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CE Home > Bio/Radiological Terrorism > Biological Weapons & Emergency Preparedness

Biological Weapons & Emergency Preparedness    
Part 1: Anthrax and Plague
by Richard Stilp, RN, MA, CHSP and Capt. Roberta Proffitt Lavin, APRN, MSN, BC
CE286-60 l 1.00 hr

Biological Weapons & Emergency Preparedness - CE286-60  


        Price  ( $ 10.00 )
Objectives:

The goal of this program  is to familiarize nurses with bioterrorism and its implications for nursing care. Part 1 focuses on the history of bioterrorism, the nurse’s role in recognizing symptoms produced by common bioterrorism agents, and information about anthrax and plague. Part 2 focuses on the RN’s role in emergency preparedness and response and keys to recognizing and responding to botulism and smallpox. After studying the information presented in Part 1, you will be able to —

  • Discuss the history of bioterrorism.
  • Explain the RN’s role in recognizing symptoms related to a biological attack.
  • Describe the signs, symptoms, and management of anthrax and plague.

This course will be updated or discontinued on or before 12/22/2011



 
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