IAEA course builds capacity to manage nuclear or radiological incidents and emergencies (Spanish Edition)

Responders to nuclear or radiological incidents and emergencies play a pivotal role in protecting people and the environment. In order to do this effectively, responders need to know which steps to take and when. That's where training and preparedness come in, which is an area of work supported through the IAEA's Peaceful Uses Initiative (PUI). To help responders develop and maintain the relevant skills, the IAEA's School of Radiation Emergency Management provides training to strengthen national, regional and international capacities to respond to nuclear or radiological incidents and emergencies, such as an accident during the transport of a radioactive source or the misuse of radioactive material. Since the launch of the School in 2015, the IAEA has held 12 training courses in 9 countries, which have been attended by nearly 500 participants from 80 countries. The comprehensive two-to-three-week course covers all aspects of emergency preparedness and response (EPR). The School was designed by the IAEA to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the basic principles of nuclear or radiological EPR based on IAEA safety standards and associated technical guidance. The IAEA's Incident and Emergency Centre is the global focal point for international EPR for nuclear and radiological incidents and emergencies regardless of their cause, such as an accident or a malicious act.