Continuing Education
Current and Emerging Post-Fukushima Technologies, and Techniques, and Practices for Wide Area Radiological Survey, Remediation, and Waste Management
This 69-page report summarizes information on technologies to survey and decontaminate wide-area radiological contamination and manage the subsequent radioactive waste. This information was reported by …
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Managing Radon in Schools
This EPA site explains how schools can handle radon, a harmful gas. It describes the importance of testing for radon to keep students and staff …
Radon in Schools
This EPA website explains the dangers of radon, a colorless and odorless gas that can be found in schools. It describes how radon comes from …
The National Radon Action Plan - A Strategy for Saving Lives
The National Radon Action Plan is a strategy to save lives by reducing radon exposure. Radon is a harmful gas that can cause lung cancer. …
EPA Map of Radon Zones
The EPA Map of Radon Zones helps people understand radon levels in different areas across the United States. It describes how radon is a natural …
Chemical Attacks – What You Should Know
The video explains what chemical attacks are and how to stay safe. It describes the dangers of chemicals used in attacks and provides tips on …
Anthrax: Disaster Management Resources
This webpage provides resources for managing anthrax disasters. It describes how to handle situations involving anthrax, a serious infectious disease. The links included offer information …
DisasterCast: Chemical and Biological Incidents
This 7-minute video interviews Dr. Carl Baum. It reviews strategies for addressing times when children are exposed to hazardous agents, including pediatric decontamination.
Key Planning Factors and Considerations for Response to and Recovery from a Chemical Incident Continuing Education
This FEMA course is about planning for chemical incidents. It describes important steps to respond and recover from such events. The focus is on education …
Curriculum Recommendations for Disaster Health Professionals: Disaster Behavioral Health (2nd ed.)
2020
· National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH),
· Uniformed Services University
This document provides guidance for disaster health professionals on how to handle behavioral health issues during emergencies. It describes key skills and knowledge needed to …