Chemical Emergency Response Preparedness (CERP):
A Blended Learning Opportunity for Your Laboratory

Blended learning combines a mix of educational activities for a more engaging, effective experience. This new CERP educational activity combines a live audioconference with online self-study to fully engage your staff in this important topic.

Organize the blended learning components to meet the scheduling demands of your lab. The step-by-step approach will provide your staff with the critical information they need to be prepared for a chemical emergency.

Here’s how to implement blended learning:

Step 1:
Attend the Hot Topic Teleconference Wednesday, September 26, 2007, for an overview of this important topic

Chemical Emergency Response Preparedness for Clinical Laboratories:
Planning, Partnerships and Communication
Presented by:
William Becker, DO, MPH, FASCP
President, Association of Public Health Laboratories
Chair, ASCP Chemical Emergency Response Preparedness Workgroup
Medical Director, Ohio Public Health Laboratories

Step 2:
Complete one or more sessions in the 4-part CERP eCourse series for an in-depth review using interactive exercises and immediate feedback:

• An Overview of Chemical Terrorism Agents
• Specimen Collection, Storage, and Packaging
• Sample Collection and Anticipated Clinical Sample Flow Following a Chemical Exposure Incident
• Preparing for Large Scale Emergencies and How Your Terrorism Preparedness Training Can Help

Step 3:
Review and discuss the key points from the educational activities with your emergency preparedness team.

Step 4:
Develop a plan of action for your laboratory.

Is your lab prepared?