Florida Board Approved - #50-20641 

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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.


Audience

This course is intended for dental professionals including Dentists and Dental Hygienists.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Bio-Terrorism for Dental Professionals - 2 Contact Hours

    • Course Description

    • Learning Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Overview: What is Biological, Chemical, or Radiological Terrorism?

    • The Role of Health Care Providers During a Bioterrorism Attack

    • Examples of Recent Bioterrorism Events

    • Types of Agents Used in Bioterrorism

    • Common Bacterial and Viral Agents Used in Bioterrorism

    • Common Toxins Used in Bioterrorism

    • Identifying and Managing a Biological Attack

    • Chemical Terrorism

    • Radiological and Nuclear Terrorist Attacks

    • Personal Protective Equipment in the Event of a Bioterrorist Attack

    • The Role of the Health Alert Network

    • Conclusion

    • References

    • Post Test

    • Course Evaluation

About the instructor

Lead Dental Planner

Jonas Ashbaugh, DDS

Dentistry is not only my job but also my hobby. I am a life long learner with a desire to educate and teach others.  Since graduating in The Ohio State University in 2012, I have been nothing but dedicated to dentistry and learning all that I can. In July of 2016 I received my Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry after just four short years. In my practice, I provide various specialty and general services such as third molar surgery, CEREC restorations, Sleep Apnea appliances, implant therapy, upper/lower root canal therapy and various periodontal procedures with or without moderate conscious IV sedation.