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ATrain Education Inc.

Nevada: Bioterrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction

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Overview / Abstract:

Defines terrorism, bioterrorism, and weapons of mass destruction and summarizes the diseases and agents most commonly used as chemical, biologic, radiologic, and nuclear weapons. Outlines CDC recommendations and best practices and discusses the components and use of the Nevada Health Alert Network (HAN).

When you finish this course, you will be able to:

*Define terrorism, bioterrorism, and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and list four main types of WMD.
*For a chemical weapons event, summarize the agents most commonly used, the epidemiologic clues to and symptoms of a chemical release, and the appropriate first-receiver actions.
*For a bioterrorism event, outline the CDC’s three categories of agents, the clinical features of high-priority agents, and the best practices and reporting procedures for first receivers.
*Describe the clinical features and treatment of exposure or injury from radiation, including acute radiation syndrome (ARS), and demonstrate ways to protect staff and patients during a radiation incident.
*Discuss the components and use of the Nevada Health Alert Network (HAN).

Expiration

Sep 01, 2022

Discipline(s)

Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Occupational Therapy CE

Format

Online

Cost

39.00

Credits / Hours

4.0 Contact Hours

Accreditation

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), California Board of Physical Therapy, California Board of Registered Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, New York Physical Therapy Association, Washington DC Board of Nursing, KY Board of Nursing

Is This Activity Certified for "Live" Credit?

YES

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Susan Walters Schmid, PhD

Activity Specialities / Related Topics

Rehabilitation / Therapy, Public Health / Community Health, Pharmacology, Infectious Disease, Epidemiology, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care / Intensive Care, Bioterrorism, Antibiotics / Anti-Infectives

Keywords / Search Terms

ATrain Education, CEU, bioterrorism, terrorism, mass destruction, weapons, infectious disease, radiation, anthrax, chemical, biologic, radiologic, warfare, Nevada Heal

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