Emergency Preparedness and Biological Weapons for EMS

Course overview

This course prepares emergency medical service (EMS) professionals to recognize and respond to biological threat agents, including anthrax, plague, botulism, and smallpox. Participants will learn key clinical features, emergency response protocols, infection control strategies, and the role of public health coordination during bioterrorism events. Emphasis is placed on early detection, proper personal protective equipment (PPE) use, and rapid treatment to reduce mortality and contain outbreaks.