In order to attend training offered by CTOS, please click HERE for detailed registration information. You will be required to fill out a registration form, obtain the appropriate signatures and send it to your designated State Administrative Agency (SAA) point of contact for approval. All requests must be approved by the SAA before submitting to CTOS. To find current training in your area you can contact the FEMA/NPD Help Line at (800) 368-6498.

Courses are held at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) from 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Thursday (Daily).

• Attendees are eligible to attend training as a refresher every 3 years
• Attendees must be U.S. Citizens

Resident training courses are conducted on-site at the Nevada National Nuclear Site (NNSS) by CTOS.

Click here to learn more about the Resident courses currently being offered by CTOS at the NNSS.

All CTOS courses are offered at NO COST to eligible participants.

The CTOS instructor staff consists of police officers, firefighters, emergency managers, radiological and nuclear subject matter experts, emergency medical services, Civil Support Team (CST) members, retired and active-duty responders, and personnel with extensive military experience. CTOS relies on the expertise of this multitalented group to assist in the development and delivery of courses that meet the needs of their communities.

MTT courses can be requested by first responders in their local communities as long as they can meet the required minimum class size. If needed, other state, local, or tribal first responders can be invited to the MTT course to complete the class size requirement. The requesting group provides the training venue and CTOS provides the instructors and the required specialized equipment, if needed. Students are welcome to use and train on their organization’s detection gear.

The following web-based training courses are being offered through CTOS:

• AWR-140-W, Introduction to Radiological/Nuclear WMD Operations
• AWR-350-W, Hospital Radiological Emergency Operations: Hospital Operations Plan
• AWR-410-W, Hospital Radiological Emergency Operations: Hazards and Countermeasures
• AWR-411-W, Hospital Radiological Emergency Operations: Personal Protective Equipment
• AWR-412-W, Hospital Radiological Emergency Operations: Preparation
• AWR-400-W, Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) Response Guidance: Planning for the First 100 Minutes
• PER-307-W, Introduction to Nuclear Detonation Effects and Response Strategies

To register or sign in for online courses, click here.

All Web-based CTOS courses are offered at NO COST to eligible participants.

Authorized indirect trainers are approved by NTED through CTOS to conduct the respective training. The program provides Indirect Trainers administrative support, student training materials, and technical support from a CTOS Subject Matter Expert (SME) if needed. This program is offered at NO COST to eligible participants.

Requirements To Become and Maintain Indirect Trainer Status:

• Submit a current copy of your resume; attach instructor credentials that include an instructional methodology course and proof that you are an approved instructor for your agency, region, or state
• A letter of support nominating you as a trainer; submitted by your agency
• Approval from your State Administrative Agency (SAA) to become a trainer in your state
• Verify you are an employee or volunteer of an agency that will support the training with a minimum of five years of experience in the field of study
• Successfully complete a Train-the-Trainer course
• For Awareness level courses, you should have completed training that meets the intent of NFPA 472, chapters 4 and 5 (Awareness and Operations levels) or its equivalent
• Agree to conduct a minimum of three courses or 75 students per calendar year

Our Train-the-Trainer program offers the following courses for indirect delivery:

Current Authorized Trainers

Before scheduling a course please complete an Indirect Training Request Form and submit it to the Indirect Training Department no later than 4 weeks prior to course delivery start date.

Questions regarding Trainer responsibilities, technical support, or want to speak with a CTOS Subject Matter Expert (SME) contact us any time at 877.963.2867, or send an email to ctosindirect@nv.doe.gov

NDPC Consortium Partners

• Transportation Technology Center, Inc., Security and Emergency Response Training (TTCI-SERTC)
• National Center for Biomedical Research and Training at Louisiana State University (LSU-NCBRT)
• Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center at New Mexico Tech (NMT-EMRTC)
• Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center (TEEX-NERRTC)
• FEMA, Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP)
• National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at University of Hawaii (UH-NDPTC)
• National Nuclear Security Administration/CTOS-Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training at the Nevada National Security Site