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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
  Office phone number:
  (208) 373-1758
  FAX number:
  (208) 373-1766
  
  

Course # IEM-211

Institute of Emergency Management

Awareness Level

Course # IEM-211

Course Title

Emergency Medical Services Operations & Planning for WMD

Description

This course will equip intermediate and advanced EMS personnel with the skills needed to ensure proper patient triage and treatment in the event of exposure to WMD. Classroom material will be reinforced with actual hands-on treatment of patients using a Human Patient Simulator in WMD scenarios. First responders will use their training to demonstrate proper techniques for triage, mass decontamination, treatment, and stabilization.

Participants will receive training on the proper techniques for self-protection and limiting cross contamination.

Course Objectives

• Assess an incident involving a WMD and determine initial actions after an incident.
• Describe the effects of biological weapons and implement treatment protocols in accordance with standard medical practices.
• Describe the effects of nuclear/radiological incendiary, chemical, and explosive weapons; develop and implement patient treatment plans; and determine the appropriate level of personal protective equipment.
• Determine the most effective decontamination method and procedures for a WMD incident.

OGT Training Level

Performance/Operations

Delivery

Instructor taught course delivered at training locations identified by sponsoring local or state agency.

Course Length

24 hours

Prerequisites

• IEM-111
• Participants must also hold one of the following healthcare licenses and/or certifications: EMT-B, EMT-1, EMT-P, L.P.N., R.N., P.A., or M.D.

Target Audience

EMS , Health Care, Public Health

Benefits

• TEEX 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

This course is intended to supplement existing in-service training programs at emergency response agencies at local and state levels in the U.S.

Student Expectations

To receive certification, students are expected to be in attendance during the entire length of the course and successfully complete all aspects of testing.

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