Chemotherapy & Hazardous Drugs Safe Handling Training

Protect Yourself. Protect Patients. Protect the Healthcare System.

Chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs play a critical role in modern healthcare—but they also pose serious risks if mishandled during transport. Even small leaks, damaged packages, or improper handling can expose couriers, healthcare workers, and the public to dangerous substances.

Our Chemotherapy & Hazardous Drugs Safe Handling Training equips medical couriers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to transport hazardous drug shipments safely, responsibly, and in full compliance with OSHA, DOT, NIOSH, and USP <800> requirements.
This course has been designed using real-world courier scenarios, regulatory guidance, and practical safety procedures to ensure complete readiness in the field.

Cost: $25

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Why This Training Matters

Hazardous drugs—including chemotherapy medications, cytotoxic agents, radiopharmaceuticals, and biohazard materials—can cause serious health effects even in tiny amounts. Residue on packages, airborne particles from leaks, or contaminated surfaces inside vehicles can silently expose couriers over time.

This training ensures that couriers understand:

• How to recognize hazardous shipments

• How exposure occurs—even from sealed containers

• How to prevent contamination

• What to do during spills or damaged packages

• How to protect themselves using PPE

• How to maintain regulatory compliance during transport

When couriers understand and apply these safety steps, they protect themselves AND strengthen the entire healthcare supply chain.

Who Should Take This Course?

This training is essential for:

• Medical couriers / delivery drivers

• Pharmacy delivery staff

• Laboratory transport personnel

• Healthcare logistics workers

• Contractors handling biohazard or chemotherapy shipments

If your job involves transporting drugs, specimens, or medical materials, this course provides the safety foundation you need.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, learners will be able to:
✔ Identify chemotherapy and hazardous drug shipments using labels, symbols, and documentation
✔ Understand how exposure occurs, including skin contact, inhalation, ingestion, and contaminated surfaces
✔ Follow OSHA, DOT, NIOSH, and USP <800> safety standards during transport
✔ Select, inspect, and use appropriate PPE
✔ Respond correctly to spills using the STOP–SECURE–REPORT method
✔ Distinguish between small and large spills
✔ Use spill kits safely and correctly
✔ Maintain proper chain of custody and documentation
✔ Secure and transport hazardous drugs using secondary containment
✔ Perform safe pickup, loading, driving, storage, and delivery procedures

These skills ensure safety, compliance, and professional handling of high-risk medical materials.

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What’s Included in the Training

Module 1: Hazardous Drug Awareness

• What qualifies as a hazardous drug

• Types of hazardous shipments (chemotherapy, cytotoxic, radiopharmaceuticals, biohazards)

• Recognizing hazard labels, DOT Class 6.2 markings, radiation symbols

• Understanding exposure pathways

• Long-term health risks and cumulative exposure effects

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Module 2: Regulations & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• OSHA worker safety requirements

• DOT hazardous drug packaging and transport rules

• NIOSH hazardous drug list

• USP <800> containment standards

• PPE types: chemo-rated gloves, gowns, eye protection, shoe covers

• How to properly don and doff PPE

• PPE inspection, storage, and disposal procedures

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Module 3: Safe Handling & Transport Procedures

• Inspecting packages before pickup

• Identifying damage, leaks, or improper labels

• Using rigid, leakproof secondary containers

• Vehicle safety: separation, ventilation, organization

• Temperature-controlled transport guidelines

• Defensive driving for spill prevention

• Chain of custody, documentation, and secure handoffs

• Safe temporary storage during delays

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Module 4: Spill Response & Emergency Actions

• Spill prevention mindset

• STOP–SECURE–REPORT protocol

• How to classify “small” vs. “large” spills

• Spill kit contents and proper use

• Safe containment of minor spills

• Emergency actions for major spills

• Waste disposal and incident reporting

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Module 5: Exposure Response & Health Protection

• Immediate steps for skin, eye, inhalation, or ingestion exposure

• When to seek medical evaluation

• Medical surveillance programs

• Reproductive health considerations

• Long-term safety habits

Key Benefits of This Training

✔ Protect Your Health

Learn how to prevent silent, cumulative exposure to chemotherapy and hazardous drugs.

✔ Comply with OSHA, DOT, NIOSH & USP <800>

Meet the safety standards required for healthcare logistics.

✔ Reduce Workplace Incidents

Prevent spills, contamination events, and improper handling risks.

✔ Improve Professional Competency

Build confidence and credibility in hazardous drug transport.

✔ Protect Healthcare Staff & Patients

Couriers are the final safety checkpoint before these drugs reach medical facilities.

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Why Healthcare Organizations Choose This Training

Industry-Aligned Curriculum

Built directly from real courier workflows and regulatory guidelines.

Engaging, scenario-based learning

Learners understand exactly what to do in real-life courier environments.

Proven to Reduce Risks

Better training means fewer accidents, fewer exposures, and improved safety.

Certification Provided

Couriers receive a Certificate of Completion for compliance records.

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Perfect for Healthcare Facilities, Labs & Courier Companies

Whether you manage a small delivery team or a large fleet of medical couriers, this training ensures every employee handles chemotherapy and hazardous drug shipments with the highest level of safety and professionalism.

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Enroll Your Team Today

Give your staff the knowledge, confidence, and skills to safely transport hazardous drugs—and keep your healthcare system protected from preventable exposure incidents.

👉 Contact us today to enroll your team or request enterprise pricing.

Cost: $25

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