Online Continuing Education Opportunities Available for Nurses Interested in Environmental Health
ANA/ANF: Children's Health - Environmental Health in the Health Care Setting
Expires December 31, 2011
ANA/ANF: Children's Health - Environmental Health: Homes and Communities
Expires December 31, 2011
ANA/ANF: Children's Health - Environmental Health: Schools
Expires December 31, 2011
ATSDR - CSEM - Asbestos Toxicity
Expires April 19, 2010
ATSDR - CSEM - Beryllium Toxicity
Expires May 23, 2011
ATSDR - CSEM - Cadmium Toxicity
Expires May 12, 2011
ATSDR - CSEM - Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Expires October 16, 2010
ATSDR - CSEM - Ethylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol Toxicity
Expires October 3, 2010
ATSDR - CSEM - Lead Toxicity
Expires August 20, 2010
ATSDR - CSEM - Nitrate/Nitrite Toxicity
Expires September 24, 2010
ATSDR - CSEM - Radiation Exposure from Iodine 131
Expired
ATSDR - CSEM - Tetrachloroethylene Toxicity
Expires May 23, 2011
ATSDR - CSEM - Trichloroethylene Toxicity
Expires November 8, 2010
ATSDR - CSEM - Disease Clusters: An Overview
Expired
ATSDR - CSEM - Environmental Triggers of Asthma
Expires October 17, 2010
ATSDR - CSEM - Pediatric Environmental Health
Expired
ATSDR - CSEM - Taking an Exposure History
Expires May 11, 2011
Breast Cancer and Environmental Chemicals: Why is there Concern?
This module teaches the nurse or other health professional to recognize and assess the possible relationship between environmental factors and the incidence of breast cancer. Costs $10 through the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses. 1.0 contact hours
Core Curriculum in Environmental Health, Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Health
This module, the first in a five module course, was developed from the Core Curriculum in Environmental Health Workshop, and provides a valuable overview of the role of the OHN in environmental health. Costs $10 through the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses. 1.5 contact hours
Core Curriculum in Environmental Health, Module 2: Environmental Hazards and Susceptible Populations
This module describes the parameters of susceptible populations, and will provide the learner a clear process for risk assessment, risk management, and risk communication. Costs $10 through the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses. 1.5 contact hours
Core Curriculum in Environmental Health, Module 3: Environmental Exposures through Air
An overview of the scope and nature of air pollutants, as well as the populations most vulnerable to air pollutants, is provided in this module. Also included is information related to the legislation and policy framework related to air quality in the United States. Costs $10 through the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses. 1.6 contact hours
Core Curriculum in Environmental Health, Module 4: Environmental Exposures through Water
This module identifies and discusses the problems of water pollution, and identifies those populations most at risk. The role of the occupational and environmental health nurse in prevention and control strategies is discussed. Costs $10 through the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses. 1.9 contact hours
Core Curriculum in Environmental Health, Module 5: Environmental Exposure through Pesticides:
Learners will be provided an overview of pesticide use, it's scope and effect. Information will include specific information about pesticides and their related adverse health outcomes, as well as susceptible populations. Costs $10 through the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses. 2.3 contact hours
Environmental Genetics and Complex Diseases
This module is designed to help the learner meet the following skills-based learning outcome: To help people understand the influence of genetic and environmental factors on disease susceptibility, prevention and treatment. 4.1 nursing contact hours will be awarded to nurses who participate in an entire course and complete all related evaluations.
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Online Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit Training
This training module is based on PSR’s Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit, which has been endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. It introduces users to environmental health, instructs pediatric health care providers in the use of the toolkit, and discusses the best methods for delivering environmental health anticipatory guidance in the clinical setting.
Pediatric Environmental Home Assessment On-Line Training for Public Health and Visiting Nurses
This course prepares nurses to Prepare nurses to:
- Complete a pediatric environmental health history and recognize potential environmental hazards and sentinel illnesses as part of a primary prevention approach.
- Recommend a course of preventative action or make appropriate referrals for conditions with probable environmental etiologies as appropriate for their discipline.