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Hazardous Waste & Environmental Online Courses
In Partnership with the Hazardous Materials Training and Research Institute, the Rocky Mountain Center now offers a number of online courses.
Agroterrorism Courses:
Hazardous Materials & Safety Courses:
Mass Fatalities Courses:
Water/Wastewater Courses:
Terrorist Agent Control Technology Courses:
1 CEU Courses in Terrorism:
Agroterrorism Courses:
First Responders and Agroterrorism (in development)
Hazardous Waste Courses
HAZWOPER 40 Hours
This Internet-based course is a self-paced, open entry, open exit, waste site worker course that meets all the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120,OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Site Worker and Emergency Response Standard. The course consists of an online text, interactive exercises, web links, self-grading quizzes, and final exam. There are two days of face-to-face training to complete the 40 hours for Hazwoper Certification or as a stand-alone course to enhance your skills. Topics include exercises on PPE, Regulations, Site Characterization, Confined Space, Decon, etc. Sample this course at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $310
HAZWOPER REFRESHER 8 Hours
This Internet-based course provides eight hours of interactive training online for the annual refresher to the 40-hour Hazardous Wastesite Worker course (29 CFR 1910.120). This course fulfills the requirement for both workers and supervisors. Sample the online training at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $130
HAZWOPER - MODERATE RISK 24 Hours
This Internet-based course provides 24 hours of interactive training online for those needing Moderate Risk certification (29 CFR 1910.120). The course consists of an online text, interactive exercises, web links, self-grading quizzes, and final exam. Sample the online training at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $220
INCIDENT COMMAND 8 Hours
The Incident Command System is the model tool for command, control, and coordination of a response. This course will provide you with the understanding on how to coordinate the efforts of individual agencies as they work toward the common goal of stabilizing the incident and protecting life, property, and the environment. The course uses principles that have been proven to improve efficiency and effectiveness in both business settings and emergency responses. At the end of the course, you will be required to complete a final exam to qualify for a certificate of completion. A minimum score of 80% is required to receive your certification. Try a sample of the online courses at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $130
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT 5 Hours
This course is designed to meet the mandate set out on February 28, 2003, by President Bush when he issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5. HSPD-5 directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System. NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. Try a sample of the online courses at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $90
DOT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION 5 Hours
This course is designed to familiarize you with the DOT hazard communication system related safety and security issues. It will help you understand the labels, placards, shipping papers, and markings associated with the transportation of hazardous material. You will learn how to read the Hazardous Material Table and the 2000 Emergency Response Guidebook. The course includes labeling exercises, form completions, and self-tests. Students can access the DOT Regulations and the CFR through online links. Try a sample of the online courses at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $100
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE WORKERS 24 Hours
This Internet-assisted class is a 24-hour Moderate Risk course for those in the solid waste field. Eighteen hours of the course are delivered over the Internet and can be taken anytime anywhere. The course includes online text, interactive exercises, web links, self-grading quizzes, final exam, and job specific hands-on training. The six hours of hands-on training has been designed for those employed at landfills, recycling centers, and household hazardous waste facilities. Sample the online training at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $220
WORKER SAFETY FOR DISASTER RESPONSE 10 Hours
This course is designed to provide workers with the knowledge, information, and basic skills to work safely at a disaster site, a natural event or man-caused incident. Those taking this course will learn how to recognize potential hazards and the need for reporting hazards identified on assigned job tasks, helping them to ensure the health and safety for themselves and others. No final exam is required. Try a sample of the online courses at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $140
HAZARD COMMUNICATION (HazCom) 1 Hour
Right to Know
Using the Internet, students will become familiar with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.120 that requires employers to develop a written Hazard Communication Program and to inform and train employees. This course provides an overview of the standard, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), collection and retention, proper storage procedures, labeling and placarding systems, employee training, and documentation. Try a sample of the online courses at www.et-online.org
Cost: $30
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT AWARENESS 4 Hours
The standard requires the adoption and implementation of practices and procedures to shut down equipment, isolate it from its energy source(s), and prevent the release of potentially hazardous energy while maintenance and servicing activities are being performed. This course contains minimum performance requirements, and definitive criteria for establishing an effective program for the control of hazardous energy. It summarizes for the student key components of the standard in a question/answer format and is intended to guide the user in understanding aspects of the Lockout/Tagout standard. Try a sample of the online courses at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $75
Mass Fatalities Courses:
INTRODUCTION TO MASS FATALITIES 4 Hours
