Courses

Advanced Sampling

The Advanced Sampling Course utilizes a mix of classroom discussion, practical application exercises, and small scale field training exercises to allow students to become highly proficient in the characterization, prioritization, and sampling of small scale chemical and biological laboratories; to include the technical and tactical aspects of responses involving the use of CB Weapons.  Utilizing a hands-on approach, students will practice using their sampling and analytical equipment on progressively more complex problems.  From laboratory processes to device interrogation, practical exercises will include the analysis of intelligence, mission planning and execution.  Exercises are designed to emphasize the prioritization of samples, as well as chain-of-custody and proper crime scene preservation considerations.  

The course presents an all-inclusive approach to equipment employment and sample site selection in varying hazardous environments.  By stressing proper planning and correct tactical equipment employment based on the circumstances on the ground, the course emphasizes to the team how to analyze and interpret intelligence, employ and operate their equipment, and select and analyze samples in order to best accomplish their mission.  

This course includes discussion on the FBI 12 Step Process and CST Survey Team organic Commercial Off the Shelf equipment operation and employment. It is intended for CST Survey section members, though it is available to all CST members, as well as military, government, and civilian organizations.

Advanced Sampling is a 5-day, 40-hour course (M-F) that is exportable to any CONUS location provided by the customer. This course can also be conducted at a facility in Ponca City, OK. The hosting CST will be required to have all survey equipment available for the class. Minimum class size is 8 students, maximum class size is 16 students. A certificate of completion is available from IV Scientific to those with organizational requirements.

Price: NTE $2,500 per student

CWA / BWA Laboratory

Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, the 40 hour CWA – BWA Production Course is designed to train and test the students’ knowledge and abilities regarding CBRNE response(s) involving clandestine/illicit CWA – BWA production.  The course encompasses a wide range of topics, with an emphasis on process recognition/reporting, render safe/sampling procedures, and detection/analytical equipment employment.  Course topics that will be covered include, but are not limited to:

Chemical

Biological

Explosive and Drug Laboratory Recognition

This course is intended for CST Survey section members, though it is available to all CST personnel, as well as other military, government, and civilian organizations. It is a 5-day, 40-hour course (M-F) that is exportable to any CONUS location provided by the customer. This course can also be conducted at a facility in Ponca City, OK. Minimum class size is 8 students, maximum class size is 16 students. A certificate of completion is available from IV Scientific to those with organizational requirements.

Price: NTE $2,500 per student

CBRN Tactical Equipment Operations

(Advanced Field Detection Equipment Course / Survey Equipment Operators Course)

This course was developed specifically for Civil Support Team requirements of being able to operate and maintain CST survey section organic equipment. It will cover all topics included in Survey Equipment Operators Course and / or Advanced Field Detection Equipment Course. The course will cover material pertinent to downrange operation of air monitoring equipment, as well as detection and identification equipment organic to a CST Survey Section and will include material in the following areas:

This course is intended for CST Survey section members, though it is available to all CST personnel, as well as military, government, and civilian organizations. It is a 5-day, 40-hour course (M-F) that is exportable to any CONUS location provided by the customer. This course can also be conducted at a facility in Ponca City, OK. The hosting CST will be required to have all survey equipment available for the class. Minimum class size is 8 students, maximum class size is 16 students. A certificate of completion is available from IV Scientific to those with organizational requirements.

Price: NTE $2,500 per student

Advanced Analytical Capabilities and Limitations

The Advanced Analytical Capabilities and Limitations Course was specifically developed to highlight what CST downrange equipment can and cannot do. We will take an in depth look at each piece of CST equipment that is used downrange, highlight its usefulness, but more importantly, identify when it might give false or misleading readings. Through this course, we will document the capabilities and limitations of CST instruments, we will discuss indicators of false and misleading results, and we will discuss the order in which to employ equipment. This course is designed to be practical exercise based, with minimal lectures. As such, students should be highly proficient at the button-ology of all equipment listed below. This is an advanced course, and not intended for personnel with minimal equipment knowledge. Sensors, equipment, and detectors to be covered include:

Initial Entry Equipment

Presumptive Identification Equipment

Identification Equipment

Other Equipment

This course is intended primarily for CST Survey section members, CST Decon section members will benefit from some of the course materials. It is available to all CST personnel, as well as military, government, and civilian organizations. It is a 3-day, 24-hour course for chemical equipment only and a 5-day 40-hour course for chemical, biological, and radiological equipment. The course is exportable to any CONUS location provided by the customer. This course can also be conducted at a facility in Ponca City, OK. The hosting CST will be required to have all survey equipment available for the class. Minimum class size is 6 students, maximum class size is 12 students. A certificate of completion is available from IV Scientific to those with organizational requirements.

Price: NTE $2,500 per student, 3-day course; $3,500 per student, 5-day course

Organic Chemistry / Street Chemistry

Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, the Organic Chemistry / Street Chemistry Course is designed to train and test the students’ knowledge and abilities regarding chemistry, chemical synthesis, chemical and physical properties, and how they affect emergency response activities.  The course encompasses a wide range of topics, with an emphasis on process recognition/reporting, render safe/sampling procedures, and detection/analytical equipment employment.  Course topics that will be covered include, but are not limited to:

This course is intended for first responders and HAZMAT personnel, as well as military, government, and civilian organizations. It can be tailored from a 3-day, 24-hour course to a 5-day, 40-hour course (M-F) that is exportable to any CONUS location provided by the customer. This course can also be conducted at a facility in Ponca City, OK. Minimum class size is 8 students, maximum class size is 16 students. A certificate of completion is available from IV Scientific to those with organizational requirements.

Price: NTE $2,500 per student

Tailored Classroom Training

IV Scientific has the ability to tailor a course to your organizational needs. Our team has been working in and with the CBRN response complex for decades. No matter what your training needs are, IV Scientific has a Subject Matter Expert / Instructor that is capable of helping you with your requirements. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your needs. A certificate of completion is available from IV Scientific to those with organizational requirements.

Example topics:

Price: NTE $2,500 per student

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