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Jan 15, 2025
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2023-2024 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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HLS 205 - Bioterrorism & Public Health Emergencies
An examination of the roles and responsibilities of hospitals, public health agencies, and the emergency medical services system in preparing for, and responding to, natural and human-made disasters, including bioterrorism. This course explores the objectives and implementation of federal, state, and local health emergency management programs.
Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe the difference between public health and medicine.
- Identify legal and ethical issues in emergency medical services and disaster medicine.
- Explain current Federal, State, and local organizations and programs supporting health emergency management.
- Explain the threat posed by Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) weapons.
- Identify response actions for selected Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) weapons.
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