Florida Board Approved - #50-20641
Reports to CE Broker within 24 Hours
Course Description
This course is designed to provide health care professionals with a deeper understanding of the various agents that may be used in a bioterrorism attack, the treatment protocols that may be utilized during such attacks, and recommended guidelines for reporting attacks and creating a bioterrorism disaster plan.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
• Define biological, chemical, and radiological bioterrorism.
• Identify the role of the health care provider in the event of a bioterrorism attack.
• Identify common bacterial and viral agents that may be used in a bioterrorism attack.
• Describe the steps that should be taken in response to various biological agents.
• Identify various toxins that may be used in a bioterrorism attack.
• Describe the appropriate response to an attack using various toxins.
• Describe the steps that should be taken following a chemical attack.
• Describe the ways in which terrorists may commit a radiological attack.
• Describe the various treatments that may be used following radiation exposure.
• Describe the various types of personal protective equipment that may be used when dealing with a biological, chemical, or radiological attack.
Course Curriculum
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Bio-Terrorism for Healthcare Professionals
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Course Description
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Learning Objectives
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Introduction
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Overview: What is Biological, Chemical, or Radiological Terrorism?
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The Role of Health Care Providers During a Bioterrorism Attack
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Examples of Recent Bioterrorism Events
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Types of Agents Used in Bioterrorism
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Common Bacterial and Viral Agents Used in Bioterrorism
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Common Toxins Used in Bioterrorism
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Identifying and Managing a Biological Attack
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Chemical Terrorism
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Radiological and Nuclear Terrorist Attacks
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Personal Protective Equipment in the Event of a Bioterrorist Attack
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The Role of the Health Alert Network
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Conclusion
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References
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Post Test
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Course Evaluation
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About the instructor
RN, CPN
Katie Smith
Complete at your own pace!
Complete at your own pace!