| Description |
This course gives details on dealing with a radiation disaster. It was written to be accessible for both health care professionals and the public. You will learn threat scenarios, fundamentals of radiation and its damage, policies for the public, tactics for pre-hospital emergency services, plans for hospital medical management, learn strategies for hospital emergency care of victims, and gain insight from previous radiation catastrophes. The course is geared to health care workers, but is clear enough for the public. It contains videos, narrations, and animations. Approved for 5 hours of EMS Continuing Education in Maryland. This continuing education activity is approved by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS). CECBEMS# 03-CECB-F3-0245. CEH Number and Type: 5 First Responder, Basic, or Advanced. 351 pages.Taking this course will enable you to obtain ANCC credits for 5 contact hours of nursing continuing education. ANCC-accredited courses may be used by the following professional continuing education categories: Registered nurses, Nurse practitioners, Advanced practice nurses, Licensed vocational or practical nurses, Nursing assistants, Occupational therapists, Recreation therapists, Physical therapists, Respiratory therapists. You will need to check with your professional society for confirmation. In addition, this course is licensed for the following professional credits in the state of California: Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASWs), Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs), Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEP). |
