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Course Name
WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness
Course Length
4 hours
Course Number
01619-09
Course Description
This is an awareness level course designed to provide basic instruction in WMD, with focus on Radiological/Nuclear terrorist weapons and events. This course is a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) radiological/nuclear overview designed for first responders and other personnel who are likely to be the first to arrive on the scene of a radiological/nuclear incident. It focuses on the basics of radiation, possible health effects, identification, and notification.
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
Active Police, Fire, EMT's, Local or State level positions involved in planning for or implementing emergency response to bomb incidents
CEUs
4.0 Electives (State EMS Approved Course #090237787)
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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