EMY 135 - Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation Training

Institution:

Central Georgia Technical College

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Description:

Students will learn the various sources of radiation, its common uses, and types of transportation used to move it. Students will learn the methodology for marking radioactive shipments and their content identification system. Students will practice using the North American Emergency Response Guidebook used internationally for hazardous materials shipping. Students will demonstrate safe practices for securing a radiological accident site; removing victims; gross decontamination on site; and proper clean-up and disposal guidelines.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.centralgatech.edu

Phone Number:

(478) 757-3400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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