Training, Education, and Tools

This is a TEST CRC Edition can be used by preparedness staff to train and exercise on CRCs.

The CDC has developed the Radiation Hazard Scale as a tool for communication in emergencies.

Put common radiation doses in perspective with the radiation thermometer.

CRC eTool is designed to collect, analyze, visualize, and securely exchange population monitoring da...

Help communities, agencies, and emergency planners design and implement a CRC Drill.

Helps radiation emergency planners understand their needs when planning during response to a radiati...

A tool for transforming Point of Dispensing plans into community reception center plans for radiatio...

Training to increase awareness of mental health consequences of radiological or nuclear incidents.

Identify common myths of radiation and communication strategies to combat these and other myths.

This training provides resources and best practices for communication with a radiation emergency.

Learn how to identify federal resources available to respond to radiation emergencies.

A training that helps understand what medical countermeasures are available for radiation exposure.

Training for individuals assigned to conduct screening for contamination from radioactive materials.

This training video provides an overview of CRC operations for public health and response partners.

Poison center staff play a critical role in communicating information in a radiation emergency.

A training module that introduces participants to the fundamentals of radiation and radioactivity.

Infographics that describe complex radiation-related concepts in plain language using illustrations.

Find videos about different radiation emergency topics.

Learn about what radiation is and the many sources of radiation in our lives.

A collection of frequently asked questions regarding radiation emergencies.