Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: DTRA-0006 Version: 2 Organization's ID: DNWS-NR100 Organization: Defense Threat Reduction Agency/Defense Nuclear Weapons School Location: Classroom-based Length: 2 days (16 hours) Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 8/1/2012 - 8/31/2018 8/1/2009 - 7/31/2012 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 The Fields Of Health Physics or Homeland Security Disciplines to Include Fire and Emergency Services, Disaster or Emergency Management Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide first and second responders training on radiological dispersal devices and nuclear weapon science. Course provides confidence building education on contamination control involving radiological hazards. Learning Outcomes: Recognize different types of Nuclear Weapons and Radiological Dispersal Devices Recall accidents and potential terrorist use of radiological weapons Explain protective measures and decontamination/contamination control Discuss basic scientific principles associated with Nuclear Weapons Understand characteristics of radiation detection Explain the medical aspects of exposure to ionizing radiation Discuss roles and responsibilities for event/accident response General Topics: Basic scientific principles Medical effects of ionizing radiation Psychological effects of ionizing radiation Basic Nuclear Weapons and Radiological dispersal Device Information Radiation detection equipment/personal protective equipment Radiation practical exercise Terrorist use of radiological materials Overview of decontamination Overview of federal incident response Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Defense Threat Reduction Agency/Defense Nuclear Weapons School View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content