E340 - Radiological Emergency Preparedness Planning Course

Course Description:

This course focuses on nuclear power plant off-site emergency preparedness. It addresses federal regulatory policies, development and testing of plans, and public perceptions. This course provides a sound understanding of basic planning assumptions and policy issues.

Selection Criteria:

Local, state, federal, and tribal government and utility personnel involved in off-site nuclear power plant emergency planning (under the provisions of NUREG 0654/FEMA REP-1, Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants). This course is recommended for new federal/state/local/tribal REP planners and federal/state/local/tribal emergency response managers. Utility company off-site planners also may apply.

Prerequisites:

Required:

IS-3	Radiological Emergency Management
IS-235	Emergency Planning - Professional Development Series
IS-301	Radiological Emergency Response
IS-836	Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex

Recommended:

IS-100	Introduction to the Incident Command System
IS-120.a	An Introduction to Exercises
IS-200	Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS-302	Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training
IS-331	Introduction to Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Exercise Evaluation
IS-700	National Incident Management System (NIMS)
IS-800.b	National Response Framework
IS-812	Emergency Support Function (ESF) # 12 Energy
L-146	Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)

ACE Recommendation:

Credit Hours: 2 hours
Level: UD
Curricula: Radiological Sciences, Public Administration

Course Length: 4 days

CEUs: 3.1