The Central United States Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC), in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is presenting a one-day class titled “Disaster Medicine 101: Post-Earthquake Public Health and Medical Issues in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.” It will be held April 10, 2008, in Sikeston, MO at the Clinton Building.
What is it?
The class is a one-day general overview of public health concepts related to the earthquake threat in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
Who should attend?
It will be open to first responders, medical professionals, public health officials, emergency managers, and others concerned with public health issues following an earthquake. The class is limited to 100 attendees, so sign up fast!
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- The New Madrid Earthquake Threat
- Effects of a Major Earthquake on Key Infrastructure (Health and Medical Related)
- Rapid Assessments and Disease Surveillance Activities during a Major Disaster
- Risk Communications
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- Role of the Environmental Health Specialist During a Disaster
- Earthquake Medical Consequences and Injury Prevention
- Disaster Mental Health Consequences: Protecting the Victims and Responders
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How much is it?
FREE! ***NOTE: You may be able to use BT/BioTerrorism (All-Hazard) funding to defray travel costs. Please contact your state health department for details and confirmation***
When is it?
April 10, 2008, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where is it?
Clinton Building (Community Services Building)
501 Campanella Drive
Sikeston, Missouri
Other Information
Certificates of Completion will be provided at the end of the course for pre-registered participants. There is no travel assistance for this course. For more information, contact CUSEC at (800) 824-5817.
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