There are a total of nine modules in the Emergency Medical Services Operations and Planning for Weapons of Mass Destruction course. The course has been divided into the three parts as outlined below.
Part 1
- Module 1: Emergency Response Guide
- Module 2: Biological Weapons
- Module 3: Radiological Weapons
These modules contain practice exercises that will provide you with an opportunity to apply and better understand the material presented.
Intended Audience
intended to train EMS personnel to properly perform patient triage, treatment, and transportation in the event of exposure to biological, nuclear (radiological), incendiary, chemical, and explosive weapons
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describethe proper use and limitations of the Emergency Response Guide (ERG)
- Identifyhazardous on-site materials and locate information in the ERG using a product name and/or number
- Discussbiological weapons and their likelihood of threat
- Identifysigns and symptoms of injuries resulting from biological weapons and implement treatment protocols in accordance with standard medical practice
- Chooseagent-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use during patient care based on hazards, risks, and available protective equipment
- Listthe indicators of an epidemiological event
- Discussradiological agents and their likelihood of threat
- Identifysigns and symptoms of injuries resulting from radiological agents and develop and implement treatment protocols in accordance with standard medical practice
- Chooseagent-specific PPE for use during patient care based on hazards, risks, and available protective equipment
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals identified
Domain 2: Policy Development/Program Planning Skills
- 2A8. Implements policies, programs, and services
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat ReaderÂ
- Flash PlayerÂ
- Speakers
Registration requirements
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Creation and/or update
August 30, 2014