Medical Preparedness and Response for Bombing Incidents

Description:

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, is pleased to announce this two-day “Medical Preparedness and Response for Bombing Incidents” course presented by Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). 

This course is intended for members of emergency response, as well as other city and county services that become a part of a community response to a bombing incident. This interactive, instructor-facilitated program employs case studies, lessons learned, validated medical data, and potential threats to the communities we serve. Sessions will address planning considerations and concerns specific to medical responders, law enforcement, and emergency planners, with an intended outcome of integrating incidents of an explosive nature to existing plans. This will enhance community preparedness by identifying areas to address when attendees return to their jurisdiction.

Topics to be covered:

• Terrorism Target Identification  
• Types of Terrorism  
• Explosive Characteristics and Behaviors  
• Homemade Explosives
• Pre-attack Indicators 
• Blast Injury Pattern Recognition  
• Explosive Incident Triage Considerations 
• Pre- and Post-Detonation Response 
• Planning and Command Considerations 
• Understanding Local/State/Federal Resources

Who should attend:

This training is intended for sworn law enforcement officers, campus/school security officers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire Services, Communications (Dispatchers), Specialty Teams Members (SWAT, Tactical Medics, Bomb Team, Haz Mat), Hospital Personnel, Medical Professionals, Emergency Management, City, County, State, Federal Stakeholders, Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and Private Industry 

Partial In-Service Credit: 

Partial In-Service Credit (PIC) for Virginia law enforcement officers will be available.

Travel, Lodging, and Meals: 

Participants are responsible for their own transportation, meals, lodging arrangements, and related expenses.

Training Details: 

Check-in will begin at 7:30 am.

Training begins at 8:00 am and concludes at 5:00 pm each day.

Cost: 

There is no cost to attend this training; however, pre-registration is required.  

Registration: 

Pre-registration is required via the TEEX online registration system. 

*Please bring a photo ID on the first day of class.

TO REGISTER, GO TO https://teex.org/class/mgt348/then:

1. Select your class dates and location, and click on the “Register” link on the right. Choose the class location info, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on “Continue”. 
2. New to the site? Create a username and password, or log in if you are a returning student.
3. On the Class Registration overview page, you will see that you have completed 3 steps. Select “Continue". There is no fee to attend; it will show a 0 balance throughout.
4. Review your information, complete required fields, scroll to the bottom, and select “Continue”.
5. You will see a confirmation page with a barcode and your name with the class info below to include the class address, dates, and time. You will also receive an email confirming your registration. There is often a system delay in allowing access to the pre-test after you register, as the system refreshes.  
6. Next steps are required for you to take the PRE-TEST: 

​a. Log in to your TEEX Student Portal Account at https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/?MO=mExtLogin.

b. On Dashboard, click “View Itinerary”.

c. Select “Start” in the pop-up window.

d. Ensure the “TEEX General Release Form” box is checked and select “Pre-Test”.

 If you have any questions or problems accessing the TEEX site, please contact EMS/Public Health Customer Care at (979) 314-1120 or EMPSH@teex.tamu.edu