Radiation Emergency Training for Poison Center and Public Health Professionals

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Poison control center staff play a critical role in communicating information in the rare event of a radiation emergency. This training will serve as an informational and educational resource about radiation exposure and illness for poison control staff like you. The ultimate goal of the training is to prepare poison control staff to react appropriately and share vital information in the event of a radiation emergency.

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What to know

Poison control center staff play a critical role in communicating information in the rare event of a radiation emergency. This training will serve as an informational and educational resource about radiation exposure and illness for poison control staff like you. The ultimate goal of the training is to prepare poison control staff to react appropriately and share vital information in the event of a radiation emergency.

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Training overview

In this training, you will learn about:

  1. Types of radiation
  2. Protective measures
  3. Exposure and contamination
  4. Decontamination and medical countermeasures
  5. Risk communication

After completing all five modules and accompanying quizzes, you will become eligible to receive continuing education recognition.

Continuing education units

To receive continuing education (CE) for WB4236 - Radiation Emergency Training for Poison Center and Public Health Professionals, follow these 9 simple steps before 01/08/2024.

  • Complete the activity.
  • Complete the evaluation.
  • Pass the posttest at 80%.

FEES: No fees are charged for CDC's CE activities.