Emergency Response to Chemical Weapons and Radiation Incidents

Emergency Response to Chemical Weapons and Radiation Incidents is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/28
Course Originally Released On: 03/01/25

Overview:
This course provides healthcare professionals with an understanding of how to manage chemical weapons and radiation attacks.

Goals and Learning Outcomes:
This course reviews the basics of what to do in the event of a chemical weapon attack or radiation event. Healthcare professionals in the emergency and acute care setting will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of injury from a chemical or radiation attack, how to decontaminate affected patients, and how to manage patients with these types of injuries. The course also covers how healthcare workers can be prepared for a chemical weapon attack or radiation incident.

After taking this course, you should be able to:

• 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.