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EmE r g E n c y ma n a g E m E n t In s t I t u t E • 2010-2011 • ca t a l o g of co u r s E s
fundamentals course for radiological
response (g320)
This 3-day performance-based (hands-on) course for
State and local radiological response team members
covers the concepts of radiation protection, radiation
detection instruments, radiological monitoring
techniques, radiological hazards and protective
actions, team-building, and basic procedures to
support planning/response for emergency and
recovery activities in the event of a radiological
incident. The course covers all types of radiological
hazards from fixed facility to transportation to
WMD. This course is designed so that modules may
be conducted separately and adapted to specific
audience needs and requirements.
Selection Criteria: State and local government
radiological response teams and newly assigned
hazardous materials response team members.
Prerequisites:
Required: IS 3, Radiological Emergency Management, or IS
302, Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation
Training (MERRTT).
Hospital Emergency Department
management of Hazardous materials
accidents (Hmas) (g346)
This 1-day course introduces medical personnel
to the procedures for handling radiation and other
hazardous materials accident victims in the hospital
environment. The goal is to enable participants to
provide prompt and appropriate care for hazardous
materials/radiological accident victims while
minimizing exposure and preventing the spread
of contamination. Part 1 concentrates on radiation
accidents whereas Part 2 covers other hazardous
materials incidents.
Selection Criteria: Physicians, nurses, and others who
provide emergency medical services in hospitals.
Prerequisites:
Required: Successful completion of IS 346, Orientation
to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel.
FEd E r A L Em E r g E N C y mA N A g E m E N T Ag E N C y 92
who’s in charge Here?: Exercising
leadership in an Emergency or
Disaster (g351)
The purpose of this 6-hour course is to prepare
local elected government officials to lead and direct
their jurisdiction in implementing comprehensive
emergency management systems.
At the conclusion of the course, participants will be
able to:
• Exercise greater leadership in an emergency
through a better understanding of their roles and
responsibilities;
• Develop emergency management policies and
procedures for emergency management activities
and implement necessary policies and procedures
to respond to and recover from a disaster;
• Initiate appropriate emergency management
actions during a disaster;
• Negotiate through the intergovernmental
response system to obtain the required resources
and assistance in an emergency;
• Maximize gains for disaster recovery assistance
through appropriate contacts and knowledge of
available resources;
• Understand the partnership among Federal, State,
and local governments;
• Establish relationships and partnerships with
other agencies and organizations (i.e., profit,
not-for-profit, and business and industry) for
effective emergency management response and
recovery outcomes; and
• Take actions to ensure citizen satisfaction during
a disaster and build credibility before a disaster.
Selection Criteria: Local elected officials (i.e., mayors, etc.)