Training

Modular Emergency Response Radiological Transportation Training (MERRTT)

This 6-hour training program is offered to audiences who have a basic understanding of emergency response to a transportation accident. Students will receive a comprehensive review ensuring their understanding of radioactive material, radiological survey instruments, and decontamination techniques for handling radiologically contaminated victims. Hands-on practical exercises verify the student’s understanding and knowledge of radiological principles, instrument operation, decontamination techniques, and employing radiologically contaminated patient treatment practices is solid. The course includes the use of “live” radiation sources in the practical exercises to reinforce learning

Missouri is home to a wide range of radiological industries and a network of transportation corridors that move thousands of radiological shipments each year. The MERRTT course is designed to provide first responders with information needed to respond to a radiological transportation incident. The MERRTT program is designed to take the complex topic of radiological accident response and break it down into easily understood modules and hands-on practical exercises. Students will be presented with the training to simplify the topic while developing a comprehensive understanding of radioactive material, radiological survey instruments, decontamination techniques for handling radiologically contaminated victims, and resources available to responders during a response.