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  Institute of Emergency Management
  Physical Address:
  12438 W. Bridger Street, Boise ID
  Mailing address:
  12301 W. Explorer Drive, Boise ID 83713
  Office phone number:
  (208) 373-1758
  FAX number:
  (208) 373-1766
  
  

Course # IEM-281

Institute of Emergency Management

Performance/Operations Level

Course # IEM-281

Course Title

Introduction to Idaho Bureau of Laboratories: Biological/Chemical Agents

Description

The primary purpose of the course is to assist emergency responders and local government officials in developing a plan of action in dealing with potential terrorist attacks though an understanding of what a biological attack may look like, what the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories can do to assist in determining the agents, and how best to deal with the consequences.

Course Objectives

• Introduction to biological and chemical agents.
• Introduction to field detection equipment.
• Idaho Bureau of Laboratories capabilities.
• Sampling and shipping requirements.
  

OGT Training Level

Performance/Operations

Delivery

Instructor taught course delivered at training locations identified by sponsoring local or state agency.

Course Length

5 hours

Prerequisites

Any Basic Awareness Course

Target Audience

Benefits

• Certificate of Completion.
  

Other Information

This course is intended to supplement existing in-service training programs at emergency response agencies at local and state levels in the U.S.

Student Expectations

To receive certification, students are expected to be in attendance during the entire length of the course and successfully complete all aspects of testing.

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