Course Descriptions
Introduction to Emergency Management (EM 103)
"Introduction to Emergency Management (EM 103)" provides awareness-level emergency preparedness training for the health care delivery workforce.
EM 103 is designed to assist health care workers in understanding the consequences of emergencies and disasters and in preparing for their roles and responsibilities in an emergency or a terrorist event. In addition the course has information on addressing mental health needs and the needs of special populations in an emergency.
Estimated Course Time: 25 minutes
Introduction to Emergency Management with NIMS (EM 103 NIMS)
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"Introduction to Emergency Management with NIMS (EM 103 w/NIMS)" provides awareness-level emergency preparedness training for the health care delivery workforce. Based on the National Incident Management System objectives, EM 103 w/NIMS is designed to assist health care workers in understanding their role in providing continuous care for existing patients and additional patients in the event of an emergency or a terrorist event. In addition, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the types and impact of emergencies and disasters on health care facilities
- Review the critical elements of the National Incident Management System
- Review the purpose and features of the Incident Command System in responding to emergencies and disasters
- Prepare for their roles and responsibilities in an emergency or disaster
- Consider mental health needs in an emergency
- Consider the needs of special populations affected by an emergency
- Review steps for preparing their families for a possible disaster
This course meets the National Incident Management System objectives for IS 100: An Introduction to ICS, IS 700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System and IS 800: Introduction to the National Response Plan for health care delivery organizations as described in the document NIMS: National Standard Curriculum Training Development Guidance, October 2005.
CME credit is available.
Introduction to Radiological Emergency Preparedness (EM 110)
Introduction to Radiological Emergency Preparedness (EM 110) is a 20 minute online course targeting nurses, doctors, radiology technicians, radiation oncologists, radiation safety officers, patient care associates, technical assistants nuclear medicine workers and EMS workers.
This course covers the following topics:
- Basic principles of radiation
- Definitions of terms commonly encountered in radiological and nuclear incidents
- A description of the health risks associated with radioactive material
- Recommendations for safeguarding personal safety during a radiological or nuclear incident
- An outline of strategies for addressing the psychological impact of radiological and nuclear incidents
This course addresses the following competencies:
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
- National Response Plan (NRP)
- National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- The Joint Commission
Estimated Course Time: 20 minutes
Best Practices for the Protection of Health Care Facility-Based First Receivers (Awareness Level) (EM 120)
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This course meets the awareness-level training requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and is a prerequisite for an operations-level course. The course provides information on hazardous substances and the risks associated with them as well as procedures needed to ensure the safety of health care workers and patients during a disaster or emergency event.
In addition, participants will be able to:
- Recognize what hazardous substances are and the risks associated with them in an incident
- Identify potential outcomes associated with an emergency created when hazardous substances are present
- Describe the methods and observations that may be used to recognize the presence of hazardous substances in the work area
- Review their role in their facility's emergency response plan when responding to an incident
- List the ways employees can protect themselves during an incident
CME credit is available.
N95 Respirator and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training for Health Care Workers (EM 121)
The N95 Respirator and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training for Health Care Workers (EM 121) online course uses both text and video to demonstrate the proper donning and doffing of the N95 respirator and personal protective equipment (PPE). This course offers the new or experienced health care worker an introduction or review of how to maximize their safety. The course is designed to align with current practices and terminology established by the OSHA Respirator Standard 1910.134(k), 1910.120, and the armed forces training requirements (USACHPPM, NHRC, AFRL).
Estimated Course Time: 20 minutes
N95 Respirator Fit Tester Training (EM 122)
The N95 Respirator Fit Tester Training (EM 122) online course provides an in-depth look at the fit testing process used to test the seal of the N95 respirator. The N95 respirator is worn by health care workers treating patients with infectious airborne diseases, including pandemic influenza. This course provides just-in-time training to health care workers that must perform fit tests using text, video, and a printable job aid.
Estimated Course Time: 20 minutes
Incident Command Systems (ICS) for Health Care (EM 140)
During an emergency, an Incident Command System (ICS) assists in the command, control and coordination of all efforts aimed at protecting life, preserving property, supporting the emergency response and stabilizing the operations of a health care site.
