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Training course on preparedness and response for nuclear or radiological emergencies
Course: September 15-19, 2008
Motivation & Scope
Main objective of the training course Preparedness and Response for Nuclear or Radiological Emergencies is to provide fundamental knowledge and practical advise for everyone involved in some aspects of emergency planning and response, e.g. health physicists, technical and radiological advisors, staff responsible for the overall emergency organisation and policy, such as civil protection officers and environmental protection officers. The course offers a comprehensive overview to those entering the domain and to other people interested in a general view of nuclear and radiological emergency management in Europe. A basic knowledge of radioprotection is recommended.
The course covers the following major topics: principles of intervention, radiological evaluations, decision-aiding techniques and the different aspects of planning and organisation with respect to off-site emergency response. The European and international dimension of the subject is treated (e.g. Community legislation, ECURIE, EURDEP, EMERCON and ENSEMBLE). Other topics such as health effects, economical consequences and psycho/social aspects are also touched. All accident phases will be treated, with emphasis to urgent protective measures.
A good balance is sought between lectures, demonstrations, workshop and daily discussions. A table-top exercise simulating a nuclear accident requires the students to work out an effective emergency response based on information taught.
The participants are encouraged to discuss the different aspects of nuclear emergency management as applied in their own country during the foreseen discussion fora.
An added value of the course is the interplay between participants from different cultures and backgrounds. Informal activities will be organised to enhance contacts between students and lecturers.
This course has already been organised several times in Mol and abroad and was very well evaluated by the participants. It has been revised in depth and fully integrated in the EURANOS Integrated Project.