At a glance
In this webinar, you will learn the importance of selecting appropriate sampling data in the public health assessment (PHA) process, including how to evaluate datasets for accurate exposure representation and identify and address data gaps.
Training overview
In this webinar, you will learn about the importance of selecting appropriate sampling data in the public health assessment (PHA) process. It will guide you through assessing whether the provided datasets accurately represent exposures to hazardous substances at the contaminated sites under study. Additionally, you will gain skills to identify and address any data gaps that may be present. This webinar complements Module 5 – Selection of Sampling Data.
Training objectives
At the conclusion of the Public Health Assessment Webinar: Selection of Sampling Data, you will be able to:
- Describe how selecting sampling data relates to the PHA process.
- Determine if example datasets are representative of exposures.
- Discuss how to identify critical gaps.
- Explain how modeling can fill a critical data gap.
- Discuss the importance of data quality in the PHA process.
- Describe ATSDR's team and multidisciplinary approach to selecting sampling data.
Target audience
Public health professionals involved or interested in the PHA process, including:
- Environmental Health Specialists, Toxicologists, and Epidemiologists
- Health Educators, Health Communicators, and Community Involvement Specialists
- Medical Officers and Registered Nurses
- Program Managers