Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DTRA-0006
Organization's ID:
DNWS-NR100
Organization:
Defense Threat Reduction Agency/Defense Nuclear Weapons School
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
2 days (16 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
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

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

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials