Education - Training
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.
Instructions for JIT Radiological and Nuclear Events Training
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
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.
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.