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Institute of Emergency Management
Performance/Operations Level
Course # IEM-241
Course Title
WMD Radiological/Nuclear Course for HazMat Technicians
Description
This course covers WMD training for the HazMat technician and focuses on the current threat of radiological or nuclear attacks, fundamental principles of ionizing radiation, biological health and medical effects of radiological and nuclear material, hazard and risk assessment, entry and egress planning considerations, radiological survey instruments, dosimetry, appropriate situation-dependent personal protective equipment, radioactive waste-related transportation issues, and radiological decontamination considerations. The course will provide classroom instructions and scenario-driven hands-on practical exercises with a culmination exercise that includes radiological sources, smoke, emergency response vehicles, and role players.
Course Objectives
• Describe the radiological/nuclear threat of WMD and its potential impact on the community.
• Discuss responsibilities for maintaining exposures to radiation and radioactive material As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
• Explain the health effects of ionizing radiation and operational considerations for HazMat technicians and victims in a WMD radiological/Nuclear Incident.
• Apply time, distance, and shielding concepts to reduce exposure while operating in a radiation environment.
• Operate a variety of radiological instruments to determine the presence and quantity of radiation.
• Use survey techniques to determine radiological hazards and to make tactical decisions.
• Describe the design and construction features of containers used for radiological/nuclear material.
• Describe the issues and considerations associated with managing large-scale radiological/nuclear incidents and apply to large-scale scenarios.
• Conduct personnel and equipment decon given a radiological WMD scenario.
• Describe the effects of a radiological dispersal device (RDD).
• Formulate the basic tactical procedures for handling a WMD radiological/nuclear incident.
OGT Training Level
Performance/Operations
Delivery
Delivered at the U.S. Department of Energy, National Center for Exercise Excellence, Nevada Test Site.
Course Length
32 hours
Prerequisites
OSHA Certified Hazardous Materials Technicians
Target Audience
• Fire Services
• Hazardous Materials
PLEASE NOTE: Idaho “First Responders” employed by federal agencies and private entities are not eligible to attend this resident course, unless you are a volunteer with an Idaho state, county or local department/agency.
Benefits
• Certificate of Completion from the U.S. Department of Energy, National Center for Exercise Excellence, Nevada Test Site (3.2 CEUs).
• 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.