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Bioterrorism Preparedness Training Program
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Bioterrorism Preparedness Training
These bioterrorism preparedness courses for Community-Based Pharmacists and Nurses address the new roles healthcare professionals need to assume during a biodisaster event. Information is provided on the clinical management of the Class A bioterrorism agents, how to conduct surveillance for a bio-event, and how these new roles interact with other non-healthcare professionals. The overall emphasis is on the importance of communities- large and small- working together in times of crisis.
As seen during and after Katrina, it does not have to be a biodisaster event for the information presented in these courses to be relevant. The importance of existing relationships between healthcare professionals and community responders is critical. The establishment of relationships, training together as a team, and knowing the strengths each professional brings into a crisis situation is vital whether the disaster is man-made or natural.
Target Audience
Community-Based Pharmacists and Nurses
ACPE Continuing Education Credits
An overview statement about each course follows this section. Each course must be registered individually. If you have received ACPE continuing education credits for other UIC sponsored Bioterrorism Preparedness programs (ACPE UPN: 016-999-04-012-L04 and 016-000-05-007-L04), you will be unable to receive ACPE continuing education credits for these courses.
Bioterrorism Preparedness Courses
Outline of Full Program
Course I: Facing Bioterrorism
This course will look at the global history of bioterrorism and its impact on how we view the acts of bioterrorism and how we can respond to such acts if they should occur in our communities. Course II: The Process of Surveillance
For community based health care professionals this webcast will provide an overview of what indicates if a bioterrorism problem is brewing, what questions need to be asked, with whom do you need to be in communications, and what responses are called for depending on the agents involved. Course III: A Coordinated Community Response (Part 1)
This course will provide practical suggestions about how to protect yourself and others during a bio-event. Course IV: A Coordinated Community Response (Part 2)
This webcast will discuss the diagnosis, treatment and post-exposure prophylaxis for the Class A biological agents associated with bioterrorism. Course V: Liability and Preparedness: Avoiding the Pitfalls
This course will present the legal aspects associated with being a volunteer pharmacist and nurses during and after bio-hazard events or disasters.
Course Objectives: Liability and Preparedness
- Discuss the legal aspects associated with volunteering as community pharmacists and nurses during and after bio-hazard events or natural disasters.
- Present information on the Homeland Security Act, and other pieces of federal and state legislation indicating how they impact community- based health care practitioners.
Faculty:
Edward Rickert, BS, RPh, JD
Partner
Smith, Rickert and Smith, LLD
Sharon Opryszek, RN, JD
Assistant State's Attorney
Cook County, Illinois
Disclosure: These faculty members have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Frequently Asked Questions section will supply answers to the most common questions associated with bioterror events.
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Technologies Used
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 Macromedia Flash
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Price: FREE!
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ACPE Accreditation
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University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
This home study web activity has been assigned a maximum of 1.5 credit hours (0.15 CEU) and the ACPE UPN: 016-000-06-006-H03.
This accreditation expires on 07/01/2009.
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To receive educational credit, participants must complete an online evaluation form and pass the online assessment with a score of 70% or better. If you do not receive a minimum score of 70% or better, you are permitted 1 retake(s). After passing the assessment, you can view, print and track your statements of credit online. There is no fee to participate in this activity.
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The material presented here does not reflect the views of Pharmacy Choice, Inc., RxSchool, or the companies providing educational content. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.
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