This course is designed to prepare potential oil spill volunteers in what to expect at an accidental uncontrolled release of oil into the environment.  Legal and managerial/organizational aspects of the class are specific to the US environment, but may also be useful in organizing non-US spills.

Course Goals:

•Introduce the US governmental and non-governmental agencies involved

•Introduce Incident Command System (ICS)

•Discuss health and safety issues

•Discuss species involved and handling procedures

•Discuss stabilization and care information

•Help you decide if working with oiled wildlife is for you