DATES/LOCATIONS
June 17 & 18, 2008
8 am - 5 pm
UMDNJ Scotch Plains Campus
1776 Raritan Road, Room 330
Scotch Plains, NJ
SPONSORS
This course is sponsored by the UMDNJ Office of Emergency Management
AGENDA
DAY ONE
Myths and Realities: Radiological and Nuclear Hazards
Practical Radiation Physics
Radiation Instruments and Survey Techniques
Case Study - Brazil
Pre-hospital Response to a Radiation Accident
Terrorist Events and Nuclear Devices
DOE Emergency Response Assets
DAY TWO
Radiation Biology
Acute Radiation Injury - Whole Body
Acute Radiation Injury - Localized
Case Study - Peru
Treatment for Internal Contamination
Hospital Management of Radiation Accident Victims
Exercise and Demonstration
Click here to view the full course syllabus (.pdf format.)
FACULTY
This program is presented by the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site-REAC/TS - at the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), an official U.S. Department of Energy institute. REAC/TS is internationally recognized for its unique expertise in the provision of medical training for radiation accident management and preparedness.
CREDIT
Continuing education credits (CME, CE) will be provided for physicians, nurses, physician assistants, paramedics, EMTs, and other allied health professionals.
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is a U.S. Department of Energy Institute focusing on scientific initiatives to research health risks from occupational hazards, assess environmental cleanup, respond to radiation medical emergencies,support national security and emergency preparedness, and education the next generation of scientists.
ORISE is managed by Oak Ridge Associated Universities. The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ORISE takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific, integrity of this ACCME activity. Respective courses are also accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Health Physics. These courses are based on work performed under Contract No. DE-AC05-06OR23100 between the U.S. Department of Energy and Oak Ridge Associated Universities.
QUESTIONS
For additional information about this program, please contact Mary Mickelsen at paczkomj@umdnj.edu or 973-972-5412.
REGISTRATION
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$25 One Day
$45 Both Days |
Members of the New Jersey EMS Task Force:
No registration fee; click here to register.
Members of Volunteer Rescue Squads in New Jersey:
EMT's may qualify for free registration. Complete the EMT Training Fund application located here and mail it along with your completed registration form (see MAIL instructions below.)
All other participants:
ONLINE:
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(with credit card) |
| MAIL: |
Send your completed registration form to:
Mary Mickelsen
Emergency Management
30 Bergen Street, Suite 304
Newark, NJ 07101
Make checks payable to: "UMDNJ Index 104923 Acct 511101" |
Directions
Program Flyer
Printable Registration Form
NJPTC reserves the right to modify
the program contents, faculty, and
program activities. It also reserves
the right to cancel the program if
necessary.
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