Radiological Emergency Medical Management May 21, 2024 8:50 AM – May 21, 2024 5:10 PM  |  Virtual

Radiological Emergency Medical Management

May 21, 2024 at 8:50am ET
Virtual

The Radiological Emergency Medical Management course is an awareness-level training course addressing the medical and psychological impact of radiation.

Course Objectives:

  • Describe the types of radiation and radiation scenarios
  • Discuss Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS)
  • Describe the emergency care of patients contaminated with radioactive material
  • Describe cutaneous radiation syndrome assessment and care
  • List resources available to address radiation accidents
  • Discuss the roles and responsibilities of emergency physicians and nurses and prehospital personnel during a radiation accident affecting a large population

Continuing Education: Interprofessional continuing education credits are available for this course through the CDC.