Silent War: Second Edition
Module Summaries

Module 1 – Understanding Infection Control: The Risks, Reasons and Disease Process

Topics include: Rationale for and importance of infection control; reducing the risk of infection; modes of transmission; body substance isolation procedures

Module 2 – Biological Weapons: The Real Threat

Topics include: New and emerging bioterrorism threats; identifying common biological weapons; bioterrorism emergency response procedures; decontamination and post-exposure

Module 3 – How to Stay Healthy and Survive

Topics include: Case studies of responders exposed to communicable diseases; conducting baseline medical exams; vaccinations; use of personal protective equipment

Module 4 – Pre-Arrival and On-Scene Infection Control

Topics include: Preparation for patient contact; scene assessment; prevention of injury from sharp objects; body substance isolation techniques; scene cleanup

Module 5 – Post-Emergency Infection Control

Topics include: Decontamination of personnel, equipment and vehicles; fire and EMS station infection control; proper care of uniforms and protective clothing

Module 6 – Exposure Follow-Up and Confidentiality

Topics include: Documentation methods and procedures; consequences of improper documentation; legal issues involving documentation and confidentiality; update of the Ryan White Act