Radiological Emergency Preparedness
The Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) section houses online training courses, videos and the REP Learning Path. These courses are useful to those who live within the 50-mile radius of the two Minnesota nuclear generating plants.
Basics of Radiation - EOCs
Elearning Course
This online training course covers the basics of radiation, including sources, definitions, exposure vs. contamination, health effects and how to protect yourself from radiation.
Course Code:REP EL-2 EOC
Learning Time:45m
Emergency Classification Levels - EOC Staff
Elearning Course
This online module explains the 4 emergency classification levels and what happens at each one.
Course Code:REP EL-3 EOC
Learning Time:45m
Emergency Classification Levels - Responders
Elearning Course
This online module explains the 4 emergency classification levels and what happens at each one.
Course Code:REP EL-3 RESP
Learning Time:40m
History and Overview of the REP Program
Elearning Course
This course covers the inception of the REP Program with Three Mile Island and discusses some of the requirements and agencies involved.
Course Code:REP EL-1
Learning Time:20m
Intermediate Phase 101
Elearning Course
This online training course covers aspects of the intermediate phase of a nuclear power plant accident. Topics include: Restricted Zones, Relocation, Reentry, Return and Food Protections.
Course Code:REP EL-5
Learning Time:40m
Intermediate Phase 201
Elearning Course
This online training course covers aspects of the intermediate phase of a nuclear power plant accident. Topics include: Protective Action Guides (PAGs), Derived Intervention Levels (DILs), FRMAC Intervention Levels (FILs), Derived Response Levels (DRLs) and Federal Assets.
Course Code:REP EL-6
Learning Time:40m
Nuclear Power Plant Basics
Elearning Course
This online module explains the difference between the a pressurized water reactor and a boiling water reactor as well as covering the 3 barriers that prevent a release of radioactive material from a nuclear power plant.
Course Code:REP EL-4
Learning Time:30m
Video - 1 Equipment Ludlum 26
Elearning Course
This video covers the basics of the Ludlum model 26 probe used for monitoring for the presence of radioactive contamination.
Course Code:v.Equip.Ludlum 26
Video - 2 Equipment DRD Charger
Elearning Course
This video explains the use of the DRD (Direct Reading Dosimeter) Charger used to zero the dosimetry.
Course Code:v.Equip.DRDCharger
Video - 3 Equipment Portal Monitor
Elearning Course
This video covers the basic set up and use of the portal monitors used in Emergency Worker Decon Centers.
Course Code:v.Equip.PortalMonitor
Video - 4 Equipment Ultraradiac
Elearning Course
This video covers the use and operation of the Ultraradiac electronic dosimeter
Course Code:v.Equip.Ultraradiac
Video - EW Radiological Briefing
Elearning Course
This is a radiological emergency worker briefing video explaining dosimetry, administrative dose limits and potassium iodide.
Course Code:v.EW.rad.briefing
Video - EW Radiological Briefing - 10 Mile
Elearning Course
This is a radiological emergency worker briefing video explaining dosimetry and administrative dose limits for those workers outside the 10 mile Emergency Planning Zone.
Course Code:v.EW.rad.briefing.10mile
Video - EWD 01 Intro
Elearning Course
A video introduction to the processes of Emergency Worker Decontamination centers
Course Code:v.EWD.intro
Video - EWD 02 Decon Chief
Elearning Course
A brief overview of the responsibilities of the Decon Chief.
Course Code:v.EWD.Decon Chief
Video - EWD 03 Traffic Control
Elearning Course
A brief description of the duties of traffic control personnel at an Emergency Worker Decontamination Facility
Course Code:v.EWD.Traffic Control
Video - EWD 04 Vehicle Monitoring
Elearning Course
A description of the duties for vehicle monitoring personnel at an Emergency Worker Decontamination Facility
Course Code:v.EWD.Vehicle Monitoring
Video - EWD 05 Vehicle Decon
Elearning Course
Explanation of the procedures for personnel at the vehicle decon station of an Emergency Worker Decontamination facility
Course Code:v.EWD.Vehicle Decon
Video - EWD 06 Personnel Monitoring
Elearning Course
A description of the methods and procedures for deconning personnel at an Emergency Worker Decontamination facility
Course Code:v.EWD.Personnel Monitoring
Video - EWD 07 Personnel Decon
Elearning Course
Video showing the personnel decon station at an Emergency Worker Decon center.
