Introduction to Radiological/Nuclear WMD Operations, AWR-140
June 12, 2025 08:00-12:00
County of Middlesex, Office of Health Services
http://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Government/Departments/PSH/Pages/Office-of-Health-Services.aspx
Location
Middlesex County Fire Academy
1001 Fire Academy Drive
Sayreville, NJ 08872
Contact Information
John Dowd
732-745-3135
732-433-1231
john.dowd@co.middlesex.nj.us
Public Health Core Competency Domain Information
N/A
Credits and Continuing Education Units
Public Health CE#22315: 3.00 hour(s)
Description
This training course is designed for emergency responders and other personnel who may have little or no prior training on radiological/nuclear emergency response. This course will provide an introduction to radiation and radiological/nuclear accidents and terrorist incidents with weapons of mass destruction. Learning objectives will be provided through four modules: Radiation Concepts, Radiological/Nuclear WMD threats, Recognition and Notification, and Protective Actions.
Agenda/Additional Information
8:30 - 8:45 Welcome / Pre-Test
8:45 - 9:30 Module 1 - Radiation Concepts
9:30 - 10:15 Module 2 - Radiological/Nuclear WMD threats
10:15 - 11:00 Module 3 - Recognition and Notification
11:00 - 11:45 Module 4 - Protective Actions
11:45 - 12:00 Post-Test / Evaluation
Presenters
United States Department of Homeland Security
Target Audience(s)
MRC Volunteer
Public Health Planner
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Inspector (non-REHS)
Nurse
Registrar/Clerk
First Responder, CERT, CART
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