Responding to Radiation Disasters
Course Description: This course will help you recognize why children are at an increased risk when exposed to radiation. It incorporates overviews for the different stages for classic acute radiation syndromes, how to utilize appropriate laboratory samples and also includes a quick review of medications and dosages. *Last updated 2012. |
Additional Courses: (click links below)
JumpSTART Pediatric MCI Triage Tool
AHRQ - Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness
AAP - Children and Disasters
ATSDR - Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units
CDC - Mass Casualties Predictor
OSHA - Best Practices for Hospital-Based First Receivers
OSHA - Incident Command System eTool
Sign Language for Emergencies
Radiation Emergency Assistance Center and Training Site
EPA - Integrated Risk Information System
Hospital Guidelines for Pediatric Preparedness