Radiological Emergency Management
“Every emergency planner, nuclear public affairs officer, or anyone involved in nuclear, non nuclear, or terrorism mitigation should attend this course. It offers an abundance of information that can assist in management of radiological and non radiological events and crisis communication.” —Hank Ramsey, Radiation Safety Officer, U.S. Navy
Upcoming Program Information
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Radiological Emergency Management
This program brings together industry experts, government professionals, and renowned academic faculty in radiation protection and emergency management to provide you with skills and strategies to effectively plan for and respond to radiological emergencies at the federal, state, local, or individual facility level.
Program Fees
- Standard Price $3,300.00
Program Overview
Protecting the public from harm during a radiological event requires a thorough and well-designed radiological emergency management program.
Radiological Emergency Management brings together industry experts, government professionals, and renowned academic faculty in radiation protection and emergency management to provide you with skills and strategies to effectively plan for and respond to radiological emergencies at the federal, state, local, or individual facility level. This program is unique in bringing together stakeholders from across agencies, functions, and backgrounds for an intensive look at effective planning, response, and recovery from emergencies involving radioactive materials.
After sessions on radiation fundamentals and regulatory requirements, this program will provide skills and strategies for communicating about radiological emergencies, medically managing casualties of incidents involving radioactive material, managing terrorism actions, and supporting other organizations during these crises. Several interactive class activities and case studies provide additional learning and hands-on experience. Participants will also tour MIT’s Nuclear Reactor Laboratory, a 6 MW research reactor situated in the heart of Cambridge, MA, and to see how principles of radiological emergency planning are put to practical use in an urban university.
This dynamic course offers an effective combination of lectures, case studies, and class participation activities conducted by knowledgeable and experienced instructors who are leaders in their fields. This program will enhance your capabilities and allow you to provide more efficient and effective oversight of radiological emergency management and response efforts.
Objectives & Highlights
- Review and understand basic radiological principles, applications, and effects
- Receive guidance, strategies, and updates from applicable radiological emergency planning and response government agencies
- Understand the need for, and application of, protective action guides in emergency planning and response
- Learn how local, state, and federal agencies can assist in radiological planning and response
- Understand radiological emergency planning as it applies to current nuclear power plants, future nuclear power plants, radiological medical emergencies, and radiological terrorism events
- Learn how the news and social media will report on your radiological emergency and how to prepare and successfully respond to that intense visibility
- Actively participate in two radiological event simulations covering techniques used for a technical response and for news and social media response
- Apply the knowledge learned to comprehensively review and upgrade your current radiological emergency planning
Participants in this course will include radiological, regulatory, and other professionals brought together by their commitment to protecting public health. This program is a unique opportunity to meet with and discuss radiological emergency management from the perspective of the many stakeholders involved in radiological emergency planning, response, and recovery. Participants will have many networking opportunities to interact with the lecturers and with their peers. Both novice and experienced personnel will benefit greatly from this program.