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CIREcourse Education

Certification: Shin's Disaster Medicine Academy & CIREcourse

Introduction:

CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) materials are primarily used for industrial, scientific research, medical, agricultural, and other civilian purposes. These substances typically have minimal impact on public safety and the environment when used properly. However, failures in protection, procedures, and equipment, as well as natural disasters and accidents, can lead to uncontrolled releases of hazardous materials, causing severe consequences.

Significant advancements in knowledge and expertise, along with constant changes in the production, transportation, use, and disposal of hazardous materials, have increased the threats related to unintended/malicious human errors involving chemical and radiological/nuclear hazards.

Incidents such as the Bhopal gas disaster, the Seveso chemical disaster, and the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident clearly demonstrate the reality and severity of these risks. Therefore, it is urgently necessary for governments, industries, and users to take coordinated international actions to reduce the growing risks to human health and the environment posed by the management of such materials.

In this context, future approaches for a global transition to improved risk management, especially in developing and emerging economies, must focus on specific topics. These include governance, capacity building, technical cooperation, knowledge and information, and tackling illegal international trade.

Another risk amplified by global changes is associated with biological pathogens.

The increase in travel, trade, connectivity, high-density living, climate change, and human migration has heightened the risk of naturally occurring disruptive outbreaks. Additionally, modern technology has made it easier to create new threats from microorganisms and viruses (even if unintentionally released) in laboratories and facilities using biological agents.

Given the current global risk scenario, the threat of terrorism using chemical, biological, radiological/nuclear weapons combined with explosives is of great concern. Major terrorist groups are increasingly interested in using CBRNe agents to launch attacks aimed at indiscriminately targeting populations and infrastructure. The impact of CBRNe weapons can be immense, causing loss of life, significant economic loss, and long-term psychological effects on affected individuals and populations. The rapid spread of knowledge worldwide through information and communication technology raises concerns that terrorist organizations will find it increasingly easier to use CBRNe weapons. This issue is further complicated by the increased mobility of people.

CBRNe can also be a cause for concern in the context of terrorist threats. New technologies can enhance the ability of terrorist groups to create sophisticated improvised delivery systems and modified weapons. The advancement of scientific knowledge enables terrorists to use publicly available information and technology to create deadly CBRNe agents and devices. The acquisition of dual-use materials and knowledge can facilitate the procurement and use of CBRNe weapons.

Anti-terrorism medicine is a specialized field focused on preparing, responding to, and managing medical issues arising from terrorist activities. This field encompasses a wide range of activities and areas of knowledge, including:

• Threat assessment and prevention
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Medical management of terrorist incidents
• Public health considerations
• Collaboration and coordination
• Research and education
• Psychological impact and mental health management
• Ethical and legal considerations

General Objectives of the Training Program:The program aims to enhance the efficiency of responding to CBRNe and terrorist incidents and accidents at local and national levels. Additionally, it guides trainees to design tabletop exercises and conduct scenario-based training independently.

Target Groups:Emergency management personnel, emergency medical services, fire departments, government administration, healthcare providers, law enforcement personnel such as police, military, public health workers, public safety communication and public works employees, and students in related fields (doctors, nurses, paramedics, etc.).

Key Course Topics:

• CBRNe risks and new threat scenarios
• CBRN agents
• CBRNe detection
• CBRNe protection
• CBRNe decontamination
• CBRNe incident management
• Terrorism incident management
• Chemical classification and decontamination training
• CBRNe TTX game
• Definition of weapons of mass destruction
• Overview of HSEEP
• TTX on CBRNe topics
• CBRNe-themed TTX game

Course Format and Requirements:

The training is self-directed and conducted online via the Canvas platform. It offers a comprehensive curriculum covering basic to advanced CBRNe topics through online video lectures. Lecture notes for each topic can be downloaded from the Canvas system. Each topic includes knowledge tests and online practical exercises.

Participants who wish to receive a certificate of completion must complete pre- and post-tests, a follow-up test one month after the course, and a comprehensive survey. Certificates will be issued to those who achieve a score of 80 or above on both the post-test and the one-month follow-up test. The course duration is 4 weeks online.

Mandatory Entry requirements 

 Applicants must have completed: 

1) A medical degree, 

or 

2) A bachelor's degree in any field 

along with a minimum of three years of verified relevant work experience in health management, paramedicine, 

nursing, or an equivalent role. 

Course Fee: 500 USD

For those interested, please contact us via email after you fill in the Application link below.

Contact: info@shinsdmacademy.com