Medical Management and Prehospital Considerations – Cohort 1

Delve into the medical aspects of CBRNE-WMD incidents, from triage and patient management to medical countermeasures and decontamination procedures. This credential emphasizes the roles of pre-hospital and hospital responders in managing CBRNE casualties.

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ABOUT THIS COURSE

This comprehensive course provides medical professionals and emergency responders with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective response to CBRNE-WMD (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive–Weapons of Mass Destruction) incidents. It begins with an overview of threat classifications, mass casualty dynamics, and the critical roles of both pre-hospital and hospital-based interventions. Subsequent modules focus on clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries and illnesses caused by high-yield explosives, radiological and nuclear exposures, chemical agents, and biological threats, emphasizing PPE usage, decontamination procedures, and responder safety. The course also introduces triage systems such as SALT and START and concludes by connecting learners with key federal, state, and local preparedness resources, including the Strategic National Stockpile, Chempack, Medical Reserve Corps, and intelligence coordination centers to enhance integrated CBRNE medical response.

Overview

Modality

online

Format

Pricing

$249.00

Partner

RevU

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for the GW RevU Micro-Credential Program, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Academic and Professional Standing: Applicants must be in good professional standing and have been actively working in their field of study or service for at least two years.
Professional Background: Candidates with relevant experience in fields such as healthcare, public health, emergency management, law enforcement, security, engineering, environmental sciences, elected officials, telecommunications, or any other discipline associated with private sector or governmental roles in CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) threat detection, mitigation, or consequence management are eligible for consideration.
Submission of Documents: Each applicant is required to submit a current resume outlining their professional experience. Additionally, a letter of endorsement from a supervisor or someone in their chain of command is mandatory to verify their qualifications and support their participation in the program.

COURSE SYLLABUS

Module 1: Introduction to CBRNE-WMD Medical Response

Classifications of CBRNE threats
Characteristics of CBRNE-WMD mass casualty incidents
Roles of pre-hospital and hospital intervention in saving lives in CBRNE-WMD incidents
PPE and contamination issues
Responder / Receiver safety in CBRNE attacks
Secondary devices on-scene and at nearby HCFs

Module 2: High-yield Explosive Incidents

Patient assessment (blast injuries) and Hx
S/Sx
Triage and prioritization
Dx
Tx

Module 3: Radiological Agents & Nuclear Incidents

Material and radiation types/exposures, post-blast characteristics
Agent type, characteristics, and pathophysiology
PPE considerations
Contamination transfer and exposure pathway considerations
Patient decon considerations in the field at at HCFs
Decontamination wasted disposal at HCF
Patient assessment and Hx; S/Sx; Triage and Prioritization; Dx, MCM and Tx
Specific preparedness and response resources for pre-hospital and medical personnel

Module 4: Chemical Agents

Agent type, characteristics, and pathophysiology
PPE considerations
Contamination transfer and exposure pathway considerations
Patient decon considerations in the field at at HCFs
Decontamination wasted disposal at HCF
Patient assessment and Hx; S/Sx; Triage and Prioritization; Dx, MCM and Tx
Specific preparedness and response resources for pre-hospital and medical personnel

Module 5-6: Biological Agents, Part I and II

Replicating agent type, characteristics, and pathophysiology
PPE considerations
Contamination transfer/fomites, reaerosolization potential, and communicability considerations
Patient decon and infection prevention considerations in the field at at HCFs
Patient assessment and Hx; S/Sx; Triage and Prioritization; Dx, MCM and Tx
Crim-epi considerations and local contacts
Specific preparedness and response resources for pre-hospital and medical personnel

Module 7: Introduction to SALT Mass Casualty Triage Algorithm & START System

Module 8: Engaging and Leveraging Accessible Resources, Programs, and Organizations