At a glance
In Module 5, you will learn the criteria and process for selecting appropriate and necessary data to conduct a successful ATSDR public health assessment (PHA). You will also study how to effectively identify and address any data gaps that may be present in the PHA process.
Training overview
Training objectives
After completing Module 5, you will be able to:
- Define what sampling data are appropriate.
- Identify factors that affect data quality.
- Select sampling data appropriate for use in the PHA.
- Define what a data gap is.
- Determine if the sampling data for the Gala Lumber Company (GLC) site are appropriate.
Target audience
Public health professionals involved or interested in the PHA process, including:
- Environmental Health Specialists, Toxicologists, and Epidemiologists
- Community Involvement Specialists, Health Communicators, and Health Educators
- Medical Officers and Registered Nurses
- Program Managers
Continuing education units
Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education (CE)
To receive CE for Public Health Assessment Training Module 5: Selection of Sampling Data, please visit CDC TRAIN and search for the course in the Course Catalog using WB4875. Follow the steps below by 8/19/2026.
- Register for and complete the course.
- Pass the post-assessment at 70%.
- Complete the evaluation.
- Visit Your Learning to access your certificates and transcript.
Prerequisites
There are not prerequisites to complete Module 5.
Faculty/Credentials
- Liz Bertelsen MPH, Senior Public Health Scientist, Eastern Research Group, Inc.
- Danielle Langmann BS MS, Environmental Health Scientist, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
- Sandra M. López-Carreras MS BS, Health Scientist, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
- Karen M. Scruton BS MS, Environmental Health Scientist, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
Content Experts
This course was developed by ATSDR, Office of Capacity Development and Applied Prevention Science, in collaboration with:
ATSDR's Office of Community Health and Hazard Assessment
Eastern Research Group, Inc.
Tetra Tech, Inc.
National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Office of Communications
CDC Create-IT Services
Accreditation Statements
CEU: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEU's for this program.
Disclosure
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