About this eBook

Terrorism and the resulting geo-political state of affairs have created a need for health professionals to be well prepared for bioterror. In our socio-political climate we need a rational approach to managing public perceptions and need to be able to lead an appropriate response to suspected bioterror events. This website was created as a resource for public health professionals interested in learning how to be more effective at preparing for and responding to a terrorist attack using bioweapons.

Who is involved?

The Anton Breinl Centre for Public Health and Tropical Medicine (ABC) at James Cook University, has particular expertise in disaster/emergency management, biological agents that constitute the greatest threat, and the sociology of terror. The ABC was the first institution in Australia to develop a bioterrorism course.

What is PROBE?

The PROBE (Preparedness & Response - Online Bioterrorism Education) project designs and develops multimedia-based, interactive decision support simulation modules for training and support of health professionals in the management of bioterrorism events in an Australian context.
PROBE modules provide knowledge and experience that to enhance ability to make timely and appropriate decisions to management of bioterrorism events.


In the foundation chapters, students develop an awareness of the increased focus and attention on bioterrorism research and preparedness and explore the implications for the public health sector.

Quizzes

A quiz is presented at the end of each Foundation module. They aim to evaluate knowledge gained by users. There are 5-10 questions in each quiz which should only take 1-2 minutes to complete. A name is requested so that our students can be graded on their performance. If you are not a student, you may leave this field blank.

These modules may contain references to articles that are not provided due to copyright law

Informed Consent

The PROBE Chapters collect performance data and so are regulated by JCU ethics approval #H2522. The aims of this website and study have been clearly explained. Participation is voluntary and can be stopped at any time. This website cannot identify you unless you enter your name. All information submitted to this website is confidential and will not be disclosed except in summary form to any other organisation or individual. The University is committed to the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988. By continuing and using this educational resource, you are granting consent for your responses to be used in this project.

Support.

PROBE was funded by the Australian Government, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, National Security Science and Technology Unit, Research Support for Counter-Terrorism Programme.


Disclaimer


This training website in no way supports any particular religious or political view point and attempts to be as non-biased as possible.