AoO-TRMs (REM-8) Management of Radiation Emergency Patients (01:02:40)
This module will provide an understanding on how to handle and manage patients who are contaminated with radioactive materials while protecting healthcare providers.
Continuing Medical Education Credit - Accreditation Statement
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 1.0 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 1.0 hour of AOA Category 1-B CME credits. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Three-minute preview (optional) http://mediasite.lmunet.edu/Mediasite/Play/da9b851fe2e1486b80926529adcc65121d
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. Understand the appropriate priorities and adaptations required for the medical management of a patient contaminated with radioactive materials
2. Describe the sequence of activities in the emergency care of the contaminated patient
Robert C. Beauchamp, RN
Staff Nurse/Paramedic, Radiation Emergency Assistance Center Training Site (REAC/TS)
Mr. Beauchamp 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
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
- 1.00 AOA CME Credit
- 1.00 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