HPHYS 315: Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Response

This course is intended to teach students the national framework for responding to incidents involving radiological and nuclear materials and the role of historical impacts on shaping policy and accident analysis. A description of the National Contingency Plan and how it envelopes the EPA, investigative units, medical management of patients, response and recovery, societal issues, and factors affecting decision making. Course Outcomes: 1. Discuss the key provisions of the National Contingency Plan ILOS 1, 2, & 3. 2. Illustrate state and local agency responsibilities for hazardous substance removal ILOS 1, 2, & 3. 3. Describe the Clean Water Act, Superfund legislation and NCP ILOS 1, 2, & 3. 4. Explain nuclear and radiological incidents and terrorist acts ILOS 1, 2, & 3. 5. Discuss national framework of emergency response with EPA, FEMA, FBI, DOE, DOE, State and Local authorities ILOS 1, 2, & 3. 6. Illustrate the medical management of radiation casualties ILOS 1, 2, & 3. 7. Characterize the psychosocial effects of radiological/nuclear incidents ILOS 1, 2, & 3. 8. Describe the protection action guides (PAGs) and public communication ILOS 1, 2, & 3. 9. Illustrate the late-phase recovery objectives and key societal issues ILOS 1, 2, & 3. 10. Describe the training and qualifications for radiological disaster support ILOS 1, 2, & 3. 11. Demonstrate emergency response planning and use of critical resources ILOS 1, 2, & 3.