Training: "Radiological Terrorism: Medical Response to Mass Casualties"
Radiation Information for Clinicians & Hospitals
- Acute Radiation Syndrome
- Prenatal Exposure
- Cutaneous Injury
- Emergency Management Pocket Guide
- Training: "Radiological Terrorism: Medical Response to Mass Casualties"
- Video: Just in Time Training for Hospital Clinicians
- Video Webcast: Medical Response to Nuclear & Radiological Terrorism
- Guidelines for Hospital Response to Mass Casualties from a Radiological Incident
(1.12 MB/98 pages) - 2003 Roundtable on Hospital Communications
(454 KB/25 pages) -
Resources Outside CDC
- Treatment of Radiological Casualties
(334 KB/78 pages) - Emergency Department Management of Radiation Casualties
(812 KB/40 slides) - Management of acute radiation syndrome: recommendations of Strategic National Stockpile Radiation Working Group
The purpose of this interactive self-study training is to provide clinician education on local medical response to mass casualties during the immediate aftermath of a radiological or nuclear terrorism incident. This program has two parts: 1) a series of six 5 to 20 minute lectures on potential radiological and nuclear incidents, emergency response planning, mass decontamination principles, triage, treatment and pharmacotherapy, and 2) a series of six simulated patient case studies designed to provide an opportunity to apply the lecture material. Each of the six studies depicts a hypothetical radiological terrorism incident. Supplemental literature and Web-based training resources are also provided. The program takes approximately 2 hours to complete. The learner can stop and start the program at their convenience.
Target Audience
The program is designed for physicians and nurses working in emergency services in hospital first receiver settings.
Prerequisites
Introductory training in radiological emergency preparedness is recommended as a prerequisite. The CDC Radiation Emergencies website provides sources of introductory information.
CD-ROM Version
Since this training includes video, the CD-ROM version is recommended for those with slower Web connections that may prevent optimal play of the video portions. To order a copy of the CD-ROM version, which is designed for Windows®2000 or XP, send your mailing address to cdcinfo@cdc.gov, indicating the number of copies.
Web-Based Version
Before starting this training, see the computer settings guide to ensure that your computer has the needed software and settings.
Page last modified April 17, 2006