AoO-TIMs (ACMT-3) Toxic Industrial Gases as Terrorist Threats (0040:58)
This module will discuss physical characteristics of industrial gases and their impact on exposure presentation and management.
Accreditation and Designation Statements
ACCME
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) designates this educational activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
These CME activities were planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
AOA
Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Council on Continuing Medical Education (CCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians and other health care professionals.
Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) and the AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education (CCME) approve this educational activity for a maximum of .75 hour of AOA Category 1-B CME credits. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Three-minute overview (optional) http://mediasite.lmunet.edu/Mediasite/Play/f8c259a3aaec45babb2f4fc5129a64d31d
Target Audience
Primary Care Physicians - Emergency Medicine, Occupational, Family Practice, General Surgery, Internal Medicine Physicians
Medical Directors for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System
Medical Students, Nursing Students, Physician Assistant (PA) Students, Paramedic Students
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Clinicians
Physician Assistants (PA)
Medical Residents
Pre-Hospital First Responders (EMTs)
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
1. Review history of undustrial gas exposures and regulatory response
2. Identify major compounds of interest
3. Understand the varying clinical picture created by the gases, based on their physical properties and toxicity
4. Address methods to decrease likelihood of exposure and illness
John Devlin, MD
ACMT/CDC/Emory University School of Medicine
Dr. Devlin has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
This educational activity may contain discussion, and will include disclosure by speakers, of any off-label published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA.
Available Credit
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
- 0.50 AOA CME Credit
- 0.75 Attendance
Price
Required Hardware/software
Participants must have access to a computer and a reliable high-speed Internet connection, Note that dial-up Internet connection speeds are not compatible with the learning management system. You will need a PC browser to view (i.e. Chrome, Internet Explorer). Windows 7 or higher is recommended.
Other Operating System Requirements:
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
- Memory: 1GB or higher preferred
- Hard Disk Space: Sufficient to store course materials
- Monitor: 1024 x 768 minimum resolution
- Sound Card: ability to play audio clips
- Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 or Firefox 3.05
- Plug-ins:
- Windows Media for audio and video clips
- Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF files (Download is available for free from http://www.adobe.com).
- Adobe Flash Player