This course was developed by the American Red Cross in collaboration with Pearson Performance Solutions. This course is an introduction to recognizing key on-scene indicators of incidents related to and/or requiring bulk distribution operations as well as appropriate self-protective measures. The course also covers security issues unique to bulk distribution in a Weapons of Mass Destruction/ Terrorism incident, including appropriate notifications, activities, and useful tips. Through interactive web-based training, learners will utilize analytical and problem-solving skills in order to provide the best response during a WMD/T incident.

Access NCBRT web-based training at http://www.ncbrt.lsu.edu/elearn

Course Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define the role of bulk distribution operations
• Identify how WMD/T weapons may impact bulk distribution operations
• Compare contamination factors to protection methods for bulk distribution
• Relate safety and security policies/procedures associated with planning and preparing for and responding to a WMD/T incident
• Relate how the scale and intensity of the incident affects mass feeding planning, preparing, and response

Target Audience/Discipline
Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works

Level of training Awareness

Hours 1.25

Format Web-Based Training

DHS Course # AWR-194-W

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course

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Ronald J. Headley
American Red Cross
Elmira, NY

The most useful aspect of the course were the additional perspectives on disaster preparedness/response and reinforcement of associated learning. I also took the ARC Bulk Distribution instructor facilitated class and the online FEMA IS-25 Points of Distribution course. Collectively, the different training venues provide an integrated, multi-platform approach to the topic.