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Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) First Responder Training Program

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which version of the course should I use, high or low speed?
2. Are there any pre-requisites for taking the courses?
3. Who should take the CBRN Awareness course?
4. Who should take the Basic level CBRN course?
5. How long are the Awareness and Basic courses?
6. Can I complete the course over a period of a few days rather than all at once?
7. Who developed the course content?
8. Why are these courses so readily available? Isn't this sensitive material?
9. Is PSEPC tracking who is taking these courses?
   

1. Which version of the course should I use, high or low speed?
   Answer: If you are using a modem connection of speed equal to or lower than 56 kb/sec, you should use the low speed version of the course. Otherwise, use the high speed version. (Top)

2. Are there any pre-requisites for taking the courses?
   Answer: No. There are no pre-requisites for either the Awareness or the Basic level courses. (Top)

3. Who should take the CBRN Awareness course?
   Answer: Awareness training is aimed at the wide range of individuals who may be in a position to recognize a CBRN incident, but would not be in a position to respond. Members of the target audience include, among others, public transit operators, building operators, mail room staff. Members of the general public are encouraged to take the course. The Awareness course is NOT a prerequisite for the Basic CBRN course. (Top)

4. Who should take the Basic level CBRN course?
   Answer: Basic training is aimed at individuals who may be in a position to recognize and respond to a CBRN incident, but would not be the ones to intervene. Members of the target audience include, among others, 911 operators, police, fire-fighters, healthcare providers, public health personnel and emergency medical services personnel first arriving on scene. (Top)

5. How long are the Awareness and Basic courses?
   Answer: The courses are self-paced, so the time to complete the training can vary substantially. (Top)

6. Can I complete the course over a period of a few days rather than all at once?
   Answer: Yes. The e-learning management system keeps track of where you left the course. During your next session, it will bring you to the page where you left the course. (Top)

7. Who developed the course content?
   Answer: The Canadian Emergency Management College, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada has lead the development of the CBRN first responder training program in collaboration with the following federal departments and agencies: the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Public Health Agency of Canada, Defence R & D Canada, Health Canada and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. First responders are an integral part of the course development team. (Top)

8. Why are these courses so readily available? Isn't this sensitive material?
   Answer: The courses have been designed for the general public. The information presented in the e-learning courses is already available for public consumption on the Internet and via other sources. (Top)

9. Is PSEPC tracking who is taking these courses?
   Answer: No personal information about course participants is being tracked by PSEPC. (Top)