Free Online CE Class: Discovering TOXNET

Anything on this list below spark questions? If so, join the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Training Office (NTO) for Discovering TOXNET to learn how to use TOXNET to find answers to questions about: Dietary Supplements Environmental Justice Hazards of Arts and Crafts Materials Lead and Human Health Outdoor Air Pesticide Exposure Water Pollution Pesticides Used for Mosquito Control Drugs and chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed Superfund Sites (Remember Love Canal?) Environmental releases of over 600 toxic chemicals by U.S. industrial facilities Health effects of chemicals in more than 10,000 common household products Dose-response assessment for over 500 chemicals Over 400,000 chemicals ABOUT Learn about TOXNET and other National Library of Medicine (NLM) environmental health databases with a self-paced, online course. TOXNET is a web-based suite of databases covering hazardous chemicals, environmental health, toxic releases, chemical nomenclature, poisoning, risk assessment, regulations plus occupational safety and health. REGISTER https://nnlm.gov/class/discovering-toxnet/6698 (Look for the Login button to start the registration process) DATES This is a 4 week, self-paced course Mar 1, 2017 to Mar 31, 2017 THINGS TO KNOW Discovering TOXNET is taught online in thirteen independent modules. You can pick and choose the modules you want to complete and receive CE credit for what you complete. Modules cover TOXLINE, ChemIDplus, TRI, TOXMAP, Haza...
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