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Course Name
Weapons of Mass Destruction - Awareness - Level I
Course Length
4 hours
Course Number
01616-09
Course Description
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the role of Level I trained responders in dealing with a Chemical, Biologic, Radiological, Nuclear, or Explosive (CBRNE) attack. To review some recent history and point out that these CBRNE weapons have been used, including the Tokyo Subway attack in March 1995. To recognize the signs and symptoms of CBRNE poisoning because those frequently will be the first indication of an attack. To describe the proper initial response actions for emergency responders at either a suspected or actual CBRNE incident site.
Equipment
Notebook, pen/pencil
*A Continuing Education form must be provided by the student prior to or on the start date of the class
Pre-requisites
Haz-Mat Awareness
CEUs
4.0 Electives (State EMS Approved Course #090237784)
Cost
$50.00 (In County), $75.00 (Out of County)
*This course is free to all qualified volunteer first aid and/or rescue squads and industry rescue personnel
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