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  Institute of Emergency Management
  Physical Address:
  12438 W. Bridger Street, Boise ID
  Mailing address:
  12301 W. Explorer Drive, Boise ID 83713
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  (208) 373-1758
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Course # IEM-111

Institute of Emergency Management

Awareness Level

Course # IEM-111

Course Title

Emergency Medical Services: Basic Concepts for WMD Incidents

Description

Course will provide a basic understanding of WMD incident management, WMD-unique EMS responder considerations, and specific issues related to the medical response to a WMD incident. The course delivery methodology consists of three modules. Each module contains study text, multimedia participant activities, and an end-of-module test.

Course Objectives

Students will be able to:

• Apply Multi-Casualty Incident (MCI) management principles to a WMD incident to facilitate a smooth process from the time of the event to the time of delivery at the hospital for definitive care.
• Apply concepts form hazardous materials response to WMD incidents as they relate to gathering information and responder safety.
• Recognize symptoms associated with various chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) weapons and understand basic precaution and treatment considerations.

OGT Training Level

Awareness

Delivery

Self-Study internet course delivered by the National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center at the Texas Engineering Extension Service, a member of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium. http://www.teexwmdcampus.com

Course Length

3 to 4 hours

Prerequisites

WMD Basic Awareness Course or Proof of Completion for Comparable Course.

Target Audience

Emergency Medical Services, Public Safety Communications, Health Care, Public Health

Benefits

• Certificate of Completion.
• This course may be suitable for EMS continuing education credit. EMS continuing education requirements can be determined by referring to the EMS Certification Standards Manual, Section XI. Continuing Education Methods.

Other Information

Prerequisite for IEM-211

Student Expectations

To receive certification, students are expected to participate in section reviews, interactive questions, and successfully complete all aspects of testing.

Click here for internet course http://www.teexwmdcampus.com.
Register and follow the instructions.