Johnstown, PA, April 22, 2008—Daniel R. DeVos, President & CEO of Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) today announced that The Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI), a component of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), is working with CTC to produce an educational video entitled “Just-in-Time,” a non-broadcast awareness and information refresher video detailing the consequences of a nuclear attack.  The filming is being done in Johnstown, PA.  Local emergency medical service units will provide two ambulances and a crew to support the week-long event.  The Air National Guard (258 ATC) will provide four trucks for the hauling of “patients”, crew and tents and a filming location.  The Army National Guard (28th Infantry Division, 104th Aviation Battalion) will provide a filming location and helicopter with crew.  Filming will begin at the “collection point” at the Conemaugh Township High School on April 22, 2008 and will conclude on May 6 at the Air National Guard Headquarters.

The film script, outlined protocols and key training points for triaging patients after a nuclear detonation was written by AFRRI subject matter experts.  The film is intended to provide medical and emergency response training to prepare first responders to manage incidents related to radiation exposure.  Understanding the effects of ionizing radiation will ensure the preservation of the health of our military personnel and our fellow citizens.  The ‘actors’ in this video will include volunteers from the community as well as members of the National Guard and professional actors. As part of this project, CTC is coordinating with Conemaugh Township High School officials to mentor students and establish an extracurricular video team.  In exchange for the mentoring, the school is allowing the use of their athletic field for filming.  Students will be provided the opportunity to support the crew, work as acting extras and view a full video production.

The AFRRI studies the biological effects of ionizing radiation and is a world leader in researching and deploying ways to protect against accidental or purposeful exposure of our troops or civilians to harmful radiation.  CTC and USU have a long term contractual agreement on various education technologies.

This course, the Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation (MEIR), spans two and a half days of post-graduate training presented to military and civilian health care providers, disaster-preparedness personnel and operational planners.  Provided in the course is up-to-date information concerning biomedical consequences of radiation exposure, how the effects can be reduced and how to medically manage casualties.  Included are mock nuclear incidents that can occur on or off the battlefield and that go beyond nuclear weapons events.

The MEIR course also teaches about the possible hazards of ionizing radiation, radiation pathology, human exposure resulting from radiation accidents and the consequences of nuclear weapons detonation.  The course will provide nuclear accident response procedures as well.

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is an independent, nonprofit, applied scientific research and development professional services organization providing innovative management and technology-based solutions to government and industry.  Established in 1987, CTC operates from more than 50 locations with a staff of over 1,400 employees.  As a nonprofit organization, CTC conducts impartial, in-depth scientific and technology-based assessments and delivers reliable, unbiased solutions that emphasize increased quality, enhanced effectiveness, and rapid technology transition and deployment.  We offer a broad range of services and capabilities, coupled with real-world experience.  CTC’s core strengths are in the areas of advanced materials and manufacturing; energy and environmental sustainability; force readiness; and command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR).  For more information about CTC, visit www.ctc.com.