Bioterrorism: Myth versus Reality
Presenter:
Length
of program:
60 minutes
Course
Description:
This
program provides an introduction to the history and concept of
bioterrorism for lay citizens and medical, emergency and law enforcement
personnel. It emphasizes the
minimal risk to individuals and how they should think about and deal with
the risk. The program is
intended for lay citizens or for professionals who will then advance to
attend advanced programs specific to their fields.
Hospitals
will be provided instruction on how to set up an AudioNet conference room
or auditorium. The room will
need at least one telephone connection.
Intended
Audience:
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Hospital staff
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Laboratory technologists
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Community citizens
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Emergency medical workers
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Law enforcement officers
At
the Conclusion of the program participants will be able to:
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Understand the history of bioterrorism and biowarfare.
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Define biological warfare.
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Give a description of various biothreat agents.
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Understand the anthrax situation in Florida, New York & Washington DC.
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Explain how our citizens must become part of the surveillance network.
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Define what staff and citizens can do.
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