This course offers an introduction to ICS for health care workers and is designed to:
- Describe the ways an ICS can provide a consistent approach to command and control during an emergency or disaster
- Consider the composition of an effective ICS before an actual incident occurs
- Provide an overview of roles and responsibilities for ICS members
- Review Unified Command, needed when incidents involve not only health care facilities, but other response organizations both private and governmental
Estimated Course Time: 30 minutes
Incident Command Systems (ICS) for Health Care with NIMS (EM 140 NIMS)
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During an emergency, an Incident Command System (ICS) assists in the command, control and coordination of all efforts aimed at protecting life, preserving property, supporting the emergency response and stabilizing the operations of a health care site.
This course provides the health care workforce with an introduction to the National Incident Management System, Incident Command System and the National Response Plan and is designed to:
- Describe the key concepts and principles underlying the National Incident Management System
- Identify the benefits of using the Incident Command System as the national incident management model
- Describe the ways an Incident Command System can provide a consistent approach to command and control during an emergency or disaster
- Consider the composition of an effective Incident Command System before an actual incident occurs
- Provide an overview of roles and responsibilities for Incident Command System members
- Review Unified Command, needed when incidents involve not only health care facilities but other response organizations both private and governmental
- Describe the purpose of the National Response Plan
This course meets the National Incident Management System objectives for IS 200: Basic ICS, IS 700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System and parts of IS 800: Introduction to the National Response Plan, for health care delivery organizations as described in the document National Incident Management System: National Standard Curriculum Training Development Guidance, October 2005.
CME credit is available. Estimated Course Time: 50 minutes
Bioterrorism Preparedness for Clinicians (EM 201)
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"Bioterrorism Preparedness for Clinicians (EM 201)" is designed to prepare physicians and other clinicians for a bioterrorist event or other potential public health emergency. The course helps clinicians recognize bioterrorism agent disease syndromes, learn the precautions they should take, and understand their roles in the event of a public health emergency. EM 201 was tested with physicians prior to its launch on this site.
Estimated Course Time: 50 minutes
Best Practices for the Protection of Health Care Facility-Based First Receivers Operations-Level: Hazard Awareness and Risks (EM 220.1)
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“Best Practices for the Protection of Health Care Facility-Based First Receivers Operations-Level: Hazard Awareness and Risks (EM 220.1)” is designed to advance health care workers from awareness- to operations-level of training for health care-based decontamination teams. The course satisfies the OSHA competencies for operations level decontamination training and addresses: basic hazardous materials terminology, the risks associated with hazardous substances, recognizing the presence of and potential outcomes associated with hazardous substances and risk assessment techniques.
Estimated Course Time: 60 minutes
Best Practices for the Protection of Health Care Facility-Based First Receivers Operations-Level: Personal Protective Equipment (EM 220.2)
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“Best Practices for the Protection of Health Care Facility-Based First Receivers Operations-Level: Hazard Awareness and Risks (EM 220.2)” is designed to advance health care workers from awareness- to operations-level of training for health care-based decontamination teams. The course satisfies the OSHA competencies for operations level decontamination training and addresses: the protection levels identified by OSHA, the different types of personal protective equipment used during the decontamination process, the process for donning and doffing Level C protection and respirator and the challenges and potential solutions associated with wearing personal protective equipment.
Estimated Course Time: 60 minutes
Best Practices for the Protection of Health Care Facility-Based First Receivers Operations-Level: The Decontamination Process (EM 220.3)
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“Best Practices for the Protection of Health Care Facility-Based First Receivers Operations-Level: Hazard Awareness and Risks (EM 220.3)” is designed to advance health care workers from awareness- to operations-level of training for health care-based decontamination teams. The course satisfies the OSHA competencies for operations level decontamination training and addresses: the considerations for preparing for a decontamination event, the basic steps of victim decontamination, special decontamination considerations and the decontamination process.
Estimated Course Time: 60 minutes
Mental Health Aspects of Emergencies and Disasters for Non-Mental Health Professionals (EM 230)
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"Mental Health Aspects of Emergencies and Disasters for Non-MentalHealth Professionals" (EM 230) is a 45-minute course to train health care professionals in the recognition, treatment and referral of patients exhibiting behavioral health consequences related to public health emergencies. The program incorporates brief video vignettes to enhance the learner experience.
CME credit is available. Estimated Course Time: 45 minutes
