Emergency Preparedness (Bioterrorism Response) For Healthcare Professionals

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Define acts of terrorism/bioterrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
• Identify the major biological threat agents
• Describe the natural transmission of Category A biological agents
• Describe available treatments and prophylaxis options
• Identify the conditions and agents most commonly used in chemical, radiologic, and nuclear weapons.
• Summarize the clinical features and treatment of acute radiation exposure
• Define the epidemiologic clues to, and symptoms of a chemical release, along with appropriate first-receiver actions.
• List the CDC recommendations for responding to an incident of bioterrorism and identify best practices for hospitals faced with bioterrorism event.
• Explain the use of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) structure and State/National Health Alert Network (HAN)