Exposure Pathway Evaluation

For Public Health

At a glance

In this webinar, you will learn the role of evaluating past, current, and future exposure pathways in the ATSDR public health assessment process, including how pathways are categorized based on the presence or absence of five elements.

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Training overview

Exposure Pathway Evaluation Webinar

Date updated: March 21, 2024
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In this webinar, you will learn about the role of evaluating past, current, and future exposure pathways as part of the ATSDR public health assessment (PHA) process. You will also learn how exposure pathways are categorized based on the presence or absence of the five elements of an exposure pathway. This webinar complements Module 4 – Exposure Pathway Evaluation.

Training objectives

At the conclusion of the Public Health Assessment Webinar: Exposure Pathway Evaluation, you will be able to:

  1. Describe the importance of the exposure pathway evaluation in the PHA process.
  2. Identify the five elements of an exposure pathway.
  3. Identify exposure pathway categories.
  4. Discuss factors to be considered when evaluating elements of an exposure pathway.
  5. Describe ATSDR's team and multidisciplinary approach to conduct the exposure pathway evaluation.

Target audience

Public health professionals involved or interested in the PHA process, including:

  • Environmental Health Professionals, Toxicologists, and Epidemiologists
  • Health Educators, Health Communicators, and Community Involvement Specialists
  • Medical Officers and Registered Nurses
  • Program Managers

Presenter

Jill J. Dyken, PhD BChE, Associate Director for Science, ATSDR/OD/ADS, retired

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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry