RAD (R/N) Incident Commander Training

CBRN Academy Seibersdorf

Course Name

RAD (R/N) Decontamination Training

Course Description

The scope of this course is to familiarize participants with the principles of decontamination in case of radiological incidents, under the safe use of unsealed radioactive emitters.

Course Aims

Participants will:

  • understand the principles of radioactive contamination and decontamination
  • be familiar with open radioactive sources
  • gain confidence in how to safely and efficiently decontaminate equipment, vehicles and personnel
  • understand how to handle radioactive waste
  • be familiar with the use of detection equipment
  • gain confidence in the use of personal protective equipment in a live environment
  • understand and be able to apply safe work practices.

The content of the course is a mix of theory and practical work (Live Agent Training). The basics will be taught in a classroom setting and trained practically, with sealed radioactive sources.

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Location

Seibersdorf Academy, 2444 Seibersdorf, Austria

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Target Audience

  • First responders
  • Military personnel
  • Police
  • Fire fighters
  • IED / EOD action forces
  • Civil defense
  • Security companies
  • First-aid personnel

Group Size

The recommended group size is 8 to 24 persons.


Duration

5 working days (30 training units)


Prerequisites

  • RAD (R/N) Emergency Response Training
     
  • Participants should be:
     
    • medically and physically fit (Employer to provide a medical clearance for the employee to work in personal protective equipment)
    • medical insurance valid in Europe/ Austria
    • able to understand instructions/training delivered in the German or English Language
    • 18 years of age as a minimum
    • female participants must not be pregnant

Type of assessment

Practical and written exam

 


Graduation

Certificate of successful participation


Information and Contact

CBRN Academy Seibersdorf
T: +43 50550 3030
F: +43 50550 3033
academy(at)seibersdorf-laboratories.at