Core License Recertification
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Pesticide Application: Hazards and First Aid
Pesticide Application: Hazards and First Aid
Welcome to this CEU on Pesticide Application: Hazards and First Aid. In this course, you will gain introductory knowledge on the hazards of pesticide application misuse as well as basic first aid methods to be used if exposed to harmful chemicals. Go ahead and get started!
Learning Objectives:
The following is a list of the key points to be discussed within this course.
- Know how to identify and differentiate between types of harmful effects (i.e., acute, delayed, allergic, chronic) associated with pesticide application.
- Understand the hazard level classification system for pesticides, including the associated signal words.
- Know how to identify common exposure routes for various pesticides and application methods.
- Know how to recognize typical symptoms of pesticide exposure in humans and be aware of the appropriate first-aid response.
- Know how to identify other health risks that may occur during pesticide application (e.g., heat stress) and know when to give first aid
New York Course Approval
| Course | Course Number | CEUs |
|---|---|---|
| Pesticide Application: Hazards and First Aid | NY-26-442934 | 1 Credit in Core |
Welcome
Welcome to this CEU on Pesticide Application: Hazards and First Aid. My name is Tyler Pettis, director of training at Online Pest Control Courses. As you make your way through the course, be sure to take notes on each section, as there will be a comprehensive exam at the end. Good Luck!
Tyler Pettis – Director of Training
New York License Requirements
Commercial Applicator Requirements — 3 Year Cycle
Category 7A – Structural & Rodent Control – 12 credits
At least 3 credits must be 7A-specific. The remaining 9 may be Core, 7A, or any combination.
Category 7C – Termite – 8 credits
At least 2 credits must be 7C-specific. The remaining 6 may be Core, 7C, or any combination.
Category 3A – Ornamentals, Shade Trees & Turf – 10 credits
At least 2.5 credits must be 3A-specific. The remaining 7.5 may be Core, 3A, or any combination.
Category 5B – Aquatic Insect & Misc. Aquatic Organisms Control – 8 credits
At least 2 credits must be 5B-specific. The remaining 6 may be Core, 5B, or any combination.
Commercial applicators on a three-year cycle may earn all of their recertification credits within a single calendar year.
Private Applicator Requirements — 5 Year Cycle
Categories 21–25 – 10 credits each
21 Field & Forage · 22 Fruit · 23 Vegetable · 24 Greenhouse & Florist · 25 Nursery, Ornamentals & Turf
At least 2.5 credits must be specific to the category. The remaining 7.5 may be Core, category-specific, or any combination.
Please note: private applicators cannot earn all of their recertification credits in one calendar year — credits must be spread across more than one year.
Core License Recertification
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