TABLE 4

Continuing Education, Familiarity with Preparedness Materials, and Volunteer Programs

Continuing education and preparedness materialsYes (n)No (n)Missing (n)
Does VOICE or other continuing education programs include training for radiological disaster procedures? (n = 821)218 (26.6%)603 (73.4%)29
Are you familiar with the REMM program provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services? (n = 836)190 (22.7%)646 (77.3%)14
Are you familiar with the CDC’s guidance titled, “Use of Radiation Detection, Measuring, and Imaging Instruments to Assess Internal Contamination from Intakes of Radionuclides?” (n = 834)191 (22.9%)643 (77.1%)16
Are you a member or have you signed up to volunteer through any of the following?
 ESAR-VHP (n = 840)18 (2.1%)822 (97.9%)10
 MMRS (n = 833)8 (1.0%)825 (99.0%)17
 MRC (n = 835)18 (2.2%)817 (97.8%)15