Radiation Incidents and Emergency Preparedness

$20.00

i 1.00 Hours

Course Overview

Radiation emergencies are high-hazard, low-frequency events and are one of the least understood and most frightening. EMS and ED staff believe they are not prepared to deal with radiological incidents. A mass-casualty incident from radiation is likely to generate large numbers of victims requiring decontamination. These events will also generate large numbers of "worried well" who will further complicate the incident. This module provides information about radiological contamination and medical care after an incident that involves radiation sources. It explains the basic principles of radiation and possible scenarios for radiological incidents and discusses injuries, radiological contamination routes, presenting signs and symptoms and treatments associated with radiological incidents.

About the Course Author

Nancy Mannion Bonalumi, DNP, RN, CEN, FAEN, has more than 35 years of experience in emergency nursing as a clinician, educator, and nurse leader. She is the president of NMB Global Leadership LLC.

Nancy Mannion Bonalumi, DNP, RN, CEN, FAEN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Accreditation Information

Certificates provided by accrediting body (3 Match)

Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education

1.00HOURS

This CE activity is accredited for 1.0 Basic CEH by OnCourse Learning, a Relias LLC company, an organization accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE).
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Florida Board of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

1.00HOURS

Florida Board of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (Provider # 50-290).
Tennessee Department of Health: Emergency Medical Services

1.00HOURS

Tennessee Department of Health: Emergency Medical Services CEBroker Provider # 50-290

Course Details

Course Code:

REL-ACU-0-19-GANN-F3-0016
Hours:

1.00
Type:

Online Course
Release Date:

2020-09-01
Expiration Date:

2022-05-31
Learning Objectives:

Discuss the basic roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals when they respond to a radiological mass casualty incident; Discuss the injuries, radiological contamination routes, presenting signs and symptoms and treatments associated with radiological incidents; Explain the basic principles of radiation and possible scenarios for radiological incidents
Target Audience:

The target audience for this course is: Entry level Emergency Medical Personnel; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Course Delivery Method and Format:

Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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