The goal of this training program is to train primary care providers and staff in preparing their office setting for public health emergencies, including natural disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and bioterrorism.

The training highlights how to put into practice the use of an emergency preparedness plan, build infrastructure for communication and coordinated protocols, and provides on-going education and training for health care providers.

• Clarify your role in emergency preparedness & response
  
  
• Become familiar with national, regional, & state resources
  
  
• Understand importance of protecting yourself, your family, and your patients
  
  
• Know the common problems of emergency response and how to prepare for them
  
  
• Recognize the value of an Emergency Response Plan for this practice

Target Audience
Office Managers and Staff, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Social Workers

Cost
Free of charge. This program is supported by the Vermont AHEC Program and the Vermont Department of Health. Lunch will be provided to participants at no cost.

Free Resources
Emergency Response Plan template
Local Emergency Preparedness Procedures booklet
PDR Guide to Biological and Chemical Warfare Response

Location
On-site at your practice

Professional Education
1 CME Credit or 1.2 Contact Hours will be awarded to participants

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The University of Vermont and Northeastern Vermont Area Health Education Center (AHEC). The University of Vermont is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Vermont designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

For more information on emergency preparedness training, please contact us!