Kentucky Terrorism
Response and Preparedness
CEs: 4
Format: Online
CONTACT HOURS: 4
Appproved by: the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security
Accreditation: American Association of Veterinary State Boards
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Four hour course: Veterinarian Professionals
FOCUS: Topics covered include vulnerability assessments; primary and secondary effects of natural disasters, accidents, crimes, and terrorism; individuals and agencies responsible for animal emergency response at the local, state and federal levels; integrating animal issues into emergency operational plans; deployment and integration into the incident command system during an incident; potential roles during an animal emergency response; participating in the formation and function of a CART; and the importance of disaster plans for their co-workers, employees and business.
FACULTY/PRESENTERS:
Ed Hall, DVM. Dr. Hall is the Assistant Director, Division of Animal Health. Dr. Hall is on the Governor’s Exercise Team, part of the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. He has led several agroterrorism exercises.
Sue Billings, DVM, MSPH. Dr. Billings is the Deputy State Veterinarian Director of Animal Health. Dr. Billings has participated in several agroterrorism exercises.
Daniel Harpster, DVM, USDA, APHIS, VS. Many thanks for Dr. Harpster, who reviewed the content of the course.
Keith Jacoby, DVM, Field Service Veterinary Officer
Pat McGrath, DVM, Firefighter/EMT/CPR instructor
Ricky Yeargan, BS, Agronomy, Auburn University, MS, Plant Physiology, University of Kentucky.
HARDWARE/OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Intel-compatible PC with CD-ROM drive, Microsoft Windows 95 or greater. Internet access is required for four-hour certification exam. MUST have the free Adobe Flash Player (www.adobe.com). Speakers are optional.
KIPRC • University of Kentucky
Updated 10-24-05 by Mark Schneider