Clinical Challenges in the Community Management of Patients with Special Needs in Disaster
Course Description:The evolution of modern medical competencies and expanded populations of increased vulnerability pose a significant challenge to today’s public health professional in providing shelter and support during times of disaster in both the urban and rural en
Category
  • Behavioral Health
Format
  • Self-study / Enduring
Credits
  • 8.00 Participation/CE
Community Management of High-Dose Radiological Events
Course Description:According to recent threat analyses, the potential use of a Radiation Dispersal Device (RDD) remains the most likely exposure to weapons of mass destruction which American citizens are likely to experience.
Category
  • Behavioral Health
Format
  • Self-study / Enduring
Credits
  • 2.00 Participation/CE
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Dissecting the Post-Spill Impact
Course Description:The Deepwater Horizon oil spill and residual oil continues to require follow-up by public health professionals.
Category
  • Behavioral Health
Format
  • Self-study / Enduring
Credits
  • 2.00 Participation/CE
Nuclear Power Plant Safety and the Public Health Response
Course Description:Japan’s Dai-ichi nuclear power plant crisis in 2011 impacted countries thousands of miles away.  The crisis shed light on several issues including protective action measures and population monitoring.
Category
  • Behavioral Health
Format
  • Self-study / Enduring
Credits
  • 2.00 Participation/CE
Successful Strategies for Integration of Immunization and Emergency Preparedness Programs in Planning and Practice
Course Description:This broadcast will convene a panel of subject matter experts from both immunization and emergency preparedness programs to address national policy recommendations developed by the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM).
Category
  • Behavioral Health
Format
  • Self-study / Enduring
Credits
  • 2.00 Participation/CE
A Multi-state, Multi-organizational Solution to Limited Regional Pediatric Medical Surge Capacity in the Southeastern United States
Course Description:A lack of pediatric surge capacity is particularly acute in the Southeastern United States because of the relatively low number of pediatric facilities and limited health resources.
Category
  • Behavioral Health
Format
  • Self-study / Enduring
Credits
  • 2.00 Participation/CE
Utilizing Government Resources in a Disaster
Course Description:The expectation in emergencies is that all citizens affected in the disaster area receive prompt appropriate care.
Category
  • Behavioral Health
Format
  • Self-study / Enduring
Credits
  • 2.00 Participation/CE
Staffing for Emergency Response and Recovery
Course Description:In recent years, attention and resources have focused on emergency preparedness plans, systems and training.
Category
  • Behavioral Health
Format
  • Self-study / Enduring
Credits
  • 2.00 Participation/CE
Needs of Our Children: Pediatric Care Before, During and After Disasters
Course Description:The expectation during emergencies is that the care provided for adults is also appropriate for children. However, children have unique healthcare needs. In 2004, more than 25 percent (approximately 73 million) of the total U.S.
Category
  • Behavioral Health
Format
  • Self-study / Enduring
Credits
  • 2.00 Participation/CE
Addressing Disaster and Emergency Stress Beyond First Responders: Implications for Individuals, Families, and the Workplace
Course Description:After the recent series of deadly hurricanes, few people need to be convinced that the stressors of responding to and recovering from these events are overwhelming.
Category
  • Behavioral Health
Format
  • Self-study / Enduring
Credits
  • 2.00 Participation/CE

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