“(PER-211) Medical Management of CBRNE Events”

Hopefully, you’ll take advantage of this important and free training opportunity being presented by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) in conjunction with Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX).  On November 16-17, 2011, “(PER-211) Medical Management of CBRNE Events” will be held at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC), 5900 Airport Rd., Oriskany, NY.  Please take a moment to review this course information and pass it along to your colleagues. 

Participants completing this program will be able to properly perform patient triage, decontamination, treatment and transportation in the event of exposure to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) weapons. The course consists of facilitated discussions, small group exercises, hands on activities and task orientated practical applications. Course participants will use both state-of-the-art adult and pediatric human patient simulators to promote critical thinking skills while utilizing RAPID-Care concept.

For additional information and to register, please go to: http://www.dhses.ny.gov/oct/units/training-exercises/documents/courses/PER-211_SPTC_11162011.pdf. You must be a U.S. citizen to register for these courses.  The DHSES will make the final course eligibility determination.  Please reply to this email, if you have any questions and/or suggestions about training.  There is space and lodging available for the nights of November 15-17, 2011 for qualified attendees. Please note that you are only eligible for lodging if your residence and official work station are more than 50 miles from the Training Center and you are an Agency First Responder from New York State.  Federal Employees or Private Industry participants are not eligible for lodging. 

For the most current list of training opportunities, periodically check our Training Calendar at http://www.dhses.ny.gov/oct/units/training-exercises/training-calendar.cfm.  In addition, please check out the SPTC Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/nysptc.

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and preparedness of your community and New York State.