The goal of this course is to help nurses learn about bioterrorism – and the medical consequences of an act of terrorism that involves the use of a weapon of mass destruction.
Course Publication Date:
May 19, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | BTT041320 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Community & Home Health
Medical & Surgical Issues
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Learning Objectives
Define “terrorism” and distinguish it from a criminal act and a mass casualty incident.
Discuss the bioterrorism training and curriculum development program.
Define “weapons of mass destruction” and list four bioterrorism agents.
Name three viral agents that might be used for a bioterrorist attack.
Name four signs and symptoms associated with radioactive and/or nuclear agents and methods of treatment.
Describe the differences between chemical nerve agents, botulinum toxin, and SEB.
Describe the psychological aspects of bioterrorism.
Discuss the reporting procedures for acts of terrorism that involve biological agents.
State four levels of personal protective equipment.
Describe a method of decontamination of a patient exposed to a bioterrorist agent.
Identify the information available on, and the use of, the Health Alert Network.