Medical Response to Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism (Web on Demand)

Course No: WD0037

The events of September 11, 2001, proved that terrorists will go to great lengths to cause harm to and disrupt the lives of the American people. The chance that an overt or covert event will occur that involves radioactive materials is an unfortunate reality in the United States. The caves of Afghanistan held plans for the creation of radiological dispersal devices, and opportunities exist for terrorist groups to obtain other nuclear devices. The detonation of such weapons could result in mass casualties, radiation-related illnesses, and contaminated victims. This program provides clinicians with the most current information on the following topics: possible radiological scenarios, basic information on radiation and protection for clinicians, medical management of victims of a radiological incident, and decontamination and treatment of victims.

Participants are encouraged but not required to register and evaluate this program. Registration and evaluation will provide valuable feedback to CDC.

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Program Information

TARGET AUDIENCE: Emergency physicians, hospitalists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and other clinical emergency room personnel