Sep 2024 Offering

Course: PER 211 - Medical Management of Chem, Bio, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive Events
Date & Times: Sep 3 - 4, 2024 from 8 AM - 4 PM
Description: What if a catastrophic event occurs? Will you be ready? Will you need a special level of protection? Is decontamination necessary? Do you have the right medications?

PER 211, Medical Management of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives, (CBRNE) Events answers these questions and more as you learn how to distinguish between different agents of concern that could be used in a major incident.

This course is a combination of facilitated discussions, small-group exercises, Human Patient Simulator hands-on scenarios, and traditional classroom discussions. Exercises are conducted in a CBRNE scenario using both adult and pediatric Human Patient Simulators to reinforce classroom lectures and interaction.

This course promotes critical thinking skills while utilizing the RAPID-Care concept. The multi-discipline make-up of the participants helps to strengthen information sharing, communications, and medical surge capabilities.
Hours: 16
Region: 4
Locations: LSU AgCenter
157 Cherokee Drive
Crowley, LA 70526
POST Approved: No
Target Audiences: Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Emergency Management Director, Private Sector, Public Works, Security and Safety, Public Health, Volunteer Organizations, and Public Safety Communications (911)
Availability: Open To The Public
Prerequisites: None Set
: Registration deadline is Sep 2, 2024 11:59 PM