Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ERCWRBPEMS
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall methods for preparing for and responding to chemical or radiation attacks in the prehospital, emergency, and acute care settings.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of a chemical attack or radiation exposure.
Apply knowledge of decontamination to the management of patients with chemical or radiation exposure.
Identify treatments for chemical and radiation injuries.
Outline:
Incidents for EMS
Section 1: Introduction to Chemical Weapons and Radiation Incidents
Overview of Chemical and Radiation Attacks
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Radiation Incidents
Understanding Radiation
Radiation Exposure
Protecting Healthcare Workers From Radiation Exposure
Managing Patient Radiation Exposure and Injury
Diagnosis and Treatment
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Chemical Weapons
Overview of Chemical Attacks
Nerve Agents
Cyanide (Blood Agents)
Choking Agents
Vesicants (Blister Agents)
Key Takeaways
Section 4: 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.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: EMS Personnel (EMT, EMR, AEMT and Paramedics); in the following settings: Pre-Hospital Care Setting.
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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.