About this Event
DESCRIPTION:
This 16-hour training program is designed to take the complex topic of a radiological accident response and break it down into 15 easily understood modules and hands-on practical exercises. Students will receive a comprehensive review ensuring their understanding of radioactive material, radiological survey instruments and decontamination techniques for handling radiologically contaminated victims. Hands-on practical exercises verify the student's understanding and knowledge of radiological principles, instrument operation, decontamination techniques and employing radiologically contaminated patient treatment practices is solid. The course includes use of “live” radiation sources in the practical exercises to reinforce learning. Upon successful completion of the MERRTT course students will receive a certificate from the Department of Energy’s Transportation Emergency Preparedness Program, including up to 10.5 hours of continuing education hours (CEH) for medical response personnel.
COURSE MODULES INCLUDE:
- Radiological Basics
- Biological Effects
- Radioactive Material Shipping Packages
- Hazard Recognition
- Initial Response Actions
- Patient Handling
- Rad Survey Instruments & Dosimetry Devices
- Decontamination, Disposal and Documentation
- DOE Shipments and Resources
- Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
- Pre-Hospital Practices
- Transportation of Safeguards Material
- Transportation by Rail
- Case Histories
- Public Information Officer
5 practical hands-on activities include: Radiological Instrument Use; Patient Handling; Assessing Package Integrity; Survey of Contaminated Personnel; Picture Practical
PREREQUISITES: None
DATE: We will be splitting this course into (2) 8-hour deliveries. The second half of this 2 day course will be delivered in May. Students will need to attend both sessions to receive the course completion certificate.
TIME: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
COST: There is no fee for the course. Food, lodging and transportation costs are the responsibility of the participant.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Emergency responders (includes Hazmat, Fire, Law Enforcement, EMS, Emergency Management) assigned the responsibility to respond and support first responder activities at radiological transportation accidents along major shipping routes (e.g. I-90, I-25, I-80, and railroad routes)
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Questions, contact Dan Fonseca, Radiological Program Manager
307-777-7197 or [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Laramie County - Archer, 3962 Archer Parkway, Cheyenne, United States
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