At a glance
This section provides information on how healthcare and medical professionals working with individuals affected by chemical emergencies and spills. Below you can find emergency response resources, other government agency resources, and continuing education and trainings.
Emergency Response Resources
- Toxic Substances Portal for Emergency Responders – Technical assistance for managing field and medical responses related to hazardous substances
- Toxicological Profiles – Compilation of toxicological information on hazardous substances and the known adverse health effects of specific chemicals (from the Toxic Substances Portal)
- ATSDR Medical Management Guides for Acute Chemical Exposures (MMGs) – Information intended to aid emergency professionals who manage acute exposures
- ToxFAQs – Summaries of the most commonly asked questions about specific chemicals; offers support for communicating with the general public
- CDC Resources for Emergency Health Professionals – Collection of resources to help health professionals prepare for responding to a public health emergency
- Chemical Preparedness for Local Health Department Preparedness and Response Plans – Handbook to Support the Development of Public Health Chemical Incident Preparedness Plans
Continuing Education and Trainings
- Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) – Training resources and timely, accurate, and credible information for clinicians related to emergency preparedness/response and emerging public health threats
- Environmental Health & Medicine Continuing Education & Training – Evidence-based, environmental medicine education materials for primary care providers to treat patients exposed to environmental threats
- Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSU) National Classroom – Trainings and webinars focused on how best to deliver care and protect children from environmental threats
Content Source:
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry