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The National Center for Biomedical Research and Training at Louisiana State University offers DHS-certified courses covered under the NCBRT’s Homeland Security National Training Program Cooperative Agreement. As a DHS primary training provider, the NCBRT can offer this vital training at no direct cost to your agency. Please contact us at info@ncbrt.lsu.edu or 1-877-829-8550 to schedule a course through your state administrative agency, or visit www.ncbrt.lsu.edu to learn more about the NCBRT’s training opportunities. Remember, the time to prepare is now!

Mass Sheltering

Effects of Weapons of Mass Destruction on Mass Sheltering

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 mass sheltering services as well as appropriate self-protective measures. The course also covers security issues unique to mass sheltering during 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 mass sheltering operations
Differentiate among National Incident Management System structures and components
Identify how WMD/T weapons may impact mass sheltering
Compare contamination factors to protection methods for sheltering
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 sheltering 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-192-W

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course

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Christopher Tarantino
Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association
Suffield, CT

I just wanted to make sure I let everyone at the NCBRT know what a phenomenal job you are all doing by providing the exceptional learning experience and the commendable service you all have provided throughout my experience with the NCBRT. I look forward to our continued collaboration – thank you again for all you patiently do.