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