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Below is a list of the modules that are available in the Bio-terrorism category. Please select a module to review, take the post test, and then evaluate each module for content and delivery mode. Your input will help us to improve the modules. If you have any questions or problems, please use our support or contact options. Thanks again and please check back for more modules. The running time is listed for each module, please allow 10-15 minutes for the post-test and evaluation. |
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Bio-terrorism
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Module 1 Risk of Chemical Terrorism in Louisiana - (8 min 03 sec)
Upon completion of this block instruction, learners should be able to:
- Explain why Louisiana is at risk for a chemical terrorism event.
- Describe why you need to know the basic concepts of toxicology when preparing for a chemical event.
- Describe two types of chemical events that may occur.
- List three steps in preparing for a chemical event.
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Module 2 Fundamental Concepts of Toxicity - (14 min 33 sec)
Upon completion of this block instruction, learners should be able to:
- Define Toxicology
- List the fundamental concepts for assessing toxicity
- List the conditions needed to assess toxicity
- Define and differentiate the terms: hazard, risk and safety
- Describe the types of toxic effects
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Module 3 Concepts of Exposure - (23 min 05 sec)
Upon completion of this block instruction, learners should be able to:
- Define exposure
- List the conditions needed to define exposure
- Describe the three major routes of exposure
- Explain the importance of duration and frequency of exposure on toxicity
- Describe the sequence of events from the detection of a chemical in the environment to the induction of a health effect.
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Module 4 Concepts of dose response - (16 min 21 sec)
Upon completion of this block instruction, learners should be able to:
- Define dose
- Explain the importance of dose-response relationships
- Define the concept of a threshold dose
- Define the concept of a non-threshold dose
- Explain the use of these concepts for establishing regulatory standards
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Module 5 How body acts on compounds - (13 min 05 sec)
Upon completion of this block instruction, learners should be able to:
- List the five processes by which the body acts on chemical compounds.
- Describe the relationship among the five processes.
- Explain the importance of metabolism for type of toxic effects.
- Describe the utility of these concepts in responding to a chemical event.
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Module 6 Spectrum of Toxic Effects - (21 min 12 sec)
Upon completion of this block instruction, learners should be able to:
- List the five processes by which the body acts on chemical compounds.
- Describe the relationship among the five processes.
- Explain the importance of metabolism for type of toxic effects.
- Describe the utility of these concepts in responding to a chemical event.
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Module 7 Chemicals A Terrorist Might Use - (32 min 12 sec)
Upon completion of this block instruction, learners should be able to:
- Name 6 classes of agents that might be used in chemical terrorism incidents.
- Name the type of damage to organs and tissues caused by blister agents.
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