WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness 

Train-The-Trainer AWR-141

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Train The Trainer AWR 141

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This awareness-level weapons of mass destruction (WMD) course is delivered throughout the nation to 

jurisdictions approved by Federal Emergency Management Agency/National Preparedness Directorate 

(FEMA/NPD) and their Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk.

Course Description:

This course is designed to prepare trainers to deliver a six-hour WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness 

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S This course is designed to prepare trainers to deliver a six hour WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness 

Course (AWR-140) for first responders and other personnel who are likely to be the first to arrive on 

the scene of a radiological/nuclear incident. The AWR-140 course focuses on the basics of radiation, 

radiation exposure, health effects, hazard identification, and proper notification procedures. Using a 

prepared lesson plan, each attendee will learn the how to deliver the AWR-140 course using platform 

presentation and classroom discussion. 

Prerequisites:

Operati

Target Audience:

All persons responsible for the training of:

◊ Law Enforcement

◊ Emergency Medical Services

Attendees must be instructor-qualified (National Fire Protection Association or equivalent).

Course Length: 9 hours

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◊ Emergency Medical Services

◊ Emergency Management Agency

◊ Fire Service

◊ Hazardous Materials (HazMat) 

◊ Public Works

◊ Governmental Administrative

◊ Public Safety Communications

◊ Health Care

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◊ Public Health

◊ Other skilled support personnel that 

provide immediate support services 

during prevention, response, and 

recovery operations An experienced instructor explains notification procedures

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Possible effects of an Improvised Nuclear Device
Certificate:

A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course, acknowledging 0.9 continuing 

education units (CEUs) through the Un education units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada iversity of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) A letter verifying CEUs , Las Vegas (UNLV). A letter verifying CEUs 

can be provided upon request by contacting the Counter Terrorism Operations Support (CTOS) 

registration desk.

Eligibility:

Jurisdictions select their course participants.

C D li ourse Delivery:

Classroom training is delivered at the attendees’ designated location.

Cost:

All training and course materials are provided at no cost to eligible participants.

Enrollment Information:

In order to attend a training class delivered by one of / the FEMA/NPD training partners, a request must 

be submitted to the designated U.S. Department of Homeland Security training point of contact. For the 

Training Coordinator in your area, please contact the FEMA/NPD Help Line at 800-368-6498.

Exposure vs. Contamination

External Exposure External Contamination

Possible indicators of illicit use of radiological/nuclear material Difference between exposure and contamination covered in classroom demonstrations

For More Information, Contact the Registration Desk at:

National Nuclear Security Administration/Nevada Site Office

Counter Terrorism Operations Support Program

P.O. Box 98521, M/S NLV126, Las Vegas, NV 89193-8521

702.295.3224 • 702.537.2639 Fax

E-mail: ctosreg@nv.doe.gov

www.nv.doe.gov/combatingterrorism

DOE/NV--1203-REV2

July 2008