary. For specific course fees and locations, visit the AHLS Web site. Course fee includes CE credits and a 550-page course manual with the Poisoning Treatment Paradigm.

“Excellent content and delivery. The fact that the program crosses so many fields of expertise is a huge asset as that is the way “HAZMAT Happens”– the ability to learn ‘outside the box’ was right on.” – Scott Hardy, Md, MPH, Orange, California

“I feel more comfortable when faced with patients exposed to hazardous materials and better equipped to aid our counties’ Hazmat team.” – JoHn cerJan, eMt-P, Mason, Ohio

“This course has given me the knowledge to recognize and treat patients beyond the standard ALS treatment. Overall, all instructors/doctors were very well versed and organized and I will highly recommend this class to others.” – tHoMaS KrinKe, eMt-P, Tucson, Arizona

“This was great – a lot of valuable info to take back to the ED.” – dora SMitH, rn, Memphis, Tennessee

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Continuing EducationProvider/Instructor

Medical Education for Advanced HAzMAt Life Support: Sponsored by the University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center which is

accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 30.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (8.0 Study Material & 16.25 Provider Course; and 6.5 Instructor Course). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacy: The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Those reading the course manuals, successfully completing

pre- and post-tests (80% accuracy), attending all sessions, and completing the evaluation will be awarded full credit. The AHLS Provider Course is awarded 24 contact hours assigned ACPE universal program number 003-999-06-026-C04. The AHLS Instructor Course is awarded 7.5 contact hours ACPE universal program number 003-999-06-027-C04.

CECBEMS: This continuing educational activity is approved by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medicine Services (CECBEMS) for 16.25 hours of advanced and 6.5 hours of educator continuing medical education. CECBEMS is an organization established to develop and implement policies to standardize the review and approval of EMS continuing education activities. The sponsoring organizations of CECBEMS are the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, the American College of Emergency Physicians, National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians, National Association of State Emergency Medical Services Directors, National Council of State Emergency Medical Services Training Coordinators, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, and the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians.**

Emergency Medicine: Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for 23 hours of ACEP Category I credit.

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Medicine: The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CECBEMS: This continuing education activity is approved by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) for 5 hours of advanced continuing medical education. CECBEMS is an organization established to develop and implement polices to standardize the review and approval of EMS continuing education activities. The sponsoring organizations of CECBEMS are the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, the American College of Emergency Physicians, National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians, National Association of State Emergency Medical Services Directors, National Council of State Emergency Medical Services Training Coordinators, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, and the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians.**

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Medicine: The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continu-ing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sci-ences Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensu-rate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CECBEMS: This continuing education activity is approved by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) for 4 hours of advanced continuing medical education. CECBEMS is an organization established to develop and implement polices to standardize the review and approval of EMS continuing education activities. The sponsoring organizations of CECBEMS are the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, the American College of Emergency Physicians, National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians, National Association of State Emergency Medical Services Directors, National Council of State Emergency Medical Services Training Coordinators, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, and the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians.**

AHLS Provider & Instructor Programs (2-3 days)

Topic Specific Programs (½ day)

Syllabus

Advanced HAZMAT Life SupportDeveloped by the Arizona Emergency medicine Research Center (AEmRC), a Center of Excellence at The University

of Arizona College of medicine, AHLS is offered in collaboration with the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT).Each course involves a board-certified toxicologist and physician and is taught by AHLS verified instructors.

The AHLS program also trains medical personnel to become AHLS instructors who bring the course to their regions. The course includes small-group interactive case studies and concludes with verification exams.

Hazardous materials Epidemiology Toxic InhalationsPesticide PoisoningInteractive Case Studies

Corrosives, Hydrocarbons, & Halogenated Hydrocarbonsmiscellaneous ToxicantsAntidotesToxic Terrorism Provider Exam

AHLS Policies and ProceduresHow to Conduct an AHLS ProgramAdult Education Teaching ToolsHow to Conduct Interactive Case StudiesInstructor Exam

ChemoterrorismBioterrorismAntidotesRadiological & Nuclear Incidents & Terrorism

AHLS Provider CourseAn advanced, comprehensive 16-hour, two-day course that gives health professionals a timely and effective response strategy in the medical management of hazmat incidents. Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

Rapidly assess hazmat patients Apply the poisoning treatment paradigm

Recognize toxic syndromes (toxidromes) Identify and administer specific antidotes

AHLS Instructor CourseFollowing the two-day AHLS Provider Program, an optional six-hour Instructor course is available on the third day that will prepare you to offer AHLS in your area. Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

Define and demonstrate AHLS principles and adult education theory Properly conduct lectures to facilitate learning

Re-verify Online! AHLS verification is valid for four years and can be renewed online at www.ahls.org

Short on time? Take one of the ½ day courses that cover topic-specific information from the AHLS Provider course. These courses are perfect for your next conference!

AHLS for Toxic Terrorism CourseA five-hour course that focuses on the essentials needed for treating patients exposed to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents. Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

Rapidly assess and medically manage toxic terrorism patients

Recognize toxic syndromes (toxidromes)

Identify and administer specific antidotes, antibiotics and vaccines for toxic terrorism patients

AHLS for Chemical Burns CourseA four-hour course designed to fill the training requirements for the U.S. Health Resources Service Administration (HRSA) Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Programs (BHPP) for the care of burn victims of terrorist attacks. After completing this course, you should be able to:

Describe characteristic signs and symptoms of poisoning by hydrofluoric acid and fluorides

Recite the poisoning treatment for asphyxiant poisoning

General Principles of AHLS CorrosivesToxic InhalationsInteractive Case Studies

Register now! www.ahls.org/toxic or (520) 626-2305 **AHLS must re-apply annually for credit from the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services.