Dental CE Course: Bioterrorism: A Public Health Challenge

Course Description
Six years after the September 11, 2001 attacks, America's response to bioterrorism is still evolving. Responding to multiple threats or perceived threats is complex. Patience and resolve will aid the government and the public health community in developing short-term and long-term solutions.

This course will cover:

The federal agencies that will lead the defense against possible biological and chemical threats;
Potential biological and chemical threats to the U.S. population; and
State of preparedness among federal agencies


Course Objectives
At the end of this program, the reader will be able to:
Describe the federal governmental entities responsible for addressing outbreaks and what roles each play.
Identify the possible biological and chemical agents that pose a risk to the United States' population
List the symptoms associated with biological or chemical agents.
Discuss the use of agents in 21st Century warfare.
Discuss treatment options for the five potential pathogens.
List the measures that first-responders to a chemical attack should take.
Identify the environmental signs that an intentional release of a lethal chemical has taken place.
Evaluate the preparedness of government agencies to respond to bioterrorist attacks