Purpose of Module:

Time to complete overview of NBC: 1 hour

1. Read the training objectives.
2. Review Tactical Emergency Care, chapters 5-7.
3. Watch videotape "Chemical Decontamination of Non-Ambulatory Casualties."
4. Use BNCOC computer based software Medical Care for Chemical Casualties (WVBN-10B)
5. Perform treatment procedures for chemical, biological and nuclear casualties.
6. Take the posttest.
7. Give module back to instructor or person in charge.

1. List the signs and symptoms of chemical agents.
2. Describe the principles of patient decontamination from chemical agents.
3. List the signs and symptoms of biological agents.
4. Describe the role of the medic in emergency care for biological agents.
5. Describe the three major mechanisms of injury associated with a nuclear blast.
6. Explain the personal precautions taken to protect against radiation and decontamination procedures.

1. Watch videotape "Chemical Decontamination of Non-Ambulatory Casualties."
2. Use BNCOC computer based software Medical Care for Chemical Casualties.
3. Demonstrate treatment procedures for NBC casualties.
4. Take the posttest to give yourself feedback on this module.

Posttest

1.  What is the strength of hypochlorite solution use on patient skin surfaces in the decontamination process:

2.  Which is not a key principle of patient decontamination in a chemical environment:

3.  What is the ideal condition for the release of biological agents:

4.  What is the best protection against biological weapons:

5.  Which of the three mechanisms of injury from a nuclear blast results in the most injury and death: