Competencies Addressed

This module addresses the following Bioterrorism and Emergency Readiness competencies as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Core Competency 1. Describe the public health role in emergency response in a range of emergencies that might arise.
• Core Competency 4. Describe the functional role(s) and responsibilities in emergency response.
• Core Competency 8. Recognize unusual events that might indicate an emergency and describe appropriate action.

This module also addresses the following Core Public Health Competencies from the Council on Linkages.

• Domain 1: Analytic Assessment Skills
• Domain 2: Policy Development/Program Planning Skills