Bioterrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction: Emergency Preparedness for Nevada Nurses
- Continuing education credit hours 4.00
- Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
- Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
Course Objectives
Describe terrorism and weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).
Identify appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used when treating patients potentially or actually exposed to biological, chemical, and nuclear agents.
Discuss preparedness and response to biological, chemical, and nuclear agents.
Review signs and symptoms of exposure to and emergency treatment for patients exposed to biological, chemical, and nuclear agents.
Describe syndromic surveillance and reporting procedures.
Explain the Health Alert Network (HAN), including its purpose and the features unique to the Nevada HAN.
Course Description
Fulfills 4-hour Nevada nursing CEU bioterrorism training requirement relating to the medical consequences of an act of terrorism that involves the use of a weapon of mass destruction (WMD). Prepare for and respond effectively to an act of bioterrorism, including methods of protection for NV nurses (RN/LPN) and patients, and the role of HAN and NVHAN.
Regulations/Board Approvals
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc., is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Accredited and Approved Nationwide High-Quality CEU Courses since 1998.





