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Institute of Emergency Management
Performance/Operations Level
Course # IEM-220
Course Title
Emergency Response to Domestic Biological Incidents – Operations Level
Description
The primary purpose of the course is to assist emergency responders and local government officials in developing a plan of action in dealing with future bioterrorist attacks though an understanding of what a biological attack is, what it can do, and how best to deal with its consequences.
Course Objectives
The objective of the course is to provide a balanced view of the risks and threats associated with a biological incident and to highlight some of the techniques currently being used to counter the problem.
• Understand the common misconceptions and realities about bioterrorism and how to communicate with the public on these issues.
• Understand the differences among bacteria, viruses, and toxins.
• Understand the difference between infection and contagion.
• Know the most likely bioterrorism agents and how to respond to them.
• Understand which diseases are likely to be fatal and which are like to be debilitating, and how to reduce the negative effects.
OGT Training Level
Performance/Operations
Delivery
Instructor taught course delivered at training locations identified by sponsoring local or state agency.
Course Length
24 hours
Prerequisites
• Any Basic Awareness Course
Target Audience
• Law Enforcement |
• Emergency Medical Services |
• Emergency Management |
• Government Admin |
• Fire Service |
• Hazardous Materials |
• Health Care |
• Public Health |
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Benefits
• Certificate of Completion from LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (2.4 CEUs).
• This course may be suitable for EMS continuing education credit. EMS continuing education requirements can be determined by referring to the EMS Certification Standards Manual, Section XI. Continuing Education Methods.
Other Information
This course is intended to supplement existing in-service training programs at emergency response agencies at local and state levels in the U.S.
Student Expectations
To receive certification, students are expected to be in attendance during the entire length of the course and successfully complete all aspects of testing.