03 0027 - Safety,Health & Environmental Management:Emergency Response-Caustic Agents

Institution:

Southwest Tennessee Community College

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Description:

This course will focus on the medical response and management of caustic agents, specifically hydrofluoric acid (HF Acid). The course will comprehensively review the local and systemic toxicity of HF Acid, inclusive of potential electrolyte abnormalities. Topics include; Acute Toxicity, Chronic Toxicity; First Aid Treatment (skin, eyes, inhalation and ingestion), Medical Treatment (Calcium Gluconate Gel, Calcium Gluconate Injections and Calcium Gluconate Solution), Intra-arterial and Intravenous Calcium Infusion, and other additional medical measures/therapies. 0.400 Continuing Education Units 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Continuing Education Schedule Types: Lecture Continuing Education College Continuing Education Department Course Attributes: CEU Career Development, Supplemental Course

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.southwest.tn.edu

Phone Number:

(901) 333-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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