Training Materials

RITN Web Based Training (NOTE: These modules are viewed best on a PC using Google Chrome or Windows Internet Explorer. Viewing on handheld devices is not currently supported.)
- Basic Radiation Training HERE
- Introduction to RITN HERE
- RITN Concept of Operations HERE
- Non-Medical Personnel Radiation Awareness HERE
  - Facilitator led Non-Medical Personnel Radiation Awareness (PPTX)
- Radiation Safety Communication HERE
- Initial Care of Patients with Suspected ARS HERE
- GETS card HERE
- Satellite Telephone HERE
RITN YouTube Channel - Training and Exercise Videos (HERE)
- RITN - What You Need to Know overview (4 minutes)
- Acute Radiation Syndrome Just In Time training video (16 min) developed in collaboration with Emory University, Emory University Hospital and Winship Cancer Center

RITN Medical Grandrounds Training: 'Medical Response to Radiation Exposure: the Role of Hematologists' presentation (PPTX)
- Description: In the event of a disaster that results in hematologic toxicity, physicians will need to understand the basics of Acute Radiation Syndrome treatment, as well as sources to reference for more detailed treatment instructions.
- Learning Objectives:
  - Describe the role of the Radiation Injury Treatment Network
  - Describe three possible radiological event scenarios
  - Explain the response flow for victims planned by the federal government
  - Describe basic radiation biology
  - Identify the four Acute Radiation Syndromes subsyndromes
  - Explain five symptoms of Acute Radiation Syndrome
  - Describe two methods of bio-dosimetry
  - Describe basic treatment guidelines for hematologic syndrome
  - Name three available resources for more information

Advanced Radiation Medical Emergency Training Course (REAC/TS) RITN-sponsored Training
- This course takes place at different host RITN centers every year.
- Staff that should consider attending in the future include MDs, RNs, Coordinators or other appropriate staff.
- Information on registration is sent to RITN centers via email and posted on our homepage
CDC Training:

CME Credit Training:
- Radiation Basics Made Simple: http://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/radbasics.asp
No CME Credit Offered:
- Radiological Terrorism: Medical Response to Mass Casualties: http://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/masscasualties/training.asp
- Radiological Terrorism: Just in Time Training for Hospital Clinicians: http://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/justintime.asp
- The Role of Public Health in a Nuclear or Radiological Terrorist Incident:
  http://www.deqtech.com/Resources/PDF/
  NuclearRadiologicalTerrorist.pdf

FEMA Emergency Management Institute Courses (Click HERE for link to courses):
- IS-3 Radiological Emergency Management
- IS-301 Radiological Emergency Response
- IS-302 Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training
- IS-331 Introducution to Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Exercise Evaluation
- IS-346 An Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel (Chapter 5 is about Radiological Materials)
- IS-808 Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8 - Public Health and Medical Services
- IS-836 Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex to the National Response Framework interactive web-based course