Pre-Hospital Radiation Emergency Preparedness
Fee: $100
Maximum enrollment: 32
11.5 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
| Dates Scheduled |
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| Apr. 21-22, 2009 Aug. 11-12, 2009 |
This 1 1/2-day course is specifically designed for :
- pre-hospital first responders to include public safety (fire, police) and emergency medical service (EMS) personnel including paramedics and paramedic instructors.
- emergency planners who would be involved in planning, preparedness, and/or response to a radiological or nuclear event.
- directors and safety officers from fire, police, and EMS units.
The course covers pre-hospital management and handling of victims who may be irradiated and/or contaminated with radioactive materials. The course provides:
- an introduction to ionizing radiation physics.
- an introduction to instrumentation for detection and measurement of ionizing radiation.
- an introduction to population monitoring and mass casualty management.
Demonstrations and hands-on breakout sessions are provided to ensure that students are prepared to handle patients with radiation injuries and illnesses.
This course can also be provided to larger groups at other venues by special arrangement.
Registration
You may register online or by completing and mailing in the course brochure/application form. (You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the registration form. It may be downloaded free from the Adobe Web site.)
Courses fill up quickly. You must complete a new registration form annually.
Location, Travel, and Housing
For courses taught in Oak Ridge, Tenn., participants are responsible for their travel, lodging, and meal arrangements/expenses. Local lodging and transportation information will be sent to registered applicants.