Course Code:v.EWD.Personnel Decon
Video - EWD 08 Radiological Protection Specialist
Elearning Course
This video explains the functions of the Radiological Protection Specialist.
Course Code:v.EWD.RPS
Video - EWD 09 Registration
Elearning Course
This video shows the registration station at an Emergency Worker Decon Center.
Course Code:v.EWD.Registration
Video - EWD 10 Doffing
Elearning Course
This video explains and demonstrates proper doffing techniques.
Course Code:v.EWD.Doffing
Video - EWD 11 From Responders View
Elearning Course
This video gives an over of what responders should expect when arriving and going through Emergency Worker Decon.
Course Code:v.EWD.Responder
Learning Time:5m
Video - MS1 01 Intro
Elearning Course
This video gives an overview of the ambulance and hospital responsibilities during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.Intro
Video - MS1 02 Ambulance
Elearning Course
This video describes the functions of the ambulance personnel during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.Ambulance
Video - MS1 03 Charge Nurse
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Charge Nurse during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.Charge Nurse
Video - MS1 04 Doctor
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Physician working in the contaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.Doc
Video - MS1 05 Primary RN Dirty
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Primary RN working in the contaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.PriRNdirt
Video - MS1 06 Secondary RN Dirty
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Secondary RN working in the contaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.SecRNdirt
Video - MS1 07 Radiation Safety Dirty
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Radiation Safety Personnel working in the contaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.RAD Safety Dirt
Video - MS1 08 Radiation Safety Clean
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Radiation Safety Personnel working in the clean area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.RAD Safety Clean
Learning Time:5m
Video - MS1 09 Clinical Recorder
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Clinical Recorder working in the ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.ClinRecorder
Video - MS1 10 Safety Coordinator Dirty
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Safety Coordinator working in the contaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.SafetyCoor Dirty
Video - MS1 11 Safety Coordinator Clean
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Safety Coordinator working in the uncontaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.SafetyCoor Clean
Video - MS1 12 X-Ray
Elearning Course
This video explains how a portable x-ray can be used on a contaminated and injured individual in an ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.xray
Video - MS1 13 Donning PPE
Elearning Course
This video shows one method for Hospital staff to don PPE for a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.donning
Video - MS1 14 Doffing PPE
Elearning Course
This video shows one method for Hospital staff to don PPE for a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.doffing
Video - Traffic and Access Control Points
Elearning Course
This video explains the process of setting up and staffing Traffic and Access Control Points (TACPs) in the event of a General Emergency at a nuclear power plant
Course Code:v.TACP
AWR-0317 FEMA REP Core Concepts Course (RCCC)
Portfolio
AWR-0317 - Previous Certificate of Completion
Activity Code:AWR-0317 - Previous Certificate of Completion
AWR-0327 FEMA REP Exercise Controller (RECC)
Portfolio
REP Exercise Controller - Previous Certificate of Completion
Activity Code:AWR-0327 FEMA REP Exercise Controller (RECC) - Previous Certificate of Completion
Basics of Radiation - EOCs
Portfolio
If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.
Activity Code:EL REP RAD EOC - Previous Certificate of Completion
Basics of Radiation - Responders
Portfolio
If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.
Activity Code:EL REP RAD EOC RESP - Previous Certificate of Completion
Emergency Classification Levels - EOC Staff
Portfolio
If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.
Activity Code:EREP ECL EOC - Previous Certificate of Completion
Emergency Classification Levels - Responders
Portfolio
If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.
Activity Code:EREP ECL RESP - Previous Certificate of Completion
ICS-0300 - Previous Certificate of Completion
Portfolio
If you took the ICS-300 course at another location, upload your certificate here to verify completion. If you need to enroll in the HSEM offering, enroll in the Classroom training course instead. ICS-300 provides training and resources for personnel who require advanced knowledge and application of the ICS. This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.
Activity Code:ICS-0300
Learning Time:18h
Intermediate Phase 101
Portfolio
If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.
