Events for Saturday, November 07, 2009

This course is also known as PER 211. This is a Homeland Security Course.

DESCRIPTION:

Participants completing this program will be able to properly perform patient triage, decontamination, treatment, and transportation in the event of exposure to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) weapons. The course consists of facilitated discussions, small group exercises, hands-on activities, and task-oriented practical applications.
Course participants will use both state-of-the-art adult and pediatric human patient simulators to
promote critical thinking skills while utilizing the RAPID Care concept.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to demonstrate the skills necessary for proper detection and monitoring, triage, mass decontamination, treatment, stabilization, self-protection, and cross-contamination prevention.


THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS COURSE

Continuing Education Credits:

Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS)- 24 hrs
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) -18.5 hours
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) - 22.75 hours


Course pre-requisite:

Participants should complete two online courses before attending the course. These Internet courses are available at no cost to the participant. Visit www.teexwmdcampus.com and complete:
Basic EMS Concepts for WMD Incidents
WMD / Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders

AUDIENCE:

EMS Technicians / paramedics
Fire and HazMat personnel
Law Enforcement
Public Health
Physicians / physician assistants
Emergency Management
Hospital / Medical treatment facility personnel

LOCATION:

Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center
20 South Military Trail
West Palm Beach, Florida
33415


TIME:

Friday: 6:00 PM -10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

REGISTRATION:

Please email your registration to: chd06Post@doh.state.fl.us or call 954-762-3874

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