Emergency Medical Services Operations and Planning for WMD Part 2

Topic: 
Bioterrorism, Chemical & Radiation Emergencies
Format: 
Online Course
Time: 
1 hour
Level: 
Introductory
University: 
University of Iowa
PERLC: 
Upper Midwest PERLC
Bundles: 
Medical Surge

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Description: 

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 three parts.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Discuss incendiary weapons and their likelihood of threat
  • Identify signs and symptoms of injuries resulting from incendiary weapons and develop and implement treatment protocols in accordance with standard medical practice
  • Choose agent-specific PPE for use during patient care based on hazards, risks, and available protective equipment
  • Discuss chemical weapons and their likelihood of threat
  • Identify signs and symptoms of injuries resulting from chemical weapons and develop and implement treatment protocols in accordance with standard medical practice
  • Discuss explosive weapons and their likelihood of threat
  • Identify signs and symptoms of injuries resulting from explosive weapons and develop and implement treatment protocols in accordance with standard medical practice
  • Choose agent-specific P P E for use during patient care based on hazards, risks, and available protective equipment
  • Identify steps to be taken to recognize, preserve, and collect evidence
PHEP Capabilities: 
Community Preparedness
Emergency Public Information and Warning
Responder Safety and Health
Community Recovery
Information Sharing
Emergency Operations Coordination