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:
- No CME Credit Offered:
- 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