The Following Resources Are Available:

Click Here For Online Bioterrorism Courses


Click Here For Webcasts Of Bioterrorism Education Events


Click Here For The Presentations From Bioterrorism Education Events


Click Here To Obtain Video Tapes Of Bioterrorism Education Events


Click Here To Obtain Continuing Education Credit For Viewing Bioterrorism Webcasts Or Video Tapes


Click Here For The Archived Page Containing Information About The Oct. 23, 2001 Bioterrorism Education Event


Click Here For The Archived Page Containing Information About Other Bioterrorism Education Events


Click Here For Media Coverage of The Bioterrorism Education Events


Click Here For Links To Other Bioterrorism Education Resources


WEBCASTS
Viewing the webcasts requires a computer with at least 64 MBs of RAM, a cable, DSL, or T1 connection (or better) and Windows 98 or higher or Mac OS 8.1 or higher. While you may be able to view the webcasts with a 56 kps dial-up connection, it is not recommended - you may only be able to receive audio, or you may not be able to connect at all.

You must also have a recent version of Windows Media Player installed. If you don't have a recent version of Windows Media Player, click here to download it; it is a free program. Please note that there is a version of Windows Media Player available for Mac OS 8.1 or higher at the above link. If you need technical support, e-mail chse@louisville.edu or call 502-852-6296.

The Oct. 23, 2001 "Bioterrorism Education Overview" Webcast has been divided into three parts. To view it, click on the links below.

Click Here For Part I
Note: The video does not begin playing on this file until 10 seconds into the presentation.

Click Here For Part II

Click Here For Part III

For the webcast of the Oct. 31, 2001 program "Bioterrorism: Legal and Ethical Implications", click here.

For the webcast of the Nov. 2, 2001 program "Clinical Lab Support for the Recognition and Diagnosis of a Bioterrorism Event", click here.
Note: The speaker does not go on until 4:25 into the webcast; to skip ahead, slide the control bar located under the picture screen forward.

For the webcast of the Nov. 13, 2001 program "Overview of the Bioterrorism Threat", click here.

For the webcast of the Nov. 15, 2001 program "Communication and Surveillance Among The Regional Healthcare Networks", click here.
Note: The speaker does not start until 6:28 into the webcast; to skip ahead, slide the control bar located under the picture screen forward.

For the webcast of the Nov. 28, 2001 program "Mental Health Issues In Coping With Bioterrorism", click here.
Note: The speaker does not start until 3:52 into the webcast; to skip ahead, slide the control bar located under the picture screen forward.

For the webcast of the Nov. 30, 2001 program "Recognition of Clinical Symptoms Associated With Biothreat Agents", click here.
Note: The speaker does not start until 1:35 into the webcast; to skip ahead, slide the control bar located under the picture screen forward.

For the webcast of the Dec. 4, 2001 program "Simulation In Bioterrorism", click here.


PRESENTATIONS
The following presentations are available in PDF format by clicking on the links below:

Overview of the Bioterrorism Threat
Ronald M. Atlas, Ph.D.

Clinical Lab Support for the Recognition and Diagnosis of a Bioterrorism Event
James W. Snyder, Ph.D., D(ABMM)

Communication and Coordination Among the Regional and National Healthcare Networks
Ruth Carrico, Ph.D., R.N., C.I.C.

Mental Health Issues In Coping With Terrorism
Allan Tasman, M.D.

Recognition of Clinical Symptoms Associated with Biothreat Agents
W. Paul McKinney, M.D.

Discussion of the Lessons Learned From the Recent CDC Bioterrorism Exercise Held in Louisville
Kraig E. Humbaugh, M.D., MPH

If you click and the files don't open, it is most likely because you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader program (version 3.0 or higher). It is a free program which can be easily downloaded by clicking here. Once the program downloads, double click on it and follow the prompts to install.

The presentations from the Oct. 31 program "Bioterrorism: Legal and Ethical Implications" and the Dec. 4 program "Simulation in Bioterrorism" are not currenlty available. If you would like to request a copy, please e-mail us that request at chse@louisville.edu.


