Biological warfare remains a concern in the United States, which suffered anthrax attacks in 2001. This module gives an overview of anthrax and plague, including their history, natural causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

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Goal and Learning Outcomes

The goal of this continuing education program is to familiarize healthcare providers with bioterrorism and its implications for care. Part 1 focuses on the history of bioterrorism, the healthcare provider’s role in recognizing the signs and management of anthrax and plague infection, and measures the government has instituted in preparation for possible bioterrorism attacks. Part 2 focuses on the healthcare provider’s role in emergency preparedness and response and on keys to recognizing and responding to botulism and smallpox. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:

Discuss the history of bioterrorism
Describe the signs, symptoms, and management of anthrax and plague infection
Discuss measures the government has instituted in case of bioterrorism attacks

Course Authors

Dawn Demangone-Yoon

Dana Bartlett

MSN, RN, MA,

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NURSES

In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP#13791

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Disclosures

None of the planners/faculty, unless otherwise noted, for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Accreditation Information

This course is intended for multiple professions, including nurses, EMTS/paramedics, laboratory professionals, physicians, and respiratory therapists.

Nurses: Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

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Biological Weapons & Emergency Preparedness, Part 1

Anthrax and Plague

This course is free with an Unlimited CE upgrade!

This course is FREE with Unlimited CE!

This course is FREE with Unlimited CE!

Goal and Learning Outcomes

Course Authors

Dawn Demangone-Yoon

Dana Bartlett

Accreditation Information

NURSES

Biological Weapons & Emergency Preparedness, Part 1