This presentation by Nelson Couch, Ph.D., CIH, CSP, Triangle Health & Safety, Inc. gives you an overview of chemical weapons and toxic industrial chemicals, related hazards, biological effects and detection, protection and decontamination basics. The educational objectives are:
• Define terms related to chemical weapons and toxic industrial chemicals
• Recognize and discuss the various hazards related to chemical weapons and toxic industrial chemicals
• Recognize and discuss the biological effects associated with chemical weapons and toxic industrial chemicals
• Discuss the key elements in detection, protection and decontamination
These learning modules are applicable to all public health, medical, veterinary, pharmacy, emergency management, hospital and other professionals interested in public health preparedness.
Participants in this course will receive .05 CEU credits for the completion of this course. These modules are created by faculty and guest lecturers at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.