AHLS can be offered in any city around the world. Any currently verified AHLS Instructor is able to apply and host a course. If you do not have an AHLS Instructor in your community, you can:
To meet the faculty requirements for AHLS Provider or Provider/Instructor, the following roles/positions must be satisfied:
AHLS for Radiological Incidents & Terrorism does not require a board-certified toxicologist or medical director. For a list of approved AHLS for Radiological Incidents & Terrorism instructors, please contact AHLS International Headquarters.
Neither course requires a board-certified toxicologist or medical director. Any currently verified AHLS Instructor may teach either course. Please contact AHLS International Headquarters for a list of AHLS Instructors.
AHLS course hosts develop their own budget when submitting their application. The fee tables below show the cost per participant paid to AHLS International Headquarters.
Discounts are available for host sites, having over 40 or 80 people trained in a calendar year.
The fee tables include a recommended per participant fee. When budgeting, please take into account AHLS International Headquarters fees, room rental, AV fees, catering, instructor fees, travel, etc. Fees may vary from course to course.
Yes, AHLS Provider and AHLS for Toxic Terrorism Courses are approved by the Office of Grants and Training (formerly Office of Domestic Preparedness). Organizations may use state and federal preparedness grants to offer AHLS courses at free or reduced rates to participants in their states. Grant application procedures vary per state and we recommend you contact your state’s Homeland Security Director for specific information prior to making any financial commitments.
AHLS for Toxic Terrorism pg. 194 (Adobe PDF)
AHLS Provider pg. 274 (Adobe PDF)
The following course numbers can be found in the catalogs linked above, listed here for quick reference:
AHLS Provider Course
Course number ME-001-RESP
AHLS Toxic Terrorism Course
Course number AZ-002-RESP
Homeland Security also offers the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Program. The UASI offers financial assistance to those listed as a high-density urban area, seeking to “prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism.”
To check for eligibility and apply for grant-writing assistance, please visit:
www.homelandsecuritygrants.info
Other grant opportunities may be available for specific regions/state or through other programs. AHLS International Headquarters is happy to provide you with information and data regarding AHLS for your grant application. Contact Us.
Some other websites with grant opportunities:
Apply online, a minimum of 6 months before the proposed course date, after determining the following:
Access the online application at the Host A Course page and click the “APPLY NOW” button. There is a $25 application fee.
All course applications are reviewed by AHLS International Headquarters and the respective AHLS Regional Director. AHLS will contact the applicant if there are any questions or clarifications needed prior to approval. The approval process generally takes approximately two weeks.
AHLS International Headquarters will assist in marketing a course by generating advertisement flyers for local distribution and through social media channels. Courses can also be listed on www.ahls.org. All marketing services are available upon request. It is imperative to advertise and promote your course early to maximize course participation.
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Course | Fee to Host a Course | Recommended Fee for Each Participant |
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Provider Course (2 days) |
$320 | $525 |
Provider/ Instructor Course (2.5 days) |
$350 | $635 |
Instructor Course (1/2 day) |
$175 | $235 |
Toxic Terrorism Course (1/2 day) |
$125 | $185 |
Chemical Burns Course (1/2 day) |
$125 | $185 |
Radiological Incidents (1/2 day) |
$125 | $185 |
Tox-Medics (1/2 day) |
$105 | $185 |
**International courses do not pay for CE, and thus the price is reduced.
Course | Fee to Host a Course | Recommended Fee for Each Participant |
---|---|---|
Provider Course (2 days) |
$225 | $420 |
Provider/ Instructor Course (2.5 days) |
$245 | $525 |
Instructor Course (1/2 day) |
$145 | $205 |
Toxic Terrorism Course (1/2 day) |
$105 | $165 |
Chemical Burns Course (1/2 day) |
$105 | $165 |
Radiological Incidents (1/2 day) |
$105 | $165 |
Tox-Medics (1/2 day) |
$105 | $165 |
Discounts of 5% and 10% are available to any course location/course director with over 40 and over 80 people in their courses in a calendar year. For instance, a course hosted in a city may have 25 people in one class, then offers it again in the same calendar year and has another 25 people. That site will receive a 5% discount on the 41st – 50th participant fees. See below for prices.
Discounts | Provider | Provider/ Instructor | Instructor | RAD/TT/CBRI |
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5% – 41-79 people in a calendar year | $304 | $333 | $166 | $119 |
10% – 80+ people in a calendar year | $288 | $315 | $158 | $113 |
Discounts | Provider | Provider/ Instructor | Instructor | RAD/TT/CBRI |
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5% – 41-79 people in a calendar year | $214 | $233 | $138 | $100 |
10% – 80+ people in a calendar year | $203 | $221 | $131 | $95 |