Course Info |
Course Title:
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Environmental Radiation Exposure, Emergencies, and Public Health Response: Potassium Iodide Revisit |
Format: |
Web-based Training w/ Video Archive |
Cost (US $): |
none |
Credit Types Offered: |
1.5 of CME
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Course Description: |
This session provides an overview of ionizing radiation basics and health effects---from the molecular to population level. The session experts discuss past, present, and future exposure scenarios and the appropriate public health response for each situation. The session includes a discussion on the decision by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to stockpile potassium iodide (KI) at critical sites nationally, and an overview of the pros and cons of a KI stockpiling strategy. |
Subject Area(s):
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Bioterrorism/Emergency Preparedness
Environmental/Industrial Health |
Target Audience(s): |
Community Leaders
Environmental Health Professionals
Physicians |
Sponsor/Offerer: |
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Starting Date: |
Continuous/Self-Study |
Ending Date: |
N/A |
Times/Days/
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Special Notes: |
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Contact Info |
Contact Name: |
Ginger Anderson |
Contact Phone: |
, ext. 111 |
Contact Email: |
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Organization or
Course Website:
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http://www.acpm.org/ehealth/cme_center.htm
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Registration Info |
Course Number: |
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Registration
Required:
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no |
Registration
Deadline:
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N/A |
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