Credits Hours: 1.50

Course Description:
We live in a world under constant threat of terrorism. This course, the third of four parts, provides information to help you identify scenarios and key indicators of an event involving radiological and nuclear incidents. It covers mechanisms of action, clinical signs and symptoms, initial evaluation, triage, and field treatment of victims. It also discusses personal safety, protection, and decontamination options in responding to these events.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this online activity, the participant should be able to:

• Identify scenarios or key indicators of a WMD/terrorism incident involving a radiological or nuclear release.
• Discuss the mechanism of action, clinical signs and symptoms, initial evaluation, triage, and field treatment of victims involved in a radiological or nuclear incident.
• Determine appropriate personal safety and personal protective equipment to be donned while responding to a radiological or nuclear incident.
• Discuss decontamination options and patient transport when responding to patients who have been involved in a radiological or nuclear incident.