FREE Course > CDC BioTerroRisk

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[Normally, I take the course before I post it: this time I didn't.  It looked too good to save for later.  Looking at the objectives, can't be much more than 1.5 hrs.  Let me know how long it is!  - SDFBlogger]


Course description:
Who is responsible for protecting the public's health against a bioterrorist threat?
Since the events of 9/11/2001 and the Anthrax outbreak in the U.S., it is now recognized that bioterrorist risk may come to attention and require "first response" from physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, communicable disease surveillance specialists, public health officers, and environmental hazmat teams.
Bioterrorisk is a case-based, mini-course in hazard recognition, interagency communication, risk assessment, and risk communication for the public health workforce.

Target audience:  Public Health Officials, Physicians, Nurses, Laboratory, Epidemiology/Surveillance Staff,   Communicable Disease/Immunization Staff, Environmental Health Staff, Public Information, Veterinarians,   Enforcement Officers, Hazmat Team Members,Political Leaders

Course objectives:
1. Identify your role in responding to a bioterrorist event
2. Recognize circumstances that may indicate bioterrorism
3. Establish intra- and interagency communication
4. Follow an appropriate protocol for responding to a bioterrorist event
5. Communicate with the public regarding risk
6. Assemble a list of resources available to assist in a bioterrorist event

START COURSE >  http://www.uic.edu/sph/prepare/bioterrorisk/