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 Medical Couriers Chemotherapy, Radiopharma & Hazardous Drugs Transport 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.
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.
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
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
Chain of custody, documentation, and secure handoffs
Safe temporary storage during delays
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
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
Course Overview:
Total Course Duration: 32 minutes
Audio: Yes
Number of Total Slides: 46 slides
Online course login expires in: 2 months from receiving the login details. You will not have access to online content after you complete the course.
Certificate valid for: 2 Years
Type of License: One user license cannot be transferred after login is assigned.
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.
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.
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.
