Chemical and Radiological Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism - July 2022

Chemical and Radiological Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism - July 2022

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In recent years, there has been growing concern that many of the most likely terrorist threats will involve “agents of opportunity” or materials that are readily available in most communities around the country.

The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) in partnership with the Office of Community Health and Hazard Assessment (OCHHA) in the Region 6 Office of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) are pleased to offer this course on emergency medical response to exposures from radioactive materials and toxic chemicals. The Office of Emergency Management, within the Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), supported the development of this unique course to familiarize health care providers and responders with toxic exposures. The course will review the medical and psychological consequences of exposures to a variety of chemical and radiological materials. It will include practical information regarding scene safety for such agents as high potency fentanyl analogs, inhaled irritants, and proper decontamination of a victim contaminated with radiological material.

  • Contains 2 Component(s) Recorded On: 07/07/2022

    July 7, 2022

    The Radiological Emergency Medical Management course is an awareness-level training course addressing the medical and psychological impact of radiation.

    1-Day Course Designed for:

    • Pre-Hospital First Responders (EMTs and Paramedics)
    • Public Health Professionals
    • Law Enforcement 
    • Emergency Providers

    Course Objectives:

    • Describe the types of radiation and radiation scenarios
    • Discuss Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS)
    • Describe the emergency care of patients contaminated with radioactive material
    • Describe cutaneous radiation syndrome assessment and care
    • List resources available to address radiation accidents
    • Discuss the roles and responsibilities of emergency physicians and nurses and prehospital personnel during a radiation accident affecting a large population