WMD Emergency Medical Services

Please visitour booth at these upcoming conferences: 

• FRI - August 12-17, 2013

Since it's inception in 1998, the TEEX WMD/EMS program has educated responders throughout the United States and their Territories. From 1999 through 2007 the program has educated over 13,000 students in the management of injuries and illnesses which result from terrorist events and other disasters.

Quotes

"This class was the most relevant WMD class that I have attended..."
Paramedic, Onslow County EMS, Jackson, NC

"This class was a great experience and reached many levels of training and discussion."
Patrolman, Newton Police Department, Newton, MA

PER211 Medical Management of CBRNE Events

Medical Management of CBRNE Events PER 211 course program utilizes state-of-the-art Human Patient Simulators to allow students to treat simulated patients of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive disaster. Students are facilitated by a team of Instructors who are all subject matter experts in the area of disaster patient management and terrorist events. This course offers students a unique and unforgettable training experience.

This course will equip first responders and first receivers with the skills needed to ensure proper patient triage, treatment, and transportation in the event of exposure to a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) weapons. Exercises conducted in a CBRNE scenario will reinforce classroom lectures and interaction. Participants will use their training to demonstrate proper techniques for assessment, triage, mass decontamination considerations, treatment and stabilization. In addition, course participants will receive training on the proper techniques for protecting themselves and limiting cross-contamination.

PER211 General Information

• How to Host a Course
• Course Description
• Promotional Video
• FAQ
• Continuing Education Credits (CEU)
  • ENA (Clinical) 15 hours
  • AAFP 15 hours

MGT348 / PER233 Medical Preparedness and Response to Bombing Incidents

This course addresses medical preparedness for and response to blast effects through a combination of lectures, small group activities and tabletop participant exercises. Participants completing this course will gain an enhanced understanding and awareness of issues and considerations relating to a bombing incident.

Content areas include identification of targets, explosives characteristics, pre-attack indicators, pre- and post-detonation response, bombing injuries, security, and resource management.

This course represents a cooperative effort between the Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC) and the National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center (NERRTC), which is operated by the Texas Engineering Extension Service, a member of The Texas A&M University System.

MPRBI General Information

• Course Description
• Logistical Requirements
• How to Host a Course
• Course Logistics Request Form
• Brochure
• FAQ
• CE Credits

Online Courses

• AWR 111-W  Basic EMS Concepts for WMD Incidents
• AWR 160-W  Terrorism Awareness for Emergency First Responders

More WMD Program Information

• Per 211 Course Schedule and Locations
• MGT 348 Course Schedule and Locations
• WMD Online Course Registration
• Safety Manual
• DHS/FEMA-Funded Courses