Activity Code:EL REP Inter 101 - Previous Certificate of Completion
IS-0001 Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position
Portfolio
The goal of this course is to acquaint new personnel with the position of emergency manager, including history and underlying principles of emergency management, key areas of emphasis, the emergency manager''s roles and responsibilities, and tips for getting started. http://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx
Activity Code: IS-0001
Learning Time:6h
IS-0003 Radiological Emergency Management
Portfolio
This independent study course contains information on a variety of radiological topics, including: Fundamental principles of radiation, Nuclear threat and protective measures, Nuclear power plants, Radiological transportation accidents and Other radiological hazards
Activity Code:IS-0003
Learning Time:10h
IS-0011 Animals in Disasters: Community Planning
Portfolio
The objectives of this course are to learn how to develop a community plan for managing animals in an emergency, identify hazards and threats most likely to affect your community and ways to minimize their impact on animals, indicate how communities use the Incident Command System (ICS) to respond effectively to an incident involving animals, describe resources available to help communities recover from a disaster, and develop community support for a disaster preparedness plan involving animals.
Activity Code:IS-0011
Learning Time:4h
30m
IS-0111 - Livestock in Disasters
Portfolio
The objectives of this course are to learn and understand issues that arise when disasters affect livestock, determine a farm''s susceptibility to hazards, and identify actions to reduce economic losses and human and animal suffering in disasters.
Activity Code:IS-0111
Learning Time:3h
30m
IS-0230 Fundamentals of Emergency Management
Portfolio
The goal of this course is to introduce you to the fundamentals of emergency management. This course presents emergency management as an integrated system with resources and capabilities networked together to address all hazards. This is the first course in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute’s independent study Professional Development Series. While there are no prerequisites for this course, it is recommended that persons taking this course also take IS-700.a (National Incident Management System, an Introduction) and IS-800.b (National Response Framework, an Introduction).
Activity Code:IS-0230
Learning Time:6h
IS-0235 Emergency Planning
Portfolio
This course is designed for emergency management personnel who are involved in developing an effective emergency planning system. This course offers training in the fundamentals of the emergency planning process, including the rationale behind planning. It will develop your capability for effective participation in the all-hazard emergency operations planning process to save lives and protect property threatened by disaster.
http://www.training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx
Activity Code:IS-0235
Learning Time:10h
IS-0247 Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)
Portfolio
This course provides basic information on the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). The goal of this course is to provide authorized public safety officials with: increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings; skills to draft more appropriate, effective, and accessible warning messages; and best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities.
http://www.training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx
Activity Code:IS-0247
Learning Time:2h
IS-0331 Introduction to REP Exercise Evaluation
Portfolio
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and terminology of the offsite emergency preparedness program for commercial nuclear power plants. It provides an introduction to the program''s exercise evaluation regulations, philosophy, and methodology.
Activity Code:IS-0331
Learning Time:10h
IS-0800 National Response Framework, An Introduction
Portfolio
The course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Response Framework.
Activity Code:IS-0800
Learning Time:3h
IS-0830 Introduction to NRF Incident Annexes
Portfolio
The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe.
Activity Code:IS-0830
Learning Time:1h
IS-0836 Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex
Portfolio
As part of the NRF, the Incident Annexes describe the concept of operations to address specific contingency or hazard situations or an element of an incident requiring specialized application of the NRF. This course provides an introduction to the Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex (NRIA) to the NRF
Activity Code:IS-0836
Learning Time:1h
PER-0314 FEMA REP Exercise Evaluator Course (REEC)
Portfolio
PER-0314 FEMA REP Exercise Evaluator Course (REEC)
Activity Code:PER-0314 FEMA REP Exercise Evaluator Course (REEC) - Previous Certificate of Completion
PER-904 RERO (Previous Certificate of Completion)
Portfolio
Radiological Emergency Response Operations is a five-day course offering lectures, hands-on training, and team exercises. The lectures include operational-level radiological concepts using guidance and information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Use of the hands-on training will provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform in a radiological emergency response operation regardless of the type of event. The Radiological Emergency Response Operations course culminates on the fifth day with a final exercise involving the emergency response operations skills and training learned during the course.
Activity Code:PER-904
Learning Time:40h
REP Learning Path
Learning Path

The Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) learning path includes courses that provide students with a thorough understanding of the impact of a radiological threat/hazard within a 50-mile radius of the two Minnesota nuclear generating plants.
