Hospital First Receiver 1: Recognizing Contaminated Patients

This training course on recognizing contaminated patients is the first module in a four-part program for hospital personnel who may have to deal with mass casualty incidents. Meet the JCAHO's accreditation standards for decontamination and emergency planning and OSHA's requirements for healthcare personnel with this course, providing information on the hazards resulting from widespread contamination due to weapons of mass destruction, industrial accidents and natural disasters.

This course explains the different types of contaminants and the symptoms and health effects they cause. Chemical agents, biological agents and radiological and incendiary devices are explained. The course also details the type of training and knowledge necessary for the different levels of hospital personnel.

Prepare personnel to deal with potentially contaminated patients from a mass casualty incident with this online health and safety training.

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Healthcare personnel responsible for decontamination procedures during a mass casualty incident

• Introduction
• Contamination Threat
• Chemical Agents
• Biological Agents
• Radiological & Incendiary Devices
• Other Sources of Contamination
• First Receiver Training
• Conclusion