Advanced HAZMAT Life Support Courses

2026 Course Dates

April 22-23 (Provider), 2026 (Virtual)

July 29-30 (Provider); July 31 (Instructor), 2026 (Virtual)

Course Location
Virtual Only

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)

If you are unable to acquire all three, you will not be accepted into this class.

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

AHLS Syllabus

AHLS Registration

AHLS Continuing Education

The AHLS Instructor Program is a 4-hour, 1-day course that trains participants to demonstrate AHLS principles and adult education theory. AHLS instructors can then bring AHLS curriculum to their own area. If you are interested in holding an AHLS program in your area, please contact AHLS International Headquarters for more information.

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.

Last updated: 03/23/2026