WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness 

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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 Course 

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(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:

It is preferred but not required that attendees be instructor-qualified (National Fire Protection Association or 

equivalent)

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Target Audience:

All persons responsible for the training of:

◊ Law Enforcement

◊ Emergency Medical Services

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Course Length: 9 hours

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◊ Emergency Management Agency

◊ Fire Service

◊ Hazardous Materials (HazMat) 

◊ Public Works

◊ Governmental Administrative

◊ Public Safety Communications

◊ Health Care

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◊ Other skilled support personnel that 

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Certificate:

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

units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada Las V units (CEUs) through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) egas (UNLV) A letter verifying CEUs can be provided upon . 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.

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

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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 702.295.3224 702.537.2639 Fax • 702.537.2639 Fax

E-mail: ctosreg@nv.doe.gov

www.ctosnnsa.org

DOE/NV--1203-REV2.1

January 2009