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    Overview and Objectives

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    This workshop series covers basic information that all nurses should know about common toxic exposures in our homes and other environments. Compare and contrast the sciences of toxicology and pharmacology. Explore two new initiatives for cancer prevention - one for children and one for breast cancer. Be introduced to the 6-Classes approach to organizing toxic chemicals. Consider nurses roles in assessing and addressing common toxic exposures.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Implement an environmental health history
    2. Consider environmental health risks in your own environment
    3. Identify current policies in the state legislature that would address environmental toxicants
    4. Compare and contrast different forms of advocacy

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    Evaluation

    • Toxic Chemicals in our Everyday Lives Part 6 Evaluation Quiz
      Not available unless: The activity Finish video is marked complete
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