Emergency Preparedness (Bioterrorism Response) – 3 Hours

Description

This online training module (Emergency Preparedness/Bioterrorism Response) has been developed to provide the most current information from the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on diseases and agents most commonly used as chemical, biological, radiologic, and nuclear weapons. It outlines recommendations and best practices and discusses the components and use of the Health Alert Network (HAN).

Upon completion of this course (Emergency Preparedness/Bioterrorism Response), you will be able to: 

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

Contact Hours : 3 Hours 

Course Format: Online Independent Self-study Course.

Certificate: Printable (PDF) Certificate By Email 

Approvals: Biologix Solutions LLC is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP15746), as well as the Boards of Nursing in Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, South Carolina, District of Columbia, and West Virginia (CEBroker 50-12950).

Florida MQA Approvals:  Florida Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Dentistry, Florida Board of Pharmacy, Florida Board of Occupational Therapy, Florida Board of Physical Therapy, and MQA Boards/Councils. CE Broker Reporting Within 24 Hours.

Nursing professionals can fulfill their continuing education requirements by completing courses approved by other nursing boards. These courses are accepted in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Please note that continuing education requirements vary by state, so it is advisable to refer to your State Board of Nursing’s rules and regulations for the most current information on the number of hours required for your profession. For more information, please get in touch with your State Board of Nursing.