1.5 Public Health CE#23042
June 2, 2026
10am-11:30pm
Course Title
Radiation Emergencies - 101
Course Description
This course will provide participants with an introduction to radiation emergencies and provide knowledge on the following topics:
- Key terms and safety measures
- Types of radiation emergencies
- What to do during a radiation emergency
- Sources of radiation exposure
- Possible health effects of radiation exposure and contamination
- What to expect at a Community Reception Center
- Types of survey equipment
- Planning and training resources
Agenda
- Introduction of key terms and safety measures
- Types of radiation emergencies
- What to do during a radiation emergency
- Sources of radiation exposure
- Possible health effects of radiation exposure and contamination
- What to expect at a Community Reception Center
- Types of survey equipment
- Planning and training resources
Presenter
John Dowd – Middlesex County Office of Health Services
Target Audience
All