Emergency Preparedness for EMS: Chemical Weapons and Radiation Incidents

Course overview

Emergency medical services professionals (EMS) should be prepared to treat patients who have been exposed to chemical weapons or dangerous levels of radiation. The healthcare teams ability to recognize and respond to chemical attacks or radiation exposure is critical to preparedness efforts. This course gives an overview of chemical agents that can be used as weapons and common radiation emergencies. It also discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of someone who has been exposed to chemical weapons or radiation.