Topic:
Bioterrorism, Chemical & Radiation Emergencies
Format:
Online Course
Time:
1 hour
Level:
Introductory
University:
Johns Hopkins University
PERLC:
Johns Hopkins PERLC
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Description:
An introductory understanding of weapons of mass destruction is essential for addressing the public health readiness needs of the post-9/11 world.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the difference between chemical, biological, and radiological weapons of mass destruction
- Describe the different types of chemical weapons: Lethal vs. incapacitating/riot control, industrial agents and warfare agents, blood, nerve, choking, blister agents
- Describe how (generally) these chemical agents work
- List the steps in decontamination after a chemical weapon attack
- Explain the differences between the various levels of PPE
- Describe the characteristics of the Category A, B, and C biological weapons
- Define the various aspects of biological weapon infection: Incubation, diagnosis, communicability, post-exposure prophylaxis, treatment, lethality, and possbility of vaccination
- Describe the differences between particulate vs. electromagnetic radiation and ionizing vs non-ionizing radiation
- Discuss potential responses to radiological attack
- Describe the proper steps in decontamination after a radiological weapon attack
PHEP Capabilities:
Responder Safety and Health