Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ERCWRBP
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall methods for preparing for chemical or radiation incidents in the prehospital, emergency, and acute care settings.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of a chemical attack or radiation exposure.
Apply knowledge of decontamination and management of patients with chemical or radiation exposure.
Identify treatments for chemical and radiation injuries.
Outline:
Section 1: Radiation Incidents
Overview of Chemical and Radiation Attacks
Understanding Radiation
Radiation Exposure
Protecting Healthcare Workers From Radiation Exposure
Managing Patient Radiation Exposure and Injury
Diagnosis and Treatment
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Chemical Weapons
Overview of Chemical Attacks
Nerve Agents
Cyanide (Blood Agents)
Choking Agents
Vesicants (Blister Agents)
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Sarah Hunter RN, SCRN, CNRN, CMSRN
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
Subject Matter Expert: Anthony A. Barone, M.P.S., M.P.H., CBCP, CHMM, NRP, PMP, Chief Executive Officer & Protective Agent - Paramedic at Emergility, LLC.
Mr. Barone has been protecting people, populations, and organizations for over 25 years. He has provided specialized, technical, and subject matter expertise across multiple domains and sectors with an emphasis on security, protection, and medicine. Mr. Barone has deployed with federal medical teams and private clients to natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and pandemics, as well as national special security events.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Laboratory Personnel; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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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.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.