(EN06) Toxic Metals | Environmental Public Health Practice, Part 6

Learn about the ways humans are exposed to metals, including through inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion, and their effects and potential for toxicity. This is Part 6 in our Environmental Public Health Practice series.    • Environmental Public Health Practice   TRAINING OBJECTIVES: Review the relationship between the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act and the National Priorities List Review the 4 categories in the classification of metals Review common sources of heavy metal exposures Review basic demographics related to heavy metal toxicity Review arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, and nickel that are listed on the major toxic metals with multiple effects list Review copper, zinc and iron from the list of essential metals that have potential for toxicity Review aluminum from the list of metals used in medical therapy. REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS AND GET MORE: https://www.train.org/ND/course/1126620 Add this class to your training transcript Test your comprehension with a quiz Earn Certified Public Health (continuing education) credits Order an official Certificate of Completion COURSE PROVIDER: This training is brought to you by North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN). We provide practical, practice-based training in public health core competencies. Learn more at https://www.ndphtn.com INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Terry Dwelle is the former North Dakota State Health Officer and the current President and Educational Director of North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN). He is also a co-author of the textbook "Introduction to Public Health: Promises and Practices" (Springer Publishing, 3rd edition, 2024), which presents a thorough overview of the U.S. public health system from its origins to current state and future directions. (Available at https://a.co/d/gdKu8zX.) #publichealth #toxicmetals #toxicity #publichealthtraining #ndphtn