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 - What You Need to Know (4 min video) overview HERE

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