Radiological Emergency Planning : Terrorism, Security, and Communication 2017

Radiological Emergency Planning : Terrorism, Security, and Communication is organized by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Executive and Continuing Professional Education (ECPE) and would be held during Jul 31 - Aug 04, 2017 at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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.

Learning Objectives:


• Apply basic principles and fulfill requirements for a comprehensive radiation emergency plan
• Demonstrate compliance with roles and responsibilities that support Department of Homeland Security initiatives
• Deploy a decision-making matrix to assist in state and local reaction planning for radiological emergencies
• Integrate lessons learned about communications into specific emergency response plans
• Understand the need for, and application of, protective action guides in emergency planning
• Medically manage the casualties of radiological incidents without significantly increasing risks to first responders and first receivers.