The United States is spending millions of dollars to prepare for, as well as prevent, acts of terrorism. Looking historically at acts of terrorism will provide us with information regarding reactions and long-term consequences of exposure to a terrorist act. Terrorist incidents differ from other disasters. Knowledge regarding these differences is essential to advanced preparation and effective response. What are the risks for your community, organization, loved ones and self? Take an in depth look at these issues including conventional types of terrorism such as kidnapping, hijacking and bombings, as well as a detailed analysis of chemical, biological and nuclear/radiological threats, the weapons of mass destruction.

This course is essential for emergency responders, CISM teams, mental health professionals, emergency managers, planners, chief executives, department heads of public and private organizations, and others who will be involved with providing humanitarian services after an attack of domestic terrorism or a weapons of mass destruction incident occurs.

 

Course Highlights

Nature of Terrorism

Psychological profiles of terrorists

Assessment of risks of terrorism

Common weapons of terrorism and mass destruction

Overview of CISM elements useful in the response to terrorism

Demobilization for emergency services personnel

Crisis management briefing for communities

Essential elements in the war against terrorism

Formulating a comprehensive crisis intervention response

Necessary skills for interventionists

Completion of “Domestic Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction: A CISM Perspective” and receipt of a certificate indicating full attendance (14 Contact Hours) qualifies as a course in ICISF’s Certificate of Specialized Training Program.

 

Continuing Education Information

Two-Day Course 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 14 Contact Hours;14 PDHs for EAPs; 14 CE Hours for Calif. MFTs & LCSWs;14 Contact Hours for National Certified Addiction Counselors; OR 1.4 General CEUs from UMBC; CE credits for Psychologists are not available for this course.

Continuing education information listed is only applicable when attending an ICISF Regional Conference.