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Above all, the quality and experience of the presenters would be tough to match anywhere. I feel this course may be of great value to anyone even remotely connected to radiological emergency planning.
Radiological emergency planning is used to mitigate the effects of events such as a release at a nuclear power plant, the detonation of an improvised nuclear device, or an explosion involving a radiological dispersal device (dirty bomb). While these types of emergencies are rare, they have the potential for devastating and widespread harm. Minimizing the likelihood of harm to the public requires a thorough and well-designed radiological emergency plan.
Radiological Emergency Planning: Terrorism, Security, and Communication brings together leaders in radiation protection and emergency management to provide you with skills and strategies to effectively plan for radiological emergencies. As a participant, you will learn to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate the effects of 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 for emergencies involving radioactive materials.
This program moves beyond the basics of emergency planning to provide skills and strategies for communicating about radiological emergencies, medically managing casualties of incidents involving radioactive material, and supporting other organizations during these crises. As a participant, you will hear the latest updates from federal and state agencies about:
This program will enhance your capabilities as an emergency planner and allow you to provide more efficient and effective oversight of radiological emergency planning and response efforts.
Participants in this course will be emergency planners and managers from nuclear power plants and local, state, and federal government, brought together by their commitment to protecting public health from radiological emergencies. This program is a unique opportunity to meet with and discuss emergency management from the perspective of all stakeholders involved in radiological emergency planning, response, and management.
Understanding the biological effects of radiation and how to measure exposure to radioactive material are important both for your participation in this course and for responding effectively to radiological emergencies. This half-day refresher course, taking place on Monday, provides participants with the fundamentals of radiation, including:
Please note: A laptop or other portable personal computing device is strongly recommended for course enrollees.
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
FXB Building
651 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617.432.2100
The program takes place at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, located in the heart of the Harvard Longwood Campus in Boston. Public transportation is readily available to the city’s many shopping districts, museums, and restaurants.
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All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation upon completion of the program.
This course is designed for anyone involved in emergency planning, response, or recovery in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors. Health physicists, public safety professionals, and first receivers and responders will also find this program beneficial. Foreign and domestic participants from organizations with the following functions are likely to attend:
