Description:
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.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe skills necessary to effectively and safely, respond and manage public health emergencies, including domestic biological incidents
- Identify biological agents based on their characteristics, symptoms, and the diseases they cause
- Describe basic principles in the use of biological agents and the factors associated with a successful or unsuccessful terrorist attack
PHEP Capabilities:
Community Preparedness
Emergency Operations Coordination
Fatality Management
Community Recovery
Information Sharing
Topic:
Bioterrorism, Chemical & Radiation Emergencies
Format:
Online Course
Time:
1 hour
Level:
Introductory
University:
University of Iowa
PERLC:
Upper Midwest PERLC
Bundles:
Terrorism