Advanced Hazmat Life Support Provider/
Instructor Course

The Advanced Hazmat Life Support (AHLS) Provider program is a 16 hour, four-day course (4hrs each day) that gives health professionals a timely and effective response strategy in the medical management of hazmat incidents. Participants will receive a four-year verification status upon successful completion of the course.

This course covers a vast array of hazardous materials, including pesticides, corrosives, toxic inhalants and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents.

The AHLS Provider course trains the participant to:

• Rapidly assess hazmat patients
• Recognize toxic syndromes (toxidromes)
• Apply the poisoning treatment paradigm
• Identify and administer specific antidotes

To view a detailed syllabus of the course: AHLS Provider

AHLS Instructor Course

• The AHLS Instructor* program is a six-hour, one-day course to prepare you to offer AHLS in your area. Often this course is offered following the two-day AHLS Provider Program. Participants will be able to:
• Define and demonstrate AHLS principles and adult education theory
• Properly conduct lectures to facilitate learning
• AHLS Instructors can then offer any of the AHLS courses in their area with a team of instructors.*