Overview
This course provides an entry-level awareness and operational training in mass-decontamination. This course is offered quarterly at the Disaster Staging Facility (DSF) and is available to any HPP hospital at their site if more than 10 participants will attend.
Please contact Chris Sandoval at (562) 378-2443 or csandoval@dhs.lacounty.gov if you have any questions or require additional information about the DECON training.
2026:
January - 27
January - 29
April - 21
April - 23
July - 21
July - 23
October - 27
October - 29
**The schedule is subject to change, pending the needs of the department.
Please note that a minimum of 10 students is required to host the class, and the maximum capacity is 18 participants.
Participants should wear comfortable, modest clothing and bring their own equipment.
PAPR (including hood, hose, filters, battery pack, and belt)
Boots
Suit
Outer gloves
Mass-Casualty Decontamination for Hospitals Guide:
Mass-Casualty Decontamination for Hospitals-Instructor Handbook
Mass-Casualty Decontamination for Hospitals-Student Handbook
Video Decon Training Simulation-1
Video Decon Training Simulation-2
Video Decon Training Simulation-3
Video Decon Training Simulation-4