Course Code:LP REP
Learning Time:199h
55m
Basics of Radiation - EOCs
Elearning Course
This online training course covers the basics of radiation, including sources, definitions, exposure vs. contamination, health effects and how to protect yourself from radiation.
Course Code:REP EL-2 EOC
Learning Time:45m
Emergency Classification Levels - EOC Staff
Elearning Course
This online module explains the 4 emergency classification levels and what happens at each one.
Course Code:REP EL-3 EOC
Learning Time:45m
Emergency Classification Levels - Responders
Elearning Course
This online module explains the 4 emergency classification levels and what happens at each one.
Course Code:REP EL-3 RESP
Learning Time:40m
History and Overview of the REP Program
Elearning Course
This course covers the inception of the REP Program with Three Mile Island and discusses some of the requirements and agencies involved.
Course Code:REP EL-1
Learning Time:20m
Intermediate Phase 101
Elearning Course
This online training course covers aspects of the intermediate phase of a nuclear power plant accident. Topics include: Restricted Zones, Relocation, Reentry, Return and Food Protections.
Course Code:REP EL-5
Learning Time:40m
Intermediate Phase 201
Elearning Course
This online training course covers aspects of the intermediate phase of a nuclear power plant accident. Topics include: Protective Action Guides (PAGs), Derived Intervention Levels (DILs), FRMAC Intervention Levels (FILs), Derived Response Levels (DRLs) and Federal Assets.
Course Code:REP EL-6
Learning Time:40m
Nuclear Power Plant Basics
Elearning Course
This online module explains the difference between the a pressurized water reactor and a boiling water reactor as well as covering the 3 barriers that prevent a release of radioactive material from a nuclear power plant.
Course Code:REP EL-4
Learning Time:30m
REP Learning Path
Learning Path

The Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) learning path includes courses that provide students with a thorough understanding of the impact of a radiological threat/hazard within a 50-mile radius of the two Minnesota nuclear generating plants.
Course Code:LP REP
Learning Time:199h
55m
Video - 1 Equipment Ludlum 26
Elearning Course
This video covers the basics of the Ludlum model 26 probe used for monitoring for the presence of radioactive contamination.
Course Code:v.Equip.Ludlum 26
Video - 2 Equipment DRD Charger
Elearning Course
This video explains the use of the DRD (Direct Reading Dosimeter) Charger used to zero the dosimetry.
Course Code:v.Equip.DRDCharger
Video - 3 Equipment Portal Monitor
Elearning Course
This video covers the basic set up and use of the portal monitors used in Emergency Worker Decon Centers.
Course Code:v.Equip.PortalMonitor
Video - 4 Equipment Ultraradiac
Elearning Course
This video covers the use and operation of the Ultraradiac electronic dosimeter
Course Code:v.Equip.Ultraradiac
Video - EW Radiological Briefing
Elearning Course
This is a radiological emergency worker briefing video explaining dosimetry, administrative dose limits and potassium iodide.
Course Code:v.EW.rad.briefing
Video - EW Radiological Briefing - 10 Mile
Elearning Course
This is a radiological emergency worker briefing video explaining dosimetry and administrative dose limits for those workers outside the 10 mile Emergency Planning Zone.
Course Code:v.EW.rad.briefing.10mile
Video - EWD 01 Intro
Elearning Course
A video introduction to the processes of Emergency Worker Decontamination centers
Course Code:v.EWD.intro
Video - EWD 02 Decon Chief
Elearning Course
A brief overview of the responsibilities of the Decon Chief.
Course Code:v.EWD.Decon Chief
Video - EWD 03 Traffic Control
Elearning Course
A brief description of the duties of traffic control personnel at an Emergency Worker Decontamination Facility
Course Code:v.EWD.Traffic Control
Video - EWD 04 Vehicle Monitoring
Elearning Course
A description of the duties for vehicle monitoring personnel at an Emergency Worker Decontamination Facility
Course Code:v.EWD.Vehicle Monitoring
Video - EWD 05 Vehicle Decon
Elearning Course
Explanation of the procedures for personnel at the vehicle decon station of an Emergency Worker Decontamination facility
Course Code:v.EWD.Vehicle Decon
Video - EWD 06 Personnel Monitoring
Elearning Course
A description of the methods and procedures for deconning personnel at an Emergency Worker Decontamination facility
Course Code:v.EWD.Personnel Monitoring
Video - EWD 07 Personnel Decon
Elearning Course
Video showing the personnel decon station at an Emergency Worker Decon center.
