TRACK TWO inclues the following options:

AWARENESS OPTION
Modules 1 - 6 (4 hours)
Individuals who will initiate emergency response actions by notifying the proper authorities, but will take no further action should attend this training. this course provides radiological information for persons trained at the First Responder Awareness level. Information covered in this option includes a general overview of ionizing radiation; how ionizing radiation affects the body; how to identify radioactive material in transportation; and the initial response actions to be used at the scene of an incident involving radioactive material.

OPERATIONS LEVEL OPTION
Modules 1 - 12 (8 hours)
Individuals who need to be prepared to take necessary defensive actions to protect people, property, and the environment at a radioactive material incident scene should attend this training. This option provides radiological information for persons trained at the First Responder Operations level. Information covered in this course includes the types of packages used to transport radioactive material; how to handle potentially contaminated patients; and contamination reduction methods. Completion of this option meets the requirement of Waste Acceptance Criteria for Waste Isolation Pilot Plan (WIPP) emergency responses.

TECHNICIAN LEVEL OPTION
Modules 1 - 21 (16 hours)
Advanced level responders from Hazardous Materials Response Teams and individuals who are responsible for radiological assessments, including radiation measurements, contamination contro,l and offensive measures should attend this training. This option provides radiological information for persons trained at the Hazardous Materials Technician and Specialist level. Information covered in this course includes the four basic types of ionizing radiation and radilogical terminology; use of radiological survey instrumentation; radiation levels and associated information contained on radiation warning labels; contaminations and exposure control and reduction techniques; decontamination methods. This option also includes a hands-on practical exercise using radiological instrumentation. NOTE:Annual refresher training is required for persons trained at this level.

RADIOLOGICAL SURVEY INSTRUMENT OPERATIONS OPTION
Instrument Operations and Practical Exercise (4 hours)
Hazardous Material Technician level responders will review procedures and operations of radiological survey instruments. Participants will also complete hands-on practical exercises to demonstrate knowledge in survey techniques, patient handling, contamination control practices, and shipping package assessment.

HOSPITAL EMERGENCY STAFF PERSONNEL OPTION
Hospital Course ( 4 hours)
Hospital emergency department personnel who may be required to provide care to patients involved in a radioactive material incident should attend this training. This course is designed to prepare personnel to analyze radiological situations; assess patient conditions and problems; initiate patient care and decontamination; take necessary steps to ensure medical provider safety; and identify appropriate resources for the continuation of care and decontamination.

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