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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-287

Institute of Emergency Management

Performance/Operations Level

Course # IEM-287

Course Title

Idaho Modular Radiological Emergency Response Training (IMERRT): Technician

Description

This course provides radiological fundamentals for persons trained at the Hazardous Material Technician and Specialist Level. Information covered in this course includes the four basic types of ionizing radiation and radiological terminology; use of radiological survey instrumentation; radiation levels and associated information contained on radiation warning labels; contamination and exposure control and reduction techniques; decontamination methods. This course also includes a hands-on practical exercise using radiological instrumentation.

Course Objectives

• Understand the basics of ionizing radiation including terminology and units of measure.
• Recognize proper packaging and labeling of radioactive material.
• Demonstrate proper application of radiological survey instrumentation and personnel dosimetry.
  

OGT Training Level

Performance/Operations

Delivery

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

Course Length

16 hours

Prerequisites

• Haz Mat Technician and Specialist

Target Audience

This course is designed to serve the needs of advanced level responders from Hazardous Response Teams and individuals who are responsible for radiological assessments, including radiation measurements, contamination control and offensive measures should attend this training.

Benefits

• Certificate of Completion.
  
• Completion of this course meets the requirements of Waste Acceptance Criteria for Waste Isolation Pilot Plan (WIPP) emergency responses.
  
• 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

• Annual refresher training is required for persons trained at this level.
• This course is a perquisite for IEM-288 (IMERRT: Radiological Survey Instrument Operations/Refresher).

Student Expectations

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

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