Nevada: Bioterrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction

Course overview

Defines terrorism, bioterrorism, and weapons of mass destruction and summarizes the diseases and agents most commonly used as chemical, biological, radiologic, and nuclear weapons. Outlines CDC recommendations and best practices and discusses the components and use of the Nevada Health Alert Network (HAN). This course fulfills the bioterrorism continuing education requirement for all nurses licensed or seeking licensure in Nevada. It is not approved and does not fulfill the bioterrorism CE requirement for physicians or physician assistants.