Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents - Part III
This course has been divided into the three parts, each consisting of three modules. Module topics are outlined below.
- Part I
- Module 1: A Background for Bioterrorism
- Module 2: Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Module 3: Biological Agents, Effects, and Treatments
- Part II
- Module 4: Basic Principles in the Use of Biological Agents
- Module 5: Managing Biological Incidents
- Module 6: Immediate Actions and Decontamination
- Part III
- Module 7: Response to Bioterrorism
- Module 8: Response to Public Health Emergencies
- Module 9: Perspective on the Future of Terrorism
This course will cover modules 7 through 9
These modules contain practice exercises that will provide you with an opportunity to apply and better understand the material presented.
Intended Audience
representatives of state and local emergency response and public health agencies to perform safely and effectively during an incident involving biological agents.
Learning Objectives:
This course is designed to prepare representatives of state and local emergency response and public health agencies to perform safely and effectively during an incident involving biological agents. Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Describeskills necessary to effectively and safely, respond and manage public health emergencies, including domestic biological incidents
- Identifybiological agents based on their characteristics, symptoms, and the disease they cause
- Describebasic principles in the use of biological agents and the factors associated with a successful or unsuccessful terrorist attack
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals identified
Domain 5: Community Dimensions of Practice Skills
- 5A5. Collaborates with community partners to improve health in a community (e.g., participates in committees, shares data and information, connects people to resources)
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
August 27, 2014
Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents - Part II
This course has been divided into the three parts, each consisting of three modules. Module topics are outlined below.
- Part I
- Module 1: A Background for Bioterrorism
- Module 2: Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Module 3: Biological Agents, Effects, and Treatments
- Part II
- Module 4: Basic Principles in the Use of Biological Agents
- Module 5: Managing Biological Incidents
- Module 6: Immediate Actions and Decontamination
- Part III
- Module 7: Response to Bioterrorism
- Module 8: Response to Public Health Emergencies
- Module 9: Perspective on the Future of Terrorism
This course will cover modules 4 through 6
These modules contain practice exercises that will provide you with an opportunity to apply and better understand the material presented.
Intended Audience
representatives of state and local emergency response and public health agencies to perform safely and effectively during an incident involving biological agents.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describeskills necessary to effectively and safely, respond and manage public health emergencies, including domestic biological incidents
- Identifybiological agents based on their characteristics, symptoms, and the disease they cause
- Describebasic principles in the use of biological agents and the factors associated with a successful or unsuccessful terrorist attack
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals identified
Domain 5: Community Dimensions of Practice Skills
- 5A5. Collaborates with community partners to improve health in a community (e.g., participates in committees, shares data and information, connects people to resources)
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
August 22, 2014
Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents - Part I
Goal/Intended Audience
This course is designed to prepare representatives of state and local emergency response and public health agencies to perform safely and effectively during an incident involving biological agents.
Course Content
This course has been divided into the three parts, each consisting of three modules. Module topics are outlined below.
Part I:
- Module 1: A Background for Bioterrorism
- Module 2: Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Module 3: Biological Agents, Effects, and Treatments
Part II:
- Module 4: Basic Principles in the Use of Biological Agents
- Module 5: Managing Biological Incidents
- Module 6: Immediate Actions and Decontamination
Part III:
- Module 7: Response to Bioterrorism
- Module 8: Response to Public Health Emergencies
- Module 9: Perspectives on the Future of Terrorism
This session covers modules 1 through 3.
These modules contain practice exercises that will provide you with an opportunity to apply and better understand the material presented.
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Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents - Part I
Course Summary
This course has been divided into the three parts, each consisting of three modules. Module topics are outlined below.
- Part I:Module 1: A background for Bioterrorism Module 2: Threats and Vulnerabilities Module 3: Biological Agents, Effects, and Treatments
- Part II:Module 4: Basic Principles in the Use of Biological Agents Module 5: Managing Biological Incidents Module 6: Immediate Actions and Decontamination
- Part III:Module 7: Response to Bioterrorism Module 8: Response to Public Health Emergencies Module 9:Perspective on the Future of Terrorism
Intended Audience
representatives of state and local emergency response and public health agencies to perform safely and effectively during an incident involving biological agents.
Learning Objectives:
Pre-requisites/Learning Level
No pre-requisites
Competencies addressed
CEUs Offered
None
Cost
Free
Modality/format
Online Self-Pace
Length
1 hour
Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Technical requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Flash Player
- Speakers
Registration requirements
Register a free account
Creation and/or update
June 14, 2017
Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents - Part II
UIA - Grand Rounds Fall 2005 - Session 4: Terrorism Preparedness (Archive)
This program will provide an overview of terrorism awareness and prevention. It features two presentations, one by a speaker from the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division and another by a speaker from the U.S Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Iowa.
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PA-Terrorism Awareness and Prevention
Goal/ Intended Audience Terrorism Awareness and Prevention is provided by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Health as a Crime Prevention & Safety Initiative. This Terrorism Awareness and Prevention program will help you: • Understand the threat of terrorism. • Protect your community using commonsense measures. • Avoid mistakes stemming from misinformation. Course Content This course consists of a self-guided powerpoint-like presentation, followed by an interactive quiz.
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