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40 HR Emergency Response - University of Minnesota Hazardous Materials and Hazwoper Training

40 HR Emergency Response

40-Hour Emergency Response Technician – $1,000

The 40-hour Emergency Response Technician course includes the 24 hour operations level training, plus 16 additional hours of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience. The Technician Level course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to releases with the purpose of stopping the release.

Topics include:
Implementation of emergency response plans, classification and identification of unknowns, field survey instruments, response tactics, hazardous materials technology, decontamination of personnel and equipment.

This course offers 40 Continuing Education Hours.

COURSE LOCATION
Courses are held in person on the University of Minnesota East Bank campus.
Specific location of your course will be sent with the materials prior to the course.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Continuing Education credits from the University of Minnesota and other affiliated CE credits are available.

NOTE: All participants in the 40-Hour Emergency Response Training are required to have a physician complete a medical evaluation and clearance form prior to the course.

Upcoming 40-Hour Emergency Response Courses

Feb
2
Mon
2026
HYBRID: 40 Hour Emergency Response Technician
Feb 2 @ 8:00 am – Feb 6 @ 5:00 pm
COST: $1,000
This is a hybrid online and in-person course.
  • Mon, Tue, Wed training is online via Zoom
  • Thu, Fri training is in-person

The 40-hour technician level training includes the operations level training plus additional lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience. This course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to releases with the purpose of stopping the release.

Topics include: implementation of emergency response plans, classification and identification of unknowns, field survey instruments, response tactics, hazardous materials technology, decontamination of personnel and equipment.

This course offers 40 Continuing Education Hours.

NOTE: All participants in the 40-hour course are required to have a physician complete a medical evaluation and clearance form prior to the course.

REGISTER NOW
Apr
13
Mon
2026
IN PERSON: 40 Hour Emergency Response Technician
Apr 13 @ 8:00 am – Apr 17 @ 5:00 pm
COST: $1,000

The 40-hour technician level training includes the operations level training plus additional lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience. This course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to releases with the purpose of stopping the release.

Topics include: implementation of emergency response plans, classification and identification of unknowns, field survey instruments, response tactics, hazardous materials technology, decontamination of personnel and equipment.

This course offers 40 Continuing Education Hours.

NOTE: All participants in the 40-hour course are required to have a physician complete a medical evaluation and clearance form prior to the course.

REGISTER NOW
May
11
Mon
2026
IN PERSON: 40 Hour Emergency Response Technician
May 11 @ 8:00 am – May 15 @ 5:00 pm
COST: $1,000

The 40-hour technician level training includes the operations level training plus additional lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience. This course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to releases with the purpose of stopping the release.

Topics include: implementation of emergency response plans, classification and identification of unknowns, field survey instruments, response tactics, hazardous materials technology, decontamination of personnel and equipment.

This course offers 40 Continuing Education Hours.

NOTE: All participants in the 40-hour course are required to have a physician complete a medical evaluation and clearance form prior to the course.

REGISTER NOW