EMS-EMT7835 - Special Topics 2 - McGuire, MCI, WMD

Course Description

Course Outline

• Discussion on types of radiological emergencies.
• Discuss signage and placards on vehicle and building that contain radioactive material.
• Discuss alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. Discuss proper PPE for each type of radiation.
• Discuss the concept of time, distance, and shielding. Explain how they are used to protect responders in a radiological emergency.
• Discuss the difference between contamination and exposure.
• Demonstrate the proper decontamination procedures for someone exposed to radiation.
• Discuss the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for radiation poising.
• Discuss the risks and responsibilities of operating on the scene of a hazardous materials incidents.
• Recognize different hazards are approached differently.
• Discuss the risks and responsibilities of operating on the scene of a natural or man-made disaster such as weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and mass casualty incidence (MCI).
• Identify the safety consideration when wearing PPE.
• Discuss the types of PPE used in hazardous material and WMD incidents.
• Discuss and demonstrate the proper procedures for donning and doffing for each type.
• Discuss the medical assessments that should be performed for rehab areas during an MCI and WMD events. Discuss proper documentation of these medical assessments.
• Explain and demonstrate determining operational goals for hazardous material and mass casualty incidents.
• Demonstrate and discuss strategies to determine the proper destination for multiple patients involved in an MCI.
• Fully explain and demonstrate the proper treatment principles related to MCIs, hazardous material incidents.

Learner Outcomes

• Assess and recognize radiological emergencies.
• Be able to distinguish the types of radiation and types of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed for each.
• Differentiate between exposure and and contamination.
• Know how to document your exposure levels to radiation.
• Demonstrate the proper decontamination procedures for someone exposed to radiation.
• Discuss the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for radiation poising.
• Understand the risks and responsibilities of operating on the scene of a hazardous materials incidents.
• Understand the risks and responsibilities of operating on the scene of a natural or man-made disaster such as weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and mass casualty incidence (MCI).
• Explain safety consideration when wearing PPE.
• Know the types of PPE used in hazardous material and WMD incidents.
• Demonstrate the proper procedures for donning and doffing for each type.
• Explain the medical assessments that should be performed for rehab during an MCI and WMD events.
• Fully explain and demonstrate determining operational goals for hazardous material and mass casualty incidents.
• Be able to successfully complete destination determination for multiple patients involved in an MCI.
• Demonstrate the proper treatment principles related to MCIs, hazardous material incidents.

Notes

Method of Instruction: Lecture and Demonstrations

Evaluation: Participation and Quizzes