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1) Recognize the setting of, or potential for, a chemical exposure, toxicological illness, or biological warfare agent exposure;
2) Render appropriate treatment for nerve agent and general industrial chemical exposures. Recommend decontamination procedures for contaminated patients. Serve as a special toxicological reference at any incident. Assist with pre- and post-incident medical monitoring and determine hazmat team member status (for example, "Cleared for entry," "Restricted from entry," "Send to rehab," and "Treatment and/or transportation required"); and 3) Assist with WMD-specific training to fire department personnel and outside jurisdictions." (Schnepp, 2003)
The requirements for certification as a 'hazmedic' is a 24-hour curriculum training program as well as the following requirements:
1. Three years of experience as an active paramedic.
2. Successful completion (80% or greater on the written final exam) of a department approved hazmedic training program. (Programs range from 16 to 24 hours to several weeks.)
3. Successful completion of an approved hazardous-materials technician program. (There are systems that train to the operations level.)
4. If the hazmedic candidate has been previously certified as a hazmat technician/specialist but has been inactive for more than two years, the candidate shall complete 16 hours of hazardous-materials refresher training prior to being considered...
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