HAZWOPER: Medical Program

HAZWOPER: MEDICAL PROGRAM


This HAZWOPER training course is designed to acquaint the employee with the Medical Program including the types of exams required, emergency and non-emergency treatment, medical records available, and symptoms to watch for that may indicate injury or illness while working with hazardous substances during hazardous waste cleanup or emergency response operations.

Course Overview

This HAZWOPER training course is designed to acquaint the employee with the Medical Program including the types of exams required, emergency and non-emergency treatment, medical records available, and symptoms to watch for that may indicate injury or illness while working with hazardous substances during hazardous waste cleanup or emergency response operations.

Course Topics

  • Your Job Has Health Hazards
  • Medical Surveillance
  • Who Needs Medical Surveillance?
  • Medical Surveillance Exams
  • Emergency Medical Treatment & First Aid
  • Signs & Symptoms of Emergency
  • Medical Program & Recordkeeping

After completing this course, learners will be able to:
  • Define what medical surveillance is and list the reasons to perform medical surveillance and who is required to be medically monitored
  • Discuss different types of medical exams including pre-assignment, periodic, and termination exams, along with written opinions and confidentiality
  • List the possible signs and symptoms of chemical exposure and heat/cold exposures and the requirements for emergency and non-emergency medical treatment
  • Discuss the importance of maintaining a medical surveillance program, medical records, and performing medical program reviews