BIOTERRORISM READINESS: THE NURSE'S CRITICAL ROLE

Course overview

A bioterrorist-related infectious disease is now a reality in the United States. Would you recognize the clues and how to protect yourself and others? This essential course focuses on the nurses role in preparing, reporting, and responding to a bioterrorist attack. Course Objectives: * Identify the clues to a bioterrorist attack. * Recognize the signs, symptoms, and transmission of high risk agents * Indicate how to document and report a suspected bioterror incident. * Discuss implementation of decontamination procedures. * Specify how to obtain public health and law enforcement support. * Describe how to activate a bioterrorism readiness plan.