Nevada Revised Statutes NRS 450B.180 mandates all certified/licensed EMTs to complete a course of instruction relating to the medical consequences of an act of terrorism that involves the use of a weapon of mass destruction.

The course must provide at least four hours of instruction that includes the following subjects:

1. An overview of the acts of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction;
2. Personal protective equipment required for acts of terrorism;
3. Common symptoms and methods of treatment associated with exposure to, or injuries caused by chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear agents;
4. Syndromic surveillance and reporting procedures for acts of terrorism involving biological agents; and
5. An overview of the information available on, and the use of the Health Alert Network.

WMD Online Course Requirements

1. Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Weapons of Mass Destruction Course
   Course name: Terrorism Awareness for Emergency First Responders AWR-160. Register online at Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)
2. Southern Nevada Health District Health Alert Network Training
   Course name: WMD Surveillance and HealthAlert Network training