The program is regarded postively by the public. If education and training was no longer needed, it would no longer be provided. The systems are also updated as needed- this knowledge provides a positive lookout on continuing education for others who wish to be emergency nuclear response trained
There was no direct event that lead to the formation of this program, however, the prgram was created in response to the need for safety in nuclear science. The international Atomic Energy Agency saw the need for continuing education and training and created if after a meeting in 2003.
The program does not offer specific licenses but provides knowlege and know how so those in all aspects of life can be trained. The given PDFs could also be used in conjunction to training provided by the IAEA.
The aim of the program is to provide training and education in order to build and sustain nuclear programs as well as to respond to disaster. The prgoram offers hands on workshops in a variety of scopes. This is accomplished through the IEC the emergency and incident centre that provides programs for anyone who could be exposed to radition- medical personel, first responders, radiological assessors, etc.
The program is targeted to a variety of individuals both lay people and those that are trained in power plants, medically, socially, etc.
The program is structured differently, depending on what procedures/ programs are needed. Some publications are general, while others are more specific in terms of the requirements of that said person.
The program is funded by the IAEA
The program is located worldwide in many countries such as Eastern Europe, Italy and the US, to name a few. The resources are also located online and can be purchased and taught to individuals depending on the needd- for example general citizens or first responders (trained persons or the general population).