Criminal and Epidemiological Investigation Handbook (PDF) The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US Department of Justice, and the US Army Soldier Biological Chemical Command have collaborated on producing a guide for criminal investigation into bioterrorist incidences.

Recommendations for the Selection and Use of Respirators and Protective Clothing for Protection Against Biological Agents – NIOSH (not for biosafety laboratories). http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2009–132 (CDC)

Biological Agents of Water and Foodborne Bioterrorism – On–line training (JHopkins) Examines the various biological agents that terrorists could use against food or water supplies

Bioterrorism Emergencies

• Anthrax
• Brucellosis
• Plague
• Tularemia

Competency Mapping – Tools to begin to determine if a training or activity helps an individual to develop a specific competency at a level that meets the basic requirements of the Bioterrorism/ Emergency Response competencies.

Decontamination – Describes decontamination methods and equipment, and identifies basic principles, standards and regulations for decontamination operations.

Detection of Microbial Indicators and Pathogens in Food and Water – On–line training (JHopkins) Discusses what laboratory practices may be used to detect harmful agents in food and water

Disease Surveillance – Defines traditional and syndromic surveillance methods and explains how disease outbreaks are detected and investigated.

Epidemiologic Case Studies (CDC) – These case studies are interactive exercises developed to teach epidemiologic principles and practices. They are based on real–life outbreaks and public health problems and were developed in collaboration with the original investigators and experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Topics include Botulism, E. coli, and Salmonella.

Forensic Epidemiology: Joint Training for Law Enforcement and Public Health Officials (CDC) Course to enhance the joint effectiveness of law enforcement and public health in the event of a threat or attack involving biological weapons

Isolation and Quarantine – Examines the concepts and history of isolation and quarantine, and explains when and how these restrictions are used in a public health context.

National Laboratory Training Network (NLTN) – Provides clinical, environmental, & public health laboratory training courses. Site includes extensive bioterrorism resources.

Public Health Preparedness Training Web Site –
Free short Internet–based trainings on public health preparedness topics such as: disease surveillance, basic epidemiology, bioterrorism, and new/emerging disease agents. Trainings address emergency readiness competencies plus core public health and epidemiology competencies and offer free continuing education credits.

Taming the Wild Zebra: Joint Agency Response to Bioterrorism (CA–004–RESP)

Zoonoses – Describes the types and transmission of zoonotic diseases, identifies zoonoses of public health significance, and outlines general principles and procedures for surveillance and emergency preparedness.

First Responder Chem–Bio Handbook, Practical Manual for On–Scene Responders (vendor) http://www.chem–bio.com/fr–cbh/index.html

DoD Chemical–Biological Warfare Exposures – The Defense Department site to educate the public about chemical and biological testing conducted from the early 1940s through the mid–1970s.