TRAD6003 - Standardized Awareness Training Program, Introduction to Terrorism. A FEMA course
Course Description
Standardized Awareness Training Program, Introduction to Terrorism. A FEMA Certified Course
The Standardized Awareness Training Program (SAT) is a one-day course that. The course covers the knowledge of essential course material on chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) hazards and materials, prevention and deterrence methods, and the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) to make decisions at the awareness level.
Course Outline
Target Audience
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Materials, Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Safety Professionals, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Health, and Federal, State, Local and Tribal agencies.
Learner Outcomes
Below are some, but not all, of the critical skill sets learned during this training program:
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Identify terms and concepts that are applicable to the prevention and deterrence of terrorist and CBRNE incidents.
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Identify hazardous materials, hazard classes, and response information using the Emergency Response Guidebook, NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical to Hazards and Safety Date Sheets.
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Discuss selected chemical and biological agents, including the physiological signs and symptoms of exposure, potential sources, indicators of an attack, and physical characteristics.
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Understand the concepts that are necessary to respond to Emerging Infectious Diseases.
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Discuss radiation and radiological materials.
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Discuss explosives, including the characteristics and the effects of a detonated explosive device.