Course Code:v.EWD.Personnel Decon
Video - EWD 08 Radiological Protection Specialist
Elearning Course
This video explains the functions of the Radiological Protection Specialist.
Course Code:v.EWD.RPS
Video - EWD 09 Registration
Elearning Course
This video shows the registration station at an Emergency Worker Decon Center.
Course Code:v.EWD.Registration
Video - EWD 10 Doffing
Elearning Course
This video explains and demonstrates proper doffing techniques.
Course Code:v.EWD.Doffing
Video - EWD 11 From Responders View
Elearning Course
This video gives an over of what responders should expect when arriving and going through Emergency Worker Decon.
Course Code:v.EWD.Responder
Learning Time:5m
Video - MS1 01 Intro
Elearning Course
This video gives an overview of the ambulance and hospital responsibilities during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.Intro
Video - MS1 02 Ambulance
Elearning Course
This video describes the functions of the ambulance personnel during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.Ambulance
Video - MS1 03 Charge Nurse
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Charge Nurse during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.Charge Nurse
Video - MS1 04 Doctor
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Physician working in the contaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.Doc
Video - MS1 05 Primary RN Dirty
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Primary RN working in the contaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.PriRNdirt
Video - MS1 06 Secondary RN Dirty
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Secondary RN working in the contaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.SecRNdirt
Video - MS1 07 Radiation Safety Dirty
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Radiation Safety Personnel working in the contaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.RAD Safety Dirt
Video - MS1 08 Radiation Safety Clean
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Radiation Safety Personnel working in the clean area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.RAD Safety Clean
Learning Time:5m
Video - MS1 09 Clinical Recorder
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Clinical Recorder working in the ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.ClinRecorder
Video - MS1 10 Safety Coordinator Dirty
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Safety Coordinator working in the contaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.SafetyCoor Dirty
Video - MS1 11 Safety Coordinator Clean
Elearning Course
This video explains the responsibilities for the Safety Coordinator working in the uncontaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.SafetyCoor Clean
Video - MS1 12 X-Ray
Elearning Course
This video explains how a portable x-ray can be used on a contaminated and injured individual in an ER during a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.xray
Video - MS1 13 Donning PPE
Elearning Course
This video shows one method for Hospital staff to don PPE for a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.donning
Video - MS1 14 Doffing PPE
Elearning Course
This video shows one method for Hospital staff to don PPE for a nuclear power plant event.
Course Code:v.MS1.doffing
Video - Traffic and Access Control Points
Elearning Course
This video explains the process of setting up and staffing Traffic and Access Control Points (TACPs) in the event of a General Emergency at a nuclear power plant
Course Code:v.TACP
AWR-0317 FEMA REP Core Concepts Course (RCCC)
Portfolio
AWR-0317 - Previous Certificate of Completion
Activity Code:AWR-0317 - Previous Certificate of Completion
AWR-0327 FEMA REP Exercise Controller (RECC)
Portfolio
REP Exercise Controller - Previous Certificate of Completion
Activity Code:AWR-0327 FEMA REP Exercise Controller (RECC) - Previous Certificate of Completion
Basics of Radiation - EOCs
Portfolio
If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.
Activity Code:EL REP RAD EOC - Previous Certificate of Completion
Basics of Radiation - Responders
Portfolio
If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.
Activity Code:EL REP RAD EOC RESP - Previous Certificate of Completion
Emergency Classification Levels - EOC Staff
Portfolio
If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.
Activity Code:EREP ECL EOC - Previous Certificate of Completion
Emergency Classification Levels - Responders
Portfolio
If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.
Activity Code:EREP ECL RESP - Previous Certificate of Completion
ICS-0300 - Previous Certificate of Completion
Portfolio
If you took the ICS-300 course at another location, upload your certificate here to verify completion. If you need to enroll in the HSEM offering, enroll in the Classroom training course instead. ICS-300 provides training and resources for personnel who require advanced knowledge and application of the ICS. This course expands upon information covered in the ICS-100 and ICS-200 courses.
Activity Code:ICS-0300
Learning Time:18h
Intermediate Phase 101
Portfolio
If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.