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of key issues to be addressed when developing mass fatalities response plans. It focuses on the primary functions that must be fulfilled in order to facilitate mass fatalities response and community recovery. Some of the concepts discussed in this course include: Essential Emergency Management Issues, Hazardous Materials Identification, Primary Sites of Mass Fatalities Response Operation, Headquarters Staff Processing Center, Disaster Site, Morgue Site, Family Assistance Center, and Management of Traumatic Stress. No final exam is required. Try a sample of the online courses at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $75
Water/Wastewater Courses:
PERMITS & ADMINISTRATION 16 Hours
Using the Internet students will be able to improve their people skills, operations management, become more familiar with safety issues and responsibilities and the permitting and certification process. Text for the course is Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume II, CSUS Foundation, ISBN 1-884701-46-9. Try a sample of the online courses at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $150
PUMPS, MAINTENANCE & SAFETY 48 Hours
Using the Internet, students will cover a very broad range of topics including, centrifugal pumps, selection and replacement of packing, seals, hydraulics, operating conditions, preventative maintenance, motors, plans and specifications, hazard types, plant equipment and procedures, lab safety and fire prevention, and hazard communications. Texts for the course are Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume II, CSUS Foundation, ISBN 1-884701-46-9 - and - Pumps and Pumping, 8th edition, by Skeet Arasmith.
Cost: $400
WASTEWATER TREATMENT I 64 Hours
Using the Internet, students will explore the rudiments of wastewater treatment. This introductory course includes instruction in water pollution control, preliminary and primary treatment, fixed film processes, and suspended growth systems. Text for the course is: Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume I, 5th Ed,CSUS Foundation, ISBN: 1-884701-00-0. Along with reading assignments from the text, the course is enhanced with up-to-date photographs, audio, interactive exercises, and online links. Try a sample of the online courses at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $575
WASTEWATER TREATMENT II 64 Hours
Using the Internet, students will focus on issues of concern to wastewater treatment facilities. The topics of this course include activated sludge process control, sludge digestion and solids handling, nitrogen and phosphorous removal, and odor control. Texts for the course are Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume II, 5th Ed, CSUS Foundation, ISBN: 1-884701-00-00 - and - Advanced Waste Treatment, 2nd Ed, ISBN 1-884701-40-X. Along with reading assignments from the text, the course is augmented with audio, photographs, interactive exercises, and online links. Try a sample of the online courses at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $575
WASTEWATER TREATMENT - INDUSTRIAL 64 Hours
Using the Internet, students will focus on issues of concern to industrial wastewater treatment facilities. The topics of this course include regulatory requirements; flow measurement; preliminary, physical and chemical treatment; filtration; and treatment of metal streams. Text for the course is Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume I, 2nd Edition, CSUS Foundation, ISBN: 1-884701-04-3. Along with reading assignments from the text, the course is augmented with audio, photographs, interactive exercises, and online links. Try a sample of the online courses at www.et-online.org
Cost: $575
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS 64 Hours
Using the Internet, students will gain a working knowledge of wastewater collection systems safety procedures, sewer inspection and testing, pipeline cleaning and maintenance, underground repair, lift stations, equipment maintenance, and sewer rehabilitation. Text for the course is Operation & Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volumes I & II, 5th Ed, CSUS Foundation, ISBN: 1-884701-19-Along with reading assignments from the text, the course is enhanced with up-to-date photographs, audio, interactive exercises, and links. Try a sample of the online courses at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $575
WASTEWATER ANALYSIS 48 Hours
Using the Internet, students will be introduced to basic laboratory safety and gravimetric, spectrophotometric, electrochemical, titrimetric, and microbiological methods. The units include instruction on the laboratory procedures for microscopic, coliform, BOD5, COD, ammonia, grease and oil, chlorine and solids analysis. Text for the course is Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume II, 4th Ed, CSUS Foundation, ISBN: 1-884701-01-9. Along with reading assignments from the text, the course is enhanced with up-to-date photographs, interactive exercises, and online links. Try a sample of the online courses at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $495
WATER TREATMENT I 64 Hours
Using the Internet, students will explore the rudiments of water treatment. The topics of this course include regulatory monitoring, iron and manganese removal, filtration, coagulation, flocculation, fluoridation, and disinfection. Text for the course is Water Treatment Plant Operations, Volumes I & II, 4th Ed,CSUS Foundation, ISBN: 1-884701-30-2. Along with reading assignments from the text, the course is enhanced with audio, up-to-date photographs, interactive exercises, and online links. Try a sample of the online courses at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $575
WATER TREATMENT II 64 Credit Hours
Using the Internet, students will focus on issues of concern to surface water treatment facilities. The topics of this course include reservoir management, taste and odor control, corrosion management, softening, demineralization, and trihalomethanes. Instrumentation and sludge handling and disposal issues are also addressed. Text for the course is Water Treatment Plant Operations, Volumes I & II, 4th Ed,
CSUS Foundation, ISBN: 1-884701-30-2. Along with reading assignments from the text, the course is augmented with audio, photographs, interactive exercises, and online links. Try a sample of the online courses at www.et-online.org .
