Continuing Education Module 3 – Site Information and Data Gathering
Public Health Assessment Training
Program Description:
The Public Health Assessment Training (PHAT) online modules are designed to increase knowledge and competency of environmental health practices in the evaluation of exposure to hazardous substances. The content of the modules is derived from the method used by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), which is known as the public health assessment (PHA).
Objectives:
At the conclusion of Module 3: Site Information and Data Gathering, the participant will be able to:
- Explain the importance of obtaining relevant information for the PHA.
- Identify when you should gather site information and data.
- List steps to obtain and document site information and data.
- Identify facts about the GLC site (a case study).
- Name potential information sources for the GLC site PHA.
- List types of data needed to conduct the PHA.
- Identify common sources of data for the PHA.
- List ATSDR’s partners and stakeholders that the health assessor should collaborate with to obtain relevant data for the public health assessment.
- Discuss measures to protect the confidentiality and privacy of the community.
Faculty/Credentials:
- Sandra López-Carreras MS BS, Environmental Health Scientist/Training Coordinator, ATSDR
- Lynn Wilder PhD CIH, Associate Director for Science, National Center for Environmental Health
- Carla Buriks MS BS, Project Manager/Education Specialist, Tetra Tech, Inc.
- Gregory M. Zarus MS MS BS, Lead Environmental Health Scientist, ATSDR
Origination Date: January 24, 2020
Renewal Date: January 24, 2022
Expiration Date: January 24, 2024
Hardware/Software: Computer Hardware; Internet connection; Browser, Word, Adobe
Materials: None
Target Audience:
Public health professionals involved or interested in the PHA process, including Environmental Health Specialists, Toxicologists, Epidemiologists, Medical Officers, Registered Nurses, Health Educators, Community Involvement Specialists, Health Communicators, and Program Managers.
Prerequisites: None
Format: These modules are online, asynchronous, and self-paced.
Contact Information:
Sandra M. López-Carreras MS, spc0@cdc.gov, 770-488-0663
Accreditation Statements:
In support of improving patient care, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
CME: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this enduring material for a maximum of (1.5) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accredited as a provider of Continuing Nursing Education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity provides (1.4) contact hours.
CEU: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is authorized by IACET to offer (0.1) CEU’s for this program.
CECH: Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.5 total Category I continuing education contact hours. Maximum advanced level continuing education contact hours available are 0. CDC provider number 98614.
For Certified Public Health Professionals (CPH)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a pre-approved provider of Certified in Public Health (CPH) recertification credits and is authorized to offer 2.0 CPH recertification credits for this program.
Disclosure:
In compliance with continuing education requirements, all presenters must disclose any financial or other associations with the manufacturers of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services, or commercial supporters as well as any use of unlabeled product(s) or product(s) under investigational use.
CDC, our planners, content experts, and their spouses/partners wish to disclose they have no financial interests or other relationships with the manufacturers of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services, or commercial supporters. Planners have reviewed content to ensure there is no bias.
CDC did not accept commercial support for this continuing education activity.
Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education (CE)
In order to receive continuing education (CE) for WB2920R – Public Health Assessment Training Module 3: Site Information and Data Gathering please visit TCEO and follow these 9 Simple Steps before 01/24/2024, 11:59 PM (ET). Use the “WB2920R” course number to search for this course.
Complete the activity
Complete the Evaluation at www.cdc.gov/GetCE
Pass the posttest at 70% at www.cdc.gov/GetCE
Fees:
No fees are charged for CDC’s CE activities.