Activity Code:EL REP Inter 101 - Previous Certificate of Completion
IS-0001 Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position
Portfolio
The goal of this course is to acquaint new personnel with the position of emergency manager, including history and underlying principles of emergency management, key areas of emphasis, the emergency manager''s roles and responsibilities, and tips for getting started. http://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx
Activity Code: IS-0001
Learning Time:6h
IS-0003 Radiological Emergency Management
Portfolio
This independent study course contains information on a variety of radiological topics, including: Fundamental principles of radiation, Nuclear threat and protective measures, Nuclear power plants, Radiological transportation accidents and Other radiological hazards
Activity Code:IS-0003
Learning Time:10h
IS-0011 Animals in Disasters: Community Planning
Portfolio
The objectives of this course are to learn how to develop a community plan for managing animals in an emergency, identify hazards and threats most likely to affect your community and ways to minimize their impact on animals, indicate how communities use the Incident Command System (ICS) to respond effectively to an incident involving animals, describe resources available to help communities recover from a disaster, and develop community support for a disaster preparedness plan involving animals.
Activity Code:IS-0011
Learning Time:4h
30m
IS-0111 - Livestock in Disasters
Portfolio
The objectives of this course are to learn and understand issues that arise when disasters affect livestock, determine a farm''s susceptibility to hazards, and identify actions to reduce economic losses and human and animal suffering in disasters.
Activity Code:IS-0111
Learning Time:3h
30m
IS-0230 Fundamentals of Emergency Management
Portfolio
The goal of this course is to introduce you to the fundamentals of emergency management. This course presents emergency management as an integrated system with resources and capabilities networked together to address all hazards. This is the first course in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute’s independent study Professional Development Series. While there are no prerequisites for this course, it is recommended that persons taking this course also take IS-700.a (National Incident Management System, an Introduction) and IS-800.b (National Response Framework, an Introduction).
Activity Code:IS-0230
Learning Time:6h
IS-0235 Emergency Planning
Portfolio
This course is designed for emergency management personnel who are involved in developing an effective emergency planning system. This course offers training in the fundamentals of the emergency planning process, including the rationale behind planning. It will develop your capability for effective participation in the all-hazard emergency operations planning process to save lives and protect property threatened by disaster.
http://www.training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx
Activity Code:IS-0235
Learning Time:10h
IS-0247 Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)
Portfolio
This course provides basic information on the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). The goal of this course is to provide authorized public safety officials with: increased awareness of the benefits of using IPAWS for effective public warnings; skills to draft more appropriate, effective, and accessible warning messages; and best practices in the effective use of Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to reach all members of their communities.
http://www.training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx
Activity Code:IS-0247
Learning Time:2h
IS-0331 Introduction to REP Exercise Evaluation
Portfolio
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts and terminology of the offsite emergency preparedness program for commercial nuclear power plants. It provides an introduction to the program''s exercise evaluation regulations, philosophy, and methodology.
Activity Code:IS-0331
Learning Time:10h
IS-0800 National Response Framework, An Introduction
Portfolio
The course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Response Framework.
Activity Code:IS-0800
Learning Time:3h
IS-0830 Introduction to NRF Incident Annexes
Portfolio
The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe.
Activity Code:IS-0830
Learning Time:1h
IS-0836 Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex
Portfolio
As part of the NRF, the Incident Annexes describe the concept of operations to address specific contingency or hazard situations or an element of an incident requiring specialized application of the NRF. This course provides an introduction to the Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex (NRIA) to the NRF
Activity Code:IS-0836
Learning Time:1h
PER-0314 FEMA REP Exercise Evaluator Course (REEC)
Portfolio
PER-0314 FEMA REP Exercise Evaluator Course (REEC)
Activity Code:PER-0314 FEMA REP Exercise Evaluator Course (REEC) - Previous Certificate of Completion
PER-904 RERO (Previous Certificate of Completion)
Portfolio
Radiological Emergency Response Operations is a five-day course offering lectures, hands-on training, and team exercises. The lectures include operational-level radiological concepts using guidance and information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Use of the hands-on training will provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform in a radiological emergency response operation regardless of the type of event. The Radiological Emergency Response Operations course culminates on the fifth day with a final exercise involving the emergency response operations skills and training learned during the course.
Activity Code:PER-904
Learning Time:40h