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Credits
This is a 3-credit course.
Description
Occupational toxicology is a specialty field of clinical toxicology that investigates and applies the principles of toxicology to potential exposures to chemical and biological toxicants in the workplace. The effects of such exposures can have both acute and chronic long-term implications on the health of the individual.
This course focuses on the growing field of occupational toxicology, the specific toxicants encountered in various work environments, and how both acute and chronic exposure can impact health. Symptom presentation, differential diagnosis, and treatment are being discussed as well as preventive measures that can be implemented to reduce or prevent such exposures.
Upon successful completion of this course, constituting at least a grade of “C” or 70% of the course, course participants are awarded a digital badge that can be shared via social media and becomes part of their e-portfolio. A digital badge recognizes the acquisition of new skills and knowledge to present to their peers, employers, and other interested parties.
Prerequisites
Please review our recommended course order.
Interview with Dr. Michael Greenberg
Topics
| Module | Topic |
|---|---|
| Module 1 | Introduction to Occupational Toxicology |
| Module 2 | Occupational Toxicologic Disasters |
| Module 3 | Exposure Control Measures |
| Module 4 | Occupational Inhalational Exposures |
| Module 5 | Occupational Dermal Exposures |
| Module 6 | Carcinogens and Carcinogenesis |
| Module 7 | Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing |
| Module 8 | Causation Analysis |
| Module 9 | Risk Assessment and Communication |
| Module 10 | Occupation-specific hazards; Firefighters |
| Module 11 | Occupation-specific hazards; Healthcare workers |
| Module 12 | Occupation-specific hazards; Agriculture |
Required Materials:
Casarett & Doull’s Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons
Author: Curtis D. Klaassen
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 9th edition (11/19/2018)
ISBN-10: 1259863743
ISBN-13: 978-1259863745
This book is available through the UF online library.
Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies
Author: Robert S. Hoffman, Mary Ann Howland, Neal A. Lewin, Lewis S. Nelson, Lewis R. Goldfrank
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 10th edition (12/23/2014)
ISBN-10: 0071801847
ISBN-13: 978-0071801843
This book is available through the UF online library.
Library Access
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