Bioterrorism Preparedness Training for Healthcare Professionals

The following Bioterrorism Preparedness Training for Healthcare Professionals course is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on how to deliver inclusive, evidence-based reproductive and sexual healthcare with attention to contraception, STIs, mental health, and the needs of diverse and vulnerable populations.

What you will learn:

• Introduction to Bioterrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction

  • What is a mass casualty incident?

  • Historical Context

• Categories of Bioterrorism Agents

  • Transmission and Contagion

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safety Protocols

  • Recommendations

  • Decontamination Procedures

  • Risks and Challenges

• Clinical Manifestations and Treatment Protocols

  • Long-Term Care Considerations

  • Investigations and Management

• Syndromic Surveillance and Reporting Procedures

  • Public Health Infrastructure

• Emergency Preparedness

  • Response Planning

  • Communication

Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion to verify you have finished the training. Course length: 1 hour & 45 minutes; CME: 1.75. 

The information contained in these trainings was derived from publications of OSHA, OCR, FDA, CDC, NIAID, ATSDR, HHS or WHO (Government Sourced Material). None of the planners, authors or instructors for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. The Government Sourced Material used by AMC is available for no charge on their associated websites. The use of the Government Sourced Material by AMC does not imply endorsement or recommendation by OSHA, OCR, FDA, CDC, NIAID, ATSDR, HHS or WHO or by the United States Government, of AMC, its enterprise, its facility, its services or its products. © 2025 American Medical Compliance, no copyright claimed in Government Sourced Material. If you are not completely satisfied with this course within 30 days you will receive a full refund.

American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians. Our Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare providers to improve patient care outcomes. Through high-quality educational activities, we aim to address the identified educational gaps and to support the continuous professional development of our medical community. American Medical Compliance designates this activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim this credit for their complete participation in this activity.