Emergency Preparedness: Biological Weapons
Hours: 1.00
Bioterrorism, or a bioterrorist attack, occurs when someone knowingly releases biological weapons or agents to infect people, animals, or food (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020a). Biological weapons or agents are a subset of weapons of mass destruction that are bacteria, fungi, viruses, or other toxins that negatively impact human health (Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], n.d.). They may be naturally occurring or engineered for bioterrorism. Despite efforts to eradicate the use of biological weapons, bioterrorist threats against the U.S. remain concerning, and preparation remains essential for national security.
The goal of this course is to equip nurses, physicians, clinical laboratory personnel, EMS personnel, and respiratory therapists with knowledge of the healthcare professional's role in emergency preparedness and response to biological weapons, including anthrax, plague, smallpox, and botulism.
Bioterrorism, or a bioterrorist attack, occurs when someone knowingly releases biological weapons or agents to infect people, animals, or food (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020a). Biological weapons or agents are a subset of weapons of mass destruction that are bacteria, fungi, viruses, or other toxins that negatively impact human health (Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], n.d.). They may be naturally occurring or engineered for bioterrorism. Despite efforts to eradicate the use of biological weapons, bioterrorist threats against the U.S. remain concerning, and preparation remains essential for national security. The goal of this course is to equip nurses, physicians, clinical laboratory personnel, EMS personnel, and respiratory therapists with knowledge of the healthcare professional's role in emergency preparedness and response to biological weapons, including anthrax, plague, smallpox, and botulism.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Medicine
Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Ohio State Medical Board
State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Medical Board
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Tennessee Board Of Medical Examiners
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™
Michigan Board of Nursing
Michigan Board of Medicine
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
American Association for Respiratory Care
This program has been approved as non-traditional Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063.
Approval #: 188875000
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Florida Board of Respiratory Care (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision- Respiratory Therapy
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision- Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Respiratory Care Professionals
Describe recognition and management of anthrax, plague, smallpox, and botulism.
Discuss the healthcare professional's role in emergency preparedness and response to biological weapons.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Biological Weapons Overview
Definitions
History
Healthcare Influence
Categories of Bioterrorist Agents
Crisis Management
Strategic National Stockpile
Health Alert Network
In the Event of Bioterrorism
Preparedness Efforts
Section 3: Anthrax
Overview
Cutaneous Anthrax
Ingested Anthrax
Inhalation Anthrax
Injection Anthrax
Lab Confirmation
Prevention
Treatment
Section 4: Botulism
Overview
Transmission
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Section 5: Plague
Overview
Transmission
Types
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Section 6: Smallpox
Overview
Transmission
Types
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
Complications
Section 7: Clinical Vignette
Section 8: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best. Disclosure: Cathryn Ayers, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
The target audience for this course is: Clinical Laboratory Personnel; Nurses; Physicians; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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