Cost: $575
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 64 Hours
Using the Internet, students will obtain a working knowledge of potable water distribution systems. The topics of this course include water storage facilities, operation and maintenance of water mains, water quality issues, disinfection, and safety. Text for the course is Water Distribution System Operations & Maintenance, 3rd Ed,CSUS Foundation, ISBN: 1-884701-16-7.
Cost: $575
WATER ANALYSIS 48 Hours
Using the Internet, students will be introduced to basic laboratory safety and gravimetric, spectrophotometric, electrochemical, titrimetric and microbiological methods. The units include instruction on the procedures for regulatory sampling and safety, and specific analytical procedures for total residue, fluoride, pH, ammonia, acidity, alkalinity, calcium, chloride, hardness, and coliform analysis. Texts for the course are Simplified Procedures for Water Examination, 4th Ed American Water Works Association, ISBN: 0-89867-914-1- and - Water Treatment Plant Operations, Volumes I & II, 4th Ed, CSUS Foundation, ISBN: 1-884701-30-2.
Cost: $495
Terrorist Agent Control Technology Courses:
BIOLOGICAL AGENTS OF TERRORISM 32 Hours
Biological Agents of Terrorism is a course designed to augment a career in biology, chemistry, public health, nursing, or medical fields. Using the Internet students in this course will be introduced to the various biological agents of concern to the Center for Disease Control and the United States Department of Agriculture and the diseases they cause. Hazardous materials response, public health intervention, containment and eradication issues, and proactive measures are also addressed.
Cost: $325
BioTerrorism CEU Module Courses:
Agricultural Agents Threat & Response 10 Contact Hours
In addition to the human element is the economic and psychological impact of a biological attack against the U.S. agricultural industry. Foreign animal diseases as well as encroaching plant pathogens are the focus of this module. A review of Foot-and-Mouth disease and Mad Cow Disease provide a basis for discussion of the other diseases addressed in this module. Included is a virtual laboratory tour of the European outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth disease to demonstrate the potential for widespread economic and psychological devastation among the general public as well as those directly employed in the agricultural industry.
Cost: $140
Anthrax Threat & Response 10 Contact Hours
What is anthrax, why is it a terrorist agent, how can it be detected, who is at risk, when has it been used, where can I go for information? These and other questions surrounding Bacillus anthracis and the infection it causes are addressed in the Anthrax Module. Included is a virtual laboratory exercise to introduce sampling protocols.
Cost: $140
Botulism & Foodborne Agents Threat & Response 10 Contact Hours
Our food supply arrives daily from all over the world. What is the potential for contamination, what agents are of particular concern to the CDC and what historical data do we have on food borne infections? This module addresses a variety of organisms and microbial toxins that have been identified by the CDC as potential food-borne agents of terrorism. Included is a virtual laboratory to acquaint the student with the multitude of potential scenarios for both intentional and accidental foodborne illnesses.
Cost: $140
Smallpox Threat & Response 10 Contact Hours
Smallpox, a disease of the past and a threat for the future, is a Category A concern for the CDC. Cause, differential diagnosis issues, containment, and mitigation issues are addressed in the Smallpox Module. Included is a virtual laboratory exercise to test your ability to trace an outbreak.
Cost: $140
Tularemia and Plague Threat & Response 10 Contact Hours
Vector borne and endemic, these diseases are caused by bacteria harbored in the animal population and if aerosolized result in potentially deadly pneumonic infections. The role of the animals in our environment in the wake of an intentional release of these organisms is addressed along with descriptions of the bacterial agents in the Tularemia and Plague Module. Included is a virtual laboratory exercise identifying potential risks to the laboratory technician isolating these organisms for wound exudates.
Cost: $140
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