GW, AHA Launch CBRNE Emergency Training Programs
Three online micro-credentials will prepare hospital leaders and clinical staff for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive incidents.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Safety
George Washington University's College of Professional Studies partnered with the American Hospital Association and its Hospital Capacity Management Consortium to develop three online emergency preparedness micro-credentials. The programs cover responding to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive incidents.
Why it matters
CBRNE incidents can require hospitals to treat large numbers of patients at once while preventing contamination, allocating limited medical resources and coordinating with emergency responders. The programs target hospital executives, leaders and clinical staff who would manage those demands.
Each of the three programs costs $400 and runs about 10 hours across five self-paced modules, with the first cohort slated for late January 2027. Enrollment limits and participant numbers have not been disclosed.
The players
George Washington University
George Washington University is a private research university in Washington, D.C., whose College of Professional Studies runs online and continuing education programs.
American Hospital Association
The American Hospital Association is a national advocacy and membership organization representing hospitals, health systems and related providers across the United States.
The details
Participants learn through video lectures, case studies and simulated emergency scenarios hosted on the GW RevU website. Completers receive a certificate and digital badge jointly awarded by GW and the AHA, and the three programs are tailored to executives, hospital leaders coordinating with responders, and clinical supervisors and charge nurses.
Timeline
Week of November 12, 2026: GW and the AHA announced the partnership.
Late January 2027: The three micro-credential programs are scheduled to launch.
Safety Standards
The programs extend the American Hospital Association's Hospital Capacity Management Consortium work into formal training for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive incidents. They add structured, credentialed instruction to hospital surge planning that the consortium has pursued.
Hospital executives, clinical supervisors and emergency planners can look for the programs on the GW RevU website when enrollment opens. Each program costs $400 and takes about 10 hours across five self-paced modules.
The takeaway
Hospital staff preparing for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive emergencies can use these self-paced, credentialed courses to build decision-making skills before an incident occurs. Each course is short and modular, making it feasible to complete alongside regular duties.
What happens next
The first of the three micro-credential programs is scheduled to launch in late January 2027.
Further reading
Explore more on Safety for related coverage of hospital and public emergency preparedness.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The GW Hatchet.
