Decontamination

Topic: 
Responder Health & Safety
Format: 
Online Course
Time: 
30 minutes
Level: 
Introductory
University: 
University of Minnesota
PERLC: 
Simulations, Exercises and Effective Education PERLC
Bundles: 
Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions

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Description: 

This is one of nine awareness-level online modules, developed by the University of Minnesota in the UM PHET series, that cover critical topics related to emergency preparedness. This module takes between 20-40 minutes to complete. This training describes decontamination methods and equipment, and identifies basic principles, standards and regulations for decontamination operations.

Learning Objectives: 
  • Describe the purpose of decontamination
  • Identify the standards regulating decontamination
  • Describe the basic equipment used for decontamination
  • Distinguish between emergency and technical decontamination
  • Explain the process for decontamination in emergencies
  • Prioritize patients for decontamination
PHEP Capabilities: 
Responder Safety and Health
Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions