I-MED - International Medical Management of Radiation Injuries (I-MED) Course

I-MED
International Medical Management of Radiation Injuries (I-MED) Course

TITLE	*International Medical Management of Radiation Injuries (I-MED) Course*
MODE	Mobile Training Solution via DOE
LOCATION	Mobile Training Team (location changes with each iteration)
DURATION	5 days
CLASSIFICATION	NATO Unclassified, releasable to partners
NATO CERTIFICATION + ETOC CODE	NATO Approved, MED-MS-25678
DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE	Level - 200
AIM	The course is designed to teach participants how to respond to and treat medical emergencies involving radiation exposure(s), best-practices for PPE, risk assessment, public health, contamination avoidance, and how to improve the treatment and care of the injured.
TRAINING AUDIENCE	OR5 till OF6, with background in medical/nuclear or civilian emergency preparedness and response equivalent. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Course Director.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES	LO 1. Prepare, organize, and conduct the treatment and care of radiation injuries and illnesses caused by radiological or nuclear accidents, incidents, or terrorist attacks. LO 2. Protect medical personnel involved in treating radiation injuries using personnel protective equipment and best practices for contamination control / management. LO 3. Diminish the spread of radioactive contamination during patient transport and treatment.
PREREQUISITE	Participants should have a medical and / or an emergency management background and understanding of basic nuclear/radiation medical principles. Lecture classroom(s) and or a medical facility.
METHODOLOGY	Interactive lectures, syndicate activities, practical hands-on training, and various case studies.
LANGUAGE	Language Proficiency: English 2222 IAW, STANAG 6001
ATTENDANCE	Course participants are expected to attend all course activities as the intense program does not allow for absences during the course. Late arrivals or early departures cannot be accepted.
REGISTRATION	Online registration, not later than 4 weeks prior to the course. Minimum number of students for course conduct is 15, with the maximum of 30.
COURSE FEE	None. Participants must pay their own travel arrangements/transports, lodging and food costs.
CANCELLATION	Cancellation of participation can be accepted not later than 3 weeks prior to the course.
POC	1. LTC (ret.) Andrae Brooks, andrae.brooks@nnsa.doe.gov 2. COE MILMED TRB SO1/evaluations, train.eval@coemed.org