Description

Overview

The Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: Toxic Radiological Materials (TRMs) course is an awareness-level training course addressing the medical and psychological impact of radiation.

Target Audience

1-Day Course is Designed for:

• Pre-Hospital First Responders (EMTs and Paramedics)
• Public Health Professionals
• Law Enforcement 
• Emergency Providers

Course Objectives:

• Describe the various types of radiation including their potential exposure scenarios
• Discuss Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS)
• Describe the emergency care of patients contaminated with radioactive material
• Describe the management of cutaneous radiation syndrome
• List resources available to address radiation accidents 
• Discuss how interdisciplinary collaboration is necessary when responding to a radiological accident affecting a large population.

Schedule

Day 2 - Toxic Radiological Materials (TRMs)

8:00 - 9:00 AM      Opening Remarks
9:00 - 10:00 AM    Practical Radiation Physics & Radiation Protection
10:00 - 11:00 AM    Acute Radiation Syndrome
BREAK
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM     Radiation Instrumentation and Early Dose Magnitude Estimation
12:00 - 1:00 PM     Cutaneous Radiation Injuries
LUNCH
1:30 - 2:20 PM     Radiation Emergencies for Healthcare Providers
2:20 - 3:10 PM     Common Radiation Sources
BREAK
3:20 - 4:10 PM     Management of Internal Contamination
4:10 - 5:00 PM     Donning/Doffing and Decontamination
5:00 - 5:10 PM     Closing Remarks & Adjourn