Biological Terrorism Training
This course will introduce emergency services personnel to the CDC threat classification system and the potential biological agents that may be employed during a terrorist incident. This course discusses the historical usage of bio-agents, provides a biological agent overview, and provides information on CDC recommended PPE, routes of transmission, incubation periods, signs and symptoms, treatment, potential production equipment, and recognizing and responding to a potential Incident suggestions. While terrorism related, the core fundamentals discussed during the class are the same for a naturally occurring outbreak.
Designed for All Emergency Responders (an EMS background is beneficial but not required) Course length 4 hours
Homeland Security Training Center in Oriskany.
Date: November 20, 2014
Time: 6:30pm
Instructor: David Sayles