Course Profile

CBR Training for Health Services

The aim of the Victorian Health Services CBR Course is to develop key staff who will be involved in the development of pre-hospital, hospital and public health capability for managing the health aspects of a CBR incident.

The course uses a variety of teaching methods, including examination of previous incidents and syndicate discussion work, supported by a faculty of subject matter experts, to engage participants in this challenging area of learning.

At the end of the workshop participants will be able to:

• Identify relevant state and national CBR arrangements, and counter terrorism plans
• Identify the State Health Emergency Response Plan strategy for managing health aspects of mass casualty incidents
• Appreciate the special characteristics of CBR agents and CBR incidents
• Appreciate the health effects of CBR agents
• Identify mitigation measures for exposure to CBR agents
• Understand the principles of managing health problems associated with CBR incidents
• Contribute to the development of pre-hospital and hospital procedures to manage a CBR incident
• Identify opportunities for further professional development in the principles and practices of disaster medicine as they apply to a CBR incident.

Suggested participants

Participation of senior clinical personnel from a range of health related disciplines are invited to register.

• Hospital Emergency Department medical and nursing personnel
• VMAT personnel
• FEMO personnel
• Critical Care qualified nursing staff
• Infection Control staff
• Occupational Health and Safety staff
• Hospital emergency controllers
• Clinical Educators
• Senior hospital management
• Senior paramedics
• Public Health personnel

There is an expectation that participants will contribute to training and development in CBR at their parent institution following completion of this course.

Enquiries

Please contact Dr Jane Canestra by e-mail at Jane.Canestra@dhs.vic.gov.au

Registration