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

1. Identify issues affecting food and water safety following a natural disaster
2. Describe the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and how they can be prevented
3. Describe the types of environmental hazards that may be encountered following a storm along with the appropriate safety measures
4. Describe how natural disasters may affect the availability of medications and medical supplies for the chronically ill
5. Identify steps that can be taken to minimize injuries and illnesses during storm cleanup
6. Describe the types of mental health issues that can arise following a natural disaster along with coping strategies

  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. Provider ID# 386503.

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 July 14, 2025.

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