Evansville, IN – According to the state officials, the 10-module course will also provide a framework to enhance recognition of the common health effects of apparently disparate chemical toxins, describe the risk to various healthcare workers, and introduce clinical and public health management strategies.
IDOH officials announced the main objectives of the course:
- Understand the concept of chemical agents of opportunity (AoO) – TICs, TIMs
- Identify possible terrorist use of AoO
- Discuss past mass exposure to AoO
- Describe the major health effects of TICs and TIMs and other important non-volatile chemical agents
- Identify primary treatment modalities for victims
- Appreciate the basis for increased public health preparedness for these agents
- Understand the psychological impact of mass casualties from such exposures
- Understand the implementation of “first receiver” OSHA guidance
You can register for this course here.
