Radiological Terrorism: Medical Response to Mass Casualties (Web-based)

Course Number: WB3149

This purpose of this interactive self-study training is to provide clinician education on local medical response to mass casualties during the immediate aftermath of a radiological or nuclear terrorism incident. This program has two parts: 1) a series of six 5 to 20 minute lectures on potential radiological and nuclear incidents, emergency response planning, mass decontamination principles, triage, treatment and pharmacotherapy, and 2) a series of six simulated patient case studies designed to provide an opportunity to apply the lecture material. Each of the six studies depicts a hypothetical radiological terrorism incident. Supplemental literature and web-based training resources are also provided.

The program takes approximately 2 hours to complete. The learner can stop and start the program at their convenience.

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TARGET AUDIENCE: The program is designed for physicians and nurses working in emergency services in hospital first receiver settings.

MATERIALS: This educational activity is available in two media formats: 1) a CD-ROM (Course Number CB3125) and 2) a web-based version accessible on the internet (Course Number WB3149). To order a copy of the CD-ROM version, which is designed for Windows®2000 or XP, send an email to cdcinfo@cdc.gov with a mailing address, indicating the number of copies. The web-based version may be accessed at http://www.bt.cdc.gov/radiation/masscasualties. As this activity includes video, the CD-ROM version is recommended for those with slower Web connections that may prevent optimal play of the video portions.

COMPUTER SETTINGS: Before starting this training, visit this computer settings guide to ensure that your computer has the needed software and settings. http://www.orau.gov/hsc/RadMassCasualties/settings_guide/settings_guide.htm.

PREREQUISITES: Introductory training in radiological emergency preparedness is recommended as a prerequisite. The CDC web site on radiation emergencies at www.bt.cdc.gov/radiation provides sources of introductory information.