The course objective of PER-245 is to provide the Primary Screener with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the competencies and behaviors of the NIMS Secondary Screener Typed position in conjunction with the National Concept of Operations (CONOPS).



Module 1 Prevention Mission Framework. The Participant will be able to summarize secondary screening and its role in the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture (GNDA), and in the Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection (PRND) mission.


Module 2 Radiation Basics. The Participant will be able to restate radiation basics that are required for performance of secondary screening operations.


Module 3 Radio-Isotope Identification Device (RIID) Operations. The Participant will demonstrate the ability to inspect, operate, and maintain a Radio-Isotope Identification Device (RIID) in performance of secondary screening activities or duties.


Module 4 Secondary Screening Operations. The Participant will be able to utilize training in the role of a PRND Screener Type 1 and conduct activities within the National PRND Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for various modes of operation.


Module 5 Effective Communications. The Participant will be able to use suitable communication techniques to share relevant information with appropriate Preventive Radiological/Nuclear Detection (PRND) personnel and during direct contact with the general public.


Module 6 Secondary Screener/Radio-Isotope Identification Device(RIID) Drills and Evaluations. The Participant will be able to execute the training and evaluation phases of the course by using the Job Performance Requirements (JPRs).

This is a dual registration course. Students must register with CTOS using the QR code on the course flyer to receive pre-course correspondence with instructors and credit for this course.