6/4-5 8AM-6PM

This course will equip pre-hospital and hospital medical personnel with the skills needed to ensure proper patient triage, treatment, and transportation in the event of exposure to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) or chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) weapons.  Exercises conducted in a WMD scenario will reinforce classroom lectures and interaction.  First responders will use their training to demonstrate proper techniques for assessment, triage, mass decontamination, treatment and stabilization.  In addition, course participants will receive training on the proper techniques for protecting themselves and limiting cross-contamination

For more information contact:  Response to Emergencies and Disasters Institute, 703 726 3700

To enroll:  Please email readi411@gwu.edu with the following information:  course title, course date, name, title, agency, address, phone number and email address.  Please try to register at least 2 weeks prior to start date. Visit the website at www.readi.gwu.edu for more information on this course and others