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Get the facts on preparing for
bioterrorism. Get informed about infection control. Get the course
that helps you understand it all.
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Addresses OSHA 1910.1030 and NFPA 1581 training requirements |
For emergency first responders, the risk
of being exposed to communicable diseases while on the job is real
and serious. Silent War: Second Edition helps reduce this threat
by training first responders in all aspects of infection control
and by preparing them for anything from patient contact to bioterrorist
attacks.
Second edition contains:
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Expanded material on bioterrorism, hepatitis
C, tuberculosis, HIV and Ebola
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The latest virus and disease information
from the Centers of Disease Control
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Recent legal developments concerning
confidentiality and other issues
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Sections on modes of transmission, body
substance isolation, scene survival techniques and more
Plus detailed, easy-to-follow
instruction from industry experts:
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Jeff Berg –
Battalion Chief/EMS Coordinator/Training Officer, Vista (CA)
Fire Department
Chief Jeff Berg has extensive experience both practicing and
managing paramedic level EMS programs and holds a bachelor’s
degree and several associate’s degrees in fire and EMS.
In addition, he coordinates HazMat response activities on
a daily basis for the Vista Fire Department.
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Sandra Elias, R.N., O.H.N. –
Occupational Health, Safety and Worker’s Compensation
Consultant
Sandra Elias is a nationally renowned speaker, presenter and
educator on the subject of bloodborne pathogens and infectious
disease prevention. As an Occupational Health, Safety and
Worker's Compensation Consultant, she is responsible for enhancing
employee health and safety for more than 9,000 clients. She
has served as president of the Orange County (CA) Assn. of
Occupational Health Nurses and as director of the American
Assn. of Occupational Health Nurses.
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John Linstrom –
Chief Content Officer, Emergency WORLD
John Linstrom served more than 20 years in fire departments
in CA and TX before retiring with the rank of Assistant Chief.
He is a National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer graduate
and adjunct instructor. In addition, he is an active member
of the Federal Mass Fatalities Recovery Team (FEMA Region
IX) as well as a member in the California Task Force 6 of
the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System.
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Robert May –
Fire Chief, Big Bear Lake (CA) Fire Department
Chief Robert May is a 30-year fire and EMS service veteran.
During his long career, he has held the positions of elected
official, consultant, EMS educator and fire instructor, among
others. He holds several bachelor’s and master’s
degrees as well as a juris doctorate in law.
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Jack McCartt –
Battalion Chief, Boca Raton (FL) Fire Rescue Services
Chief Jack McCartt has served the Boca Raton department for
more than 20 years. As well as fulfilling his duties as Battalion
Chief, he is also a nationally recognized trainer on a number
of topics, including EMS, hazardous materials, firefighting
and terrorism.
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Michael L. Smith –
Deputy Chief/Director of Safety, District of Columbia Fire
Department
Chief Michael L. Smith has spent more than 28 years with the
District of Columbia Fire Department. He is an adjunct instructor
at the National Fire Academy and an instructor of building
construction and advanced strategy/tactics at the University
of the District of Columbia. His education includes degrees
in fire science, construction management and labor law, and
he holds a journeyman carpenter certificate.
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The step-by-step course that saves
lives – especially your own
Silent War: Second Edition is a comprehensive, video course
that educates emergency first responders on the hazards of common
airborne and bloodborne pathogens and provides them with the latest
methods and techniques for preventing infection.
The Silent War full course package has all
you need for in-house training, including:
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3 DVDs
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Module 1 – Understanding Infection
Control
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Module 2 – WMD’s Biological
Weapons
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Module 3 – How to Stay Healthy
and Survive
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Module 4 – Pre-Arrival and On-Scene
Infection Control
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Module 5 –Post-Emergency Infection
Control
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Module 6 – Exposure, Follow Up
and Confidentiality
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Student textbook with assignments/activities
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Step-by-step instructor guide with lesson plans and exam questions
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