Course Description
This is a live broadcast on Monday, July 27, 2026 – not an on-demand course.
Showtime:
| 3:00 PM | Eastern |
| 2:00 PM | Central |
| 1:00 PM | Mountain |
| 12:00 PM | Mountain (AZ) |
| 12:00 PM | Pacific |
Platform: Zoom (opens 30 minutes before showtime)
Payment & Certificates: Handled on our website.
How to Register:
- Purchase the course (unless you have an annual CE subscription) by clicking the Purchase This Course button on this page.
- You can register for the Zoom meeting ahead of time or join the Zoom meeting starting 30 minutes prior to the class by clicking the Zoom link above.
Evaluations & Certificates:
Complete the evaluation within 30 minutes after the class to receive a certificate. Certificates are instantly issued on the Account > Certificates menu after evaluation submission. We do not email certificates.
Find the Evaluation:
You can find the evaluation using any of the options below.
- Click Here
- The link is always posted in the Zoom chat at the end of class
- On the Real-Time Live Broadcast Schedule (Click Open Evaluation next to the course title)
- Select the Course Content and Evaluation tab on this page and then select the course evaluation
Course Objectives
- Describe the role of rail transportation in moving hazardous materials across the U.S., including HAZMAT classifications, common risks, and potential public health impacts.
- Review major HAZMAT rail incidents, regulatory safety standards, and emergency preparedness measures related to chemical spills, derailments, and toxic exposures.
- Explain the role of respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals in responding to chemical inhalation injuries, toxic exposures, and related emergency events.
Course Content and Evaluation
Poisonous Cargo, Catastrophic Chemistry & Toxic Terrorism: Why Should RTs be Concerned? Live Broadcast Evaluation
Available on July 27, 2026 2:45 pm
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