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Video Webcast: "Recognition of Illness Associated With Chemical Exposure" NEW! Aug 5, 2004
This webcast aims to increase the likelihood that health-care providers will recognize a chemical-release–related illness & that public health authorities will implement the appropriate emergency response & public health actions.
Plague Training Module NEW! Jun 17, 2004
Eight-lesson Web-based module designed to teach you about the natural epidemiology of plague & how to manage it as both a natural disease & an intentional attack. Available for continuing education credit.
 
Video Webcast: "Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: A Primer" NEW! Jun 24, 2004
This webcast provides Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) planners with an overview of the critical aspects of a mass dispensing operation.
Introductory Materials
Video: "The History of Bioterrorism"
Describes the role of Category A agentssuch as anthrax, plague, smallpox, botulism, viral hemorrhagic fevers, & tularemia—as weapons of bioterrorism
Anthrax Overview Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF (1.2 MB/62 pages)
Slide set
 Microsoft PowerPoint PowerPoint (7.96 MB/62 slides)
Public Health/Clinical Training
Plague Training Module NEW! Jun 17, 2004
Eight-lesson Web-based module designed to teach you about the natural epidemiology of plague & how to manage it as both a natural disease & an intentional attack. Available for continuing education credit.
Smallpox Vaccination and Adverse Events Training Module
Warning: may contain graphic medical images not suitable for children
Smallpox: What Every Clinician Should Know (online training)
Interactive program to train clinicians on the recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of smallpox; CME, CNE, CHES, and CEU credit available
CDC Presentations from First National Congress on Public Health Readiness NEW! Jul 30, 2004
Selected presentations from CDC speakers at this conference, held July 20-22, 2004
Public Health Training Network (PHTN)
Centers for Public Health Preparedness
Helps local public health workers prepare to respond to health threats, including bioterrorism.
Laboratory Training
National Laboratory Training Network (NLTN)
Provides clinical, environmental, and public health laboratory training courses. Site includes extensive bioterrorism resources.
Videos & Satellite Broadcasts
To order a videotape of a broadcast, contact the Public Health Foundation by e-mail at info@phf.org or by calling 1-877-252-1200 (US) or 301-645-7773 (International) (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST). The Public Health Foundation may only be able to obtain videos for broadcasts with an * at the end of their names.
Video webcast: Medical Response to Nuclear & Radiological Terrorism
This archived Feb 10, 2004 webcast provides clinicians with the most current information on possible radiological scenarios, basic information on radiation & protection for clinicians, medical management of victims of a radiological incident, & decontamination & treatment of victims.
Webcast: Recognition, Management and Surveillance of Ricin-Associated Illness
Information for clinicians & public health officials on recognition, management, & disposition of patients; & identification of epidemiologic clues possibly associated with a covert ricin release.
Video: "The History of Bioterrorism"
Describes the role of Category A agentssuch as anthrax, plague, smallpox, botulism, viral hemorrhagic fevers, & tularemia—as weapons of bioterrorism
CDC Bioterrorism Update: Smallpox Preparedness (video)
Dec 6, 2002. Archived video webcast on preparation for vaccinating public health and healthcare response personnel.
Bioterrorism-Related Webcasts from the Third International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases (ICEID 2002)
25 archived webcasts from ICEID, March 24-27, 2002
Treatment Options for Postal and Other Workers Exposed to Anthrax
For postal and other workers. Reviews options for people exposed to airborne anthrax spores, who may be at risk for inhalational anthrax. Archived 12/21/01 webcast provided by University of North Carolina School of Public Health, plus online presentation.
Update on Options for Preventive Treatment for Persons at Risk for Inhalational Anthrax
Presentations and text transcript from 12/21/01 event. Webcast, provided by University of North Carolina School of Public Health
Influenza - Prevention, Detection and Control - Dec. 20, 2001
On University of North Carolina School of Public Health site
Smallpox: What Every Clinician Should Know (Video)
Risk Communication and Bioterrorism - Dec 6, 2001*
On University of North Carolina School of Public Health site
Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Anthrax – Lessons Learned - Nov 29, 2001*
On University of North Carolina School of Public Health site
Bioterrorism and the Healthcare Epidemiology/Infection Control Team - Nov 16, 2001*
On University of North Carolina School of Public Health site
Coping with Bioterrorism – The Role of the Laboratorian - Nov. 9, 2001*
Archived video webcast and text transcript
Anthrax: What Every Clinician Should Know, Part 2 - Nov. 1, 2001*
Archived video webcast and text transcript
Anthrax: What Every Clinician Should Know, Part 1 - Oct. 18, 2001*
Archived video webcast and text transcript
CDC Anthrax Update: Interview with Dr. Jeffrey P. Koplan, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - October 18, 2001
RealPlayer video clips and text
Response to Bioterrorism – Part 1: Overview and Clinical Aspects of Critical Biological Agents RealOne Player Video (1 hour 35 minutes)
Response to Bioterrorism – Part 2: The Laboratory Response Network and Agents of Bioterrorism RealOne Player Video (1 hour 8 minutes)
Other Resources
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