Training Resources for Clinicians

At a glance

Emergency department and other clinicians are the first receivers of patients and casualties after a radiation emergency. CDC has identified a critical need to provide information, guidance, and trainings for clinicians related to planning and responding to the unique aspects of radiation emergencies. This page lists training resources that may be useful for emergency services clinicians.

Patient consulting with their physician

Trainings

Close-up of a grey stethoscope draped over an analog alarm clock

Just-in-Time Training for Hospital Clinicians

Video covers key radiation principles and radiological procedures.
A screenshot from the medical countermeasures training video.

Medical Countermeasures for Radiation Exposure and Contamination

A training that helps understand what medical countermeasures are available for radiation exposure.
Medical evacuation worker walking while holding a stretcher at their side during a mass casualty training

Medical Response to Mass Casualties

Training on medical response to mass casualties after a radiological or nuclear terrorism incident.
Field staff talking to a woman while sitting on a cot. Text says "Psychological First Aid in Radiation Disasters"

Psychological First Aid in Radiation Disasters

Training to increase awareness of mental health consequences of radiological or nuclear incidents.
The text "Radiation Basics Made Simple"

Radiation Basics Made Simple

A training module that introduces participants to the fundamentals of radiation and radioactivity.
Woman being checked for external radiation contamination.

Screening People for External Contamination: How to Use Hand-held Radiation Survey Equipment

Training for individuals assigned to conduct screening for contamination from radioactive materials.
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National Center for Environmental Health