Chemistry of Hazardous Materials for Emergency Responders Training

A Three Day Seminar

Calendar

February 26-28, 2008

October 7-8, 2008

Class begins at 8:00 a.m. and adjourns at 5:00 p.m. each day.

The Course Other Classroom Activities

The course is designed to give the Chemical Demonstration

emergency responder an understanding Multiple-choice quiz at the end of

of the basic chemistry that makes course.

chemicals hazardous. It is presented in a

non-technical format that does not require Seminar Fee

previous background in chemistry. $495 – Prepaid

Upon successful completion of the course Includes a course notebook with all

each participant will receive a Certificate necessary course materials.

Satisfactory Completion from the

National Spill Control School, Texas For special government/industry group

A&M University-Corpus Christi. Rates, contact the National Spill Control

School at (361) 825-3333.

Classroom Topics E-mail: nscs@tamucc.edu

Overview of Basic Chemistry Web Site: http://www.sci.tamucc.edu/nscs

Atoms & Elements

Molecules & Compounds

The Periodic Table

Bonding - ionic vs covalent

Reactivity

Industrial Chemicals

Explosives

Compressed Gases

Flammable liquids & gases

Oxidizers

Poisons

Corrosives

Radioactive materials

Water reactive and pyrophoric materials