OVERVIEW

WMed Michigan's CHEMPACK Program Training Module is organized by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMED).

Release Date: December 10, 2023
End Date: December 10, 2026

Description:
This learning module will provide intermediate level information about the Michigan CHEMPACK program, agency roles, nerve agent exposure treatment options, and additional responder/provider information. For more information, please contact Kerry Chamberlain 517-335-8150.

Objectives:
• Identify the purpose of the CHEMPACK program.
• Describe the roles of the agencies involved with the Michigan CHEMPACK program.
• Identify signs, symptoms and appropriate treatment for nerve agent exposure.
• Identify the process for requesting CHEMPACK asset.
• Identify appropriate healthcare provider safety when responding to a nerve agent incident.

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine and Bureau of Emergency Preparedness, EMS and Systems of Care. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Interprofessional Continuing Education:
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians:
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses:
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 1 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians:
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 1 contact hours for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

1 Contact Hours

1 IPCE

TARGET AUDIENCE

NursingPhysician AssistantHospitalistInternal MedicineEmergency MedicinePediatricsCritical Care MedicineNurse Practitioners

SPECIALITIES

Critical Care MedicineEmergency MedicineFamily PracticeInfectious DiseaseInternal MedicineNurse PractitionerPediatricsPhysician AssistantsPublic Health