Contact:
FLORIDA/USVI POISON INFORMATION CENTER-JACKSONVILLE
655 West 8th Street, Box C-23
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 244-4465 or
Fax (904) 244-4063
Nicole Nichols, AHLS Coordinator
E-mail: nnichols@poison.ufl.edu
Virtual Requirements:
All Meetings will be hosted via Zoom, links will be sent to you in advance.
MUST HAVE:
- A working webcam
- Microphone (if not a part of your webcam)
- Stable Internet Connection (as you will be connected for classroom session all day)
Overview
The Advanced Hazmat Life Support (AHLS) Provider program is a 16 hour, 2-day course which trains the Participant to:
- Provide rapid assessment of hazmat patients
- Recognize toxic syndromes (toxidromes)
- Provide medical management for hazmat patients
- Apply the poisoning treatment paradigm
- Administer specific antidotes
The AHLS Provider Course has received approval from the Office of Domestic Preparedness. ODP training funds can now be used to attend an AHLS Provider course. Check with your state Homeland Security Director for funding.