Bioterrorism for RNs and LPNs Nursing CE Course
hosted byNursingCE.comBioterrorism for RNs and LPNs Nursing CE Course is organized by NursingCE.com. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 4.0 ANCC CONTACT HOURS.
Release Date: July 15, 2021
Expiration Date: July 15, 2024
About this course:
The purpose of this activity is to review the terminology regarding potential acts of bioterrorism, examine the potential effects, signs, and symptoms of biological, chemical, and nuclear/radioactive agents, the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and evidence-based management of victims. This course also satisfies the nursing requirement for continuing education training on Bioterrorism in the state or Nevada.
Learning Objectives:
After this activity, the learner will be prepared to:
• Define the terms terrorism, weapons of mass destruction (WMD), and bioterrorism
• Discuss the utilization of syndromic surveillance and the Health Alert Network (HAN), including reporting procedures following an act of terrorism, and the proper utilization of standard precautions
• Describe the most common examples of biological weapons, the signs and symptoms of exposure, appropriate corresponding PPE for medical personnel, and the evidence-based management of victims
• Determine the most common examples of chemical weapons, the signs and symptoms of exposure, appropriate corresponding PPE for medical personnel, and the evidence-based management of victims
• Recognize the most common examples of radioactive or nuclear weapons, the signs and symptoms of exposure, appropriate corresponding PPE for medical personnel, and the evidence-based management of victims