Education - Training
Disaster Virtual Care Policy Briefs
(These policy briefs are specific to virtual care in disasters)
One Year After the BioLab Fire: Medical and Public Health Perspectives Webinar
On September 29th, 2024, the Biolabs plant in Conyers, Georgia caught fire and released chlorine chemicals into the surrounding area. This presentation discussed the event as well as the associated medical and public health considerations. Learn more by clicking the video above.
Telehealth in Action: Meeting Healthcare Needs During Disasters
RDHRS Region 1 hosted a webinar highlighting the critical role of telehealth in disaster preparedness and response, emphasizing its benefits across a range of emergency scenarios. To learn more about what Region 1 has to offer, click the link below.
Create TRAIN Account to access SRDRS trainings
We have attached instructions detailing account creation that will allow access to all of SRDRS trainings through Training Finder Real-time Affiliate Integrated Network (TRAIN)
JIT Radiological Training Instructions
As part of the SRDRS, the NDLSF has updated important educational materials on nuclear events, active threats, triage and treatment, pandemic response, and PPE applications. NDLSF will soon offer its newest course through the project, "Essentials of Disaster Life Support (EDLS)." This online training includes 18 educational modules and provides 4.0 hours of course credit.
Just-in-time training (JIT) training for "Radiological and Nuclear Events" is now available through NDLSF.
Future large scale SRDRS training offerings
In 2022, the NDLSF is also engaging with SRDRS partners, Emory, UGA and Augusta University, to hold BDLS and ADLS courses for partners across the region. The schedule of those courses will be released soon and anticipated for August 2022.
Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) Response Guidance Planning for the First 100 Minutes
New Guidance Available from DHS
Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) Immediate Response Guidance.. The DHS Science & Technology Directorate’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) announces the release of the Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) Immediate Response Guidance, which is a major update to the 2017 RDD Response Guidance: Planning for the First 100 Minutes. Like the first edition, this update is co-published with FEMA’s Office of Emerging Threats and DOE’s National Nuclear Security Administration. This 2025 version should replace the 2017 version.
National stockpiles for radiological and nuclear emergencies: Policy Advice
National stockpiles for radiological and nuclear emergencies: Policy Advice from the World Health Organization (WHO)
Proper Use and Maintenance of RadEye Detectors from the Georgia Poison Center
NCRP Statement – Instrument Response Verification And Calibration For Use In Radiation Emergencies
Education & Training from RITN
RITN Resources for JIT training on ARS
All resources are free, we only collect emails for online training to provide a certificate
- RITN ARS medical grandrounds training
- RITN micro training 4-8 min videos
- Web-based training:
- Non-medical Radiation awareness training (for administrative staff, housekeeping, security, etc…):
- Radiation Safety Communication (~30 min) HERE
- For medical staff that will be asked by colleagues, friends and family about the risk of radiation
- Initial Care of Patients with Suspected ARS (~30 min) HERE
- Geared toward those staffing shelters following a rad/nuk disaster
- FEMA PepTalks:
- Brooke Buddemeier "Saving Lives After a Nuclear Detonation." HERE
- Educates emergency managers, community leaders, and the public on the effects of a nuclear detonation, critical protective actions, and the role of local emergency responders.
- Brooke Buddemeier "Saving Lives After a Nuclear Detonation." HERE
NETEC Resources
The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) offers courses and training for nurses, physicians, emergency responders, and other health care professionals. The NETEC educational resources provide facilities and individuals with preparedness best practices.
- Free Resource Library: https://repository.
netecweb.org/ - Free CEU Courses: https://courses.
netec.org/ - Webinars on Youtube: https://www.youtube.
com/c/TheNETEC/videos - Podcasts: https://netec.org/
podcast/
Handout - Radiation Emergency Annex Presentation
Practical Information when writing your radiation emergency annex.Handout - Chemical Emergency Updates
It’s never too early to prepare: Six updates since the last time you thought of chemical emergencies.
Handout - EMAG 2024 Chemical Annex
FEMA 72hr Nuclear Detonation Response Guidance
Guidance on how to protect the lives of first responders and the public, develop a common operating picture, establish a coordinated multi-jurisdictional response, and prepare for the integration of support arriving from other jurisdictions, states, and federal agencies across the country.