At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Define biological, chemical, and radiological bioterrorism
2. Identify the role of the health care provider in the event of a bioterrorism attack
3. Identify common bacterial and viral agents that may be used in a bioterrorism attack
4. Describe the steps that should be taken in response to various biological agents
5. Identify various toxins that may be used in a bioterrorism attack
6. Describe the appropriate response to an attack using various toxins
7. Describe the steps that should be taken following a chemical attack
8. Describe the ways in which terrorists may commit a radiological attack
9. Describe the various treatments that may be used following radiation exposure
10. Describe the various types of personal protective equipment that may be used when dealing with a biological, chemical, or radiological attack

  Level 2. Basic Application of Skills and Concepts

AchieveCE is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2025. 

AchieveCE is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. GNA Approved Provider Number is 4003268. AchieveCE is an approved provider from July 14, 2022 to January 14, 2023.

This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support.