FIRST RECEIVERS OF VICTIMS OF MASS CASUALITY (OSX 978) (0.8 CEUs)

Course Description
This course focuses on protection of hospital based first receivers during releases of chemicals, radiological particles, and biological agents (overt releases) that produce victims who may need decontamination prior to administration of medical care.

Prerequisite
OSX 977 - Healthcare Facility Safety - Hazards and Solutions

Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, the successful student will be able to:

• Identify steps to plan for incidents involving hazardous substances
• Identify sources of exposure and hazards and suggest possible solutions
• Describe types of training necessary for each classification of employees responding to mass casualty emergencies
• Develop a working Emergency Management Plan

CEUs: 0.8