VIDEO TAPES FROM BIOTERRORISM EVENTS

Oct. 23, 2001 "Bioterrorism Education Overview"
The event is available on video tape (two tapes that run approximately one and a half hours each) for $30. If you are interested in obtaining the video tapes, please e-mail us at chse@louisville.edu or call 502-852-5329 and we will provide you with more information.

Oct. 31, 2001 "Bioterrorism: Legal and Ethical Implications"
The event is available on a one hour video tape for $15. If you are interested in obtaining the video tape, please e-mail us at chse@louisville.edu or call 502-852-5329 and we will provide you with more information.

Nov. 2, 2001 "Clinical Lab Support for the Recognition and Diagnosis of a Bioterrorism Event"
The event is available on a one hour video tape for $15. If you are interested in obtaining the video tape, please e-mail us at chse@louisville.edu or call 502-852-5329 and we will provide you with more information.

Nov. 13, 2001 "Overview of the Bioterrorism Threat"
The event is available on a one hour video tape for $15. If you are interested in obtaining the video tape, please e-mail us at chse@louisville.edu or call 502-852-5329 and we will provide you with more information.

Nov. 15, 2001 "Communication and Surveillance Among The Regional Healthcare Networks"
The event is available on a one hour video tape for $15. If you are interested in obtaining the video tape, please e-mail us at chse@louisville.edu or call 502-852-5329 and we will provide you with more information.

Nov. 28, 2001 "Mental Health Issues In Coping With Bioterrorism"
The event is available on a one hour video tape for $15. If you are interested in obtaining the video tape, please e-mail us at chse@louisville.edu or call 502-852-5329 and we will provide you with more information.

Nov. 30, 2001 "Recognition Of Clinical Symptoms Associated With Biothreat Agents"
The event is available on a one hour video tape for $15. If you are interested in obtaining the video tape, please e-mail us at chse@louisville.edu or call 502-852-5329 and we will provide you with more information.

Dec. 4, 2001 "Simulation in Bioterrorism"
The event is available on a one hour video tape for $15. If you are interested in obtaining the video tape, please e-mail us at chse@louisville.edu or call 502-852-5329 and we will provide you with more information.


CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Continuing education credit is available for viewing the webcasts or video tapes from the bioterrorism education events. Doctors will earn Category 1 Continuing Medical Education credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award; nurses will earn Kentucky Board of Nursing Credit.

To earn credit, you will register online and pay a $15 fee, after which you will be directed to a short test regarding the program. You will receive your test results instantly. Upon passing the test, you will receive an online certificate verifying the credit you have earned. Please print this certificate out for your records, or save it and print it later. If you do not pass, you may retake the test as many times as necessary at no additional cost.

Click Here For The Oct. 23 Event Test (3 Credit Hours)

Click Here For The Oct. 31 Event Test (1 Credit Hour)

Click Here For The Nov. 2 Event Test (1 Credit Hour)

Click Here For The Nov. 13 Event Test (1 Credit Hour)

Click Here For The Nov. 15 Event Test (1 Credit Hour)

Click Here For The Nov. 28 Event Test (1 Credit Hour)

Click Here For The Nov. 30 Event Test (1 Credit Hour)

Click Here For The Dec. 4 Event Test (1 Credit Hour)


MEDIA COVERAGE OF BIOTERRORISM EVENTS

Channel 3's coverage; includes video of newscast segment
Note: You must use Internet Explorer to view newscast segment; it will not play in Netscape

The Courier-Journal's coverage

Inside U of L's coverage

If you click and the files don't open, it is most likely because you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader program (version 3.0 or higher). It is a free program which can be easily downloaded by clicking here. Once the program downloads, double click on it and follow the prompts to install.


LINKS TO OTHER BIOTERRORISM RESOURCES
Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

CDC Anthrax Information Video
Requires latest version of RealPlayer; click here to download it

American Society For Microbiology