Radiological Emergency Preparedness

This course combines classroom and practical exercises to gain a better understanding of the principles of radiation, dosimetry, instrumentation and how to respond to a nuclear power plant accident.

This course combines classroom and practical exercises to gain a better understanding of the principles of radiation, dosimetry, instrumentation and how to respond to a nuclear power plant accident.

AWR-0317 - Previous Certificate of Completion

REP Exercise Controller - Previous Certificate of Completion

If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.

If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.

If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.

If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.

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.

If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.

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

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

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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.

The course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Response Framework.

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.

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

PER-0314 FEMA REP Exercise Evaluator Course (REEC)

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.

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.

This online training course covers the basics of radiation, including sources, definitions, exposure vs. contamination, health effects and how to protect yourself from radiation.

This online module explains the 4 emergency classification levels and what happens at each one.

This online module explains the 4 emergency classification levels and what happens at each one.

This course covers the inception of the REP Program with Three Mile Island and discusses some of the requirements and agencies involved.

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.

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.

This course combines classroom and practical exercises to gain a better understanding of the principles of radiation, dosimetry, instrumentation and how to respond to a nuclear power plant accident.

This course combines classroom and practical exercises to gain a better understanding of the principles of radiation, dosimetry, instrumentation and how to respond to a nuclear power plant accident.

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.

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.

This video covers the basics of the Ludlum model 26 probe used for monitoring for the presence of radioactive contamination.

This video explains the use of the DRD (Direct Reading Dosimeter) Charger used to zero the dosimetry.

This video covers the basic set up and use of the portal monitors used in Emergency Worker Decon Centers.

This video covers the use and operation of the Ultraradiac electronic dosimeter

This is a radiological emergency worker briefing video explaining dosimetry, administrative dose limits and potassium iodide.

This is a radiological emergency worker briefing video explaining dosimetry and administrative dose limits for those workers outside the 10 mile Emergency Planning Zone.

A video introduction to the processes of Emergency Worker Decontamination centers

A brief overview of the responsibilities of the Decon Chief.

A brief description of the duties of traffic control personnel at an Emergency Worker Decontamination Facility

A description of the duties for vehicle monitoring personnel at an Emergency Worker Decontamination Facility

Explanation of the procedures for personnel at the vehicle decon station of an Emergency Worker Decontamination facility

A description of the methods and procedures for deconning personnel at an Emergency Worker Decontamination facility

Video showing the personnel decon station at an Emergency Worker Decon center.

This video explains the functions of the Radiological Protection Specialist.

This video shows the registration station at an Emergency Worker Decon Center.

This video explains and demonstrates proper doffing techniques.

This video gives an over of what responders should expect when arriving and going through Emergency Worker Decon.

This video gives an overview of the ambulance and hospital responsibilities during a nuclear power plant event.

This video describes the functions of the ambulance personnel during a nuclear power plant event.

This video explains the responsibilities for the Charge Nurse during a nuclear power plant event.

This video explains the responsibilities for the Physician working in the contaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.

This video explains the responsibilities for the Primary RN working in the contaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.

This video explains the responsibilities for the Secondary RN working in the contaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.

This video explains the responsibilities for the Radiation Safety Personnel working in the contaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.

This video explains the responsibilities for the Radiation Safety Personnel working in the clean area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.

This video explains the responsibilities for the Clinical Recorder working in the ER during a nuclear power plant event.

This video explains the responsibilities for the Safety Coordinator working in the contaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.

This video explains the responsibilities for the Safety Coordinator working in the uncontaminated area of an ER during a nuclear power plant event.

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.

This video shows one method for Hospital staff to don PPE for a nuclear power plant event.

This video shows one method for Hospital staff to don PPE for a nuclear power plant event.

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

AWR-0317 - Previous Certificate of Completion

REP Exercise Controller - Previous Certificate of Completion

If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.

If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.

If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.

If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.

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.

If you have previously taken this course, please upload your certificate of completion.

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

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

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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.

The course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Response Framework.

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.

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

PER-0314 FEMA REP Exercise Evaluator Course (REEC)

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.