Just-in-Time Training

RITNSM has created these educational activities to raise awareness among the transplant community about the potential requirement for their services during emergencies. Along with involving the transplant community in emergency preparedness, RITN also develops resources for the general medical community.

RITN Medical Grand Rounds Training

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 have access to sources  to reference for more detailed treatment instructions. Use our Medical Response to Radiation Exposure: The Role of Hematologists presentation as part of your training.

Just-in-Time Training: Acute Radiation Syndrome Primer for Healthcare Providers

This overview provides basic information for healthcare providers about ionizing radiation, the symptoms of acute radiation syndrome and basic care modalities.


Duration: 16 minutes.

What to Expect: Does the Patient Have ARS?
Clinicians can get answers to questions they may have about treating patients with Acute Radiation Syndrome.

Duration: 9 minutes
Am I Safe Treating ARS Patients?
Learn steps to protect yourself when treating patients with Acute Radiation Syndrome.

Duration: 7 minutes
Before a Radiological Emergency: Preparedness and Response Planning
Learn how to prepare for a radiological emergency before it happens. This video provides suggestions and guidance for steps that you and your team can take in advance so that you are prepared.

Duration: 9 minutes
Decontamination & Care for Radiation Disaster Patients
To increase survivability, follow the timeline from a radiological mass casualty incident site to arrival at a RITN hospital to clearly grasp the decontamination process.

Duration: 4 minutes
Radiological Disaster Response: Why Hematology, Oncology & Cancer Treatment Professionals are Essential
Why would a bone marrow transplant, hematology or oncology specialty facility respond to a mass casualty incident? Learn how these teams are uniquely qualified to help after a radiation disaster by their ability to treat patients with Acute Radiation Syndrome.

Duration: 3 minutes