Course number Botulism
Hours 1.00 Hours

Description

Botulism is a naturally occurring toxin which results in a number of cases annually. Released on a large scale, the toxin has the potential to substantially tax a jurisdictional health care system. Participants taking this class will develop an understanding of botulism and how to better address either an intentional or unintentional release of the substance.

Delivery Location

Course Length

Varies on participant's progress; estimated completion time is 3-4 hours

Topics

• Participants will identify the four (4) types of botulism along with signs and symptoms of each
• Participants will discuss the identification, diagnosis and treatment of botulism
• Participants will identify the role of Public Health in a botulism case and the process for requesting anti-toxin
• Learn to recognize key features of intentional botulism release, as well as ID, using a case study lessons learned form the Texas Health System and the possible impact on healthcare systems as relates to a bioterrorism event

  Prerequisites

  None

  Audience

  Any emergency responder from all disciplines/services

  Other Information

  To register for the course, please visit the NERRTC online Domestic Preparedness Campus at www.teexwmdcampus.com

  Course Point of Contact

  John Rinard, tel. (979) 845-2262, e-mail John.Rinard@teexmail.tamu.edu.