The document describes the development of the MELODY training curriculum to train first responders and medical staff on CBRN incidents. The curriculum is based on existing EU projects and aims to provide basic knowledge as well as operational and tactical training. It utilizes various teaching methods like classroom education, practical exercises, scenario discussions, and e-learning. The curriculum is modular and provides guidance for trainers on how to tailor the materials to their target audience and context. The overall goal is to help first responders recognize potential CBRN incidents, take proper protective measures, and contact the right specialist teams.

1. Development of the
MELODY Training Curriculum
ISFP-AG- PROTECT Under Grant N°: 814803 DG Migration and Home Affairs
Saskia Rutjes
National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), The Netherlands

2. Learning outcomes MELODY training curriculum
First responders and medical staff
- are able to recognize potential CBRN incidents
- take proper personal protection measures
- know which specialist (teams) to call
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3. Development of MELODY training curriculum
• Curriculum based on former EU projects:
• EDEN framework modules
• PRACTICE Operational Functions
• Adjusting curriculum for MELODY target group and scope
• Based on needs identified in WP2
• Re-using existing training materials
• EU projects
• EU CBRN Centres of Excellence project, through JRC
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4. MELODY Training curriculum (I)
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(Basic)
knowledge
Operational
Tactical

5. Example: Module 2: CBRN Basics
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6. MELODY Training Curriculum
• Classroom education
• Interaction trainer with trainees
• Practical training (carry out / apply topics)
• Scenario discussions/training
• Hands-on training
• Table top exercises
• E-learning
• Module 2_Basics
• Guide for trainers
• Explaining the curriculum and how to use this
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7. Classroom teaching
• PowerPoint presentations
• Notes that explain the trainer
what to teach
• Possibilities of including national
examples and procedures
• Interaction with trainees is
essential
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8. Practical training
• Carry out/apply learning objectives
• 12 topics
• Scenario discussions/ training
• Present a scenario, discuss actions
• Hands-on training
• PPE
• Decontamination
• Table top exercise
• To put CBRN specific learning objectives in relevant context
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9. Example Scenario discussions
• Powerpoint presentation
• Description of scenarios
• Ask the students
• What to consider
• What to do
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10. Example Hands-on training
• Donning and doffing of PPE
• Gloves
• Coverall
• Face masks
• Instructions
• How to give the training
• Instruction movies
• Required materials
• Required equipment
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11. Example Table-top exercises
• Practice collaboration between emergency
services
• Based on real-life scenarios
• Important to know your own tasks and
responsibilities
• Also know the tasks and responsibilities of
your partners
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12. E-learning
• Based on PowerPoints Classroom teaching
• Module 2_Basics
• Variation in educational tools
• Tests included
• No learning management
• Self test when finished
• Available through JRC when MELODY is finished
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13. Guide for trainers
• Introduction into the curriculum
• Explanation of the different training methods
• Modular approach
• (Basic) knowledge and operational modules
• Explanation on how to use the training material
• How to make it ‘fit for purpose’
• Dependent on target audience, available time, expertise, …
• Annexes: The actual training materials
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14. Thank you
Questions?
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