XTN108 – 2.00 Hours
Schedule
| Dates | Location | Class | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Details | 02/07/23 – 02/07/23 | China Grove, TX | FP XTN108 38 | Register | |
| Details | 02/11/23 – 02/11/23 | Rocksprings, TX | FP XTN108 27 | Register | |
| Details | 02/21/23 – 02/21/23 | Texarkana, TX | FP XTN108 30 | Register | |
| Details | 02/21/23 – 02/21/23 | Texarkana, TX | FP XTN108 31 | Register | |
| Details | 02/22/23 – 02/22/23 | Texarkana, TX | FP XTN108 32 | Register | |
| Details | 02/22/23 – 02/22/23 | Texarkana, TX | FP XTN108 33 | Register | |
| Details | 02/23/23 – 02/23/23 | Texarkana, TX | FP XTN108 34 | Register | |
| Details | 02/23/23 – 02/23/23 | Texarkana, TX | FP XTN108 35 | Register |
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.
Course Description
The goal of this course is to educate firefighters and EMS personnel about their increased risk of developing cancer; encourage actions and behaviors to reduce or prevent exposure to occupational cancer hazards; encourage healthy lifestyle choices to further reduce cancer risk; and provide information about resources available to firefighters, EMS personnel, and their families following a cancer diagnosis.
Prerequisites
None
Course Completion Requirements
Participants Must Provide
- a photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
Attendance Requirements
To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.
Topics
- Top Causes of line-of-duty deaths in the fire service
- Why firefighters are at increased risk of cancer due to their work environment
- Most common types of cancer that affect firefighters
- Identifying the major routes of exposure to carcinogens for firefighters
- Identifying actions and behaviors that reduce or prevent exposure to carcinogens
- Recognizing the issues that accompany a cancer diagnosis
- Recognize resources available to support firefighters who are diagnosed with cancer and how to access those resources
Suggested Audience
All emergency and crisis response personnel.
Contact Information
Emergency Services Training Institute
Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (979) 845-7641 | (866) 878-8900
Email: [email protected]