Comprehensive
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Instruction
- Expert Instruction
- Approved Curriculum
- Continuing Education Credit
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- Texts and Materials Provided
- Offered On-Site at your Location
- Professional Development and Networking
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Independent Study Courses
Radiological Emergency Management PDF
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FEMA Radiological Emergency Response PDF
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REP
- Radiological Emergency Preparedness: |
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AREP
- Advanced Radiological Emergency Preparedness: |
This 8-hour performance based (hands-on) course is designed for
personnel selected as emergency first responders to a radiological
incident. Topics include a review of radiation fundamentals, biological
effects of ionizing radiation, radiation detection instruments,
survey techniques, radiological protective actions, decontamination
procedures, radiation hazards, radiological terrorist threats &
first responder actions. This course is EMS and TCLEOSE credited.
Suggested Prerequisite: FEMA Independent Study Course IS-3:Radiological
Emergency Management
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This 32-hour performance based (hands-on)course is designed for
individuals assigned to local radiological response teams. In-depth
and fast-paced, instruction covers the concepts of radiation protection,
radiation detection instruments and monitoring techniques, radiological
hazards & protective actions, team building, emergency procedures
& support planning, ICS, NIMS, & exercises for first response,
patient handling & recovery activities. Prerequisite: REP or
HREP |
![Hands on radiation training](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20071120065404im_/https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/comprep/images/handson.jpg)
Hands-on training
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![Radiological disaster drill](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20071120065404im_/https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/comprep/images/wipp4a.jpg)
Disaster drill |
HREP - Hospital
Radiological Emergency Preparedness: |
Modular
Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training (MERRTT) |
This 8-hour performance based (hands-on) course is designed primarily
for clinical staff, public health & facility administrators.
Topics include: radiation fundamentals, biological effects of ionizing
radiation, medical management of radiological casualties, radiation
detection instruments & monitoring techniques, radiological
hazards, protective actions & patient handling, and radiological
& nuclear terrorism threat. Suggested prerequisite: FEMA Independent
Study Course IS-3: Radiological Emergency Management
Accreditation
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MERRTT will provide Emergency Responders with fundamental knowledge
and skills required to respond with confidence to incidnets involving
radioactive materials and transuranic radioactive waste along the
IH WIPP route corridor. Typical course length is eight hours.
In addition, an eight hour Medical Management course is also available
through DSHS.
For more information about the WIPP Program: http://www.wipp.energy.gov/
or call 1-800-336-WIPP. |
![Contamination control](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20071120065404im_/https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/comprep/images/DECONLINE.jpg)
Contamination control |
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![Victim extrication](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20071120065404im_/https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/comprep/images/picture4a.jpg)
Victim extrication |
Download this form
to request and schedule training. Note:
15 Students Minimum Requirement
For
more information contact:
(512) 834-6688 ext. 2021
Last updated May 10, 2007 |