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Taking an Exposure History
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Course: WB 1109
CE Original Date: May 12, 2008
CE Renewal Date: May 12, 2011
CE Expiration Date: May 11, 2013
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Cover Page Key Concepts About This and Other Case Studies in Environmental Medicine Acknowledgments How to Apply for and Receive Continuing Education Credit Continuing Education Credits Disclaimer and Disclosure	What Is Included in the Work History (Part 2) of an Exposure History Form? Learning Objectives Introduction Sample Dialogue Dialogue Analysis and Conclusion Sample Dialogue About the Call Dialogue Analysis and Conclusion Key Points Progress Check
How to Use This Course Introduction Available Versions Instructions Instructional Format Learning Objectives	What Is Included in the Environmental History (Part 3) of an Exposure History Form? Learning Objectives Introduction Sample Dialogue Dialogue Analysis and Conclusion Key Points Progress Check
Initial Check Instructions Case Study Initial Check Questions Initial Check Answers	Other Resources Learning Objectives Introduction Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Additional Toxicological Information Poison Control Centers Key Points Progress Check
What Is the Purpose of Taking an Exposure History? Learning Objectives Purpose Exposure Factors vs. Etiology Three Scenarios Etiologic Diagnosis Key Points Progress Check	Summary and Follow-Up Summary Follow-Up Key Points
What Role Can Primary Care Clinicians Play in Detecting, Treating, and Preventing Disease Resulting from Toxic Exposures? Learning Objectives What Happens in the Clinical Setting What Clinicians Need to Do Exposure History Form Process Takes Just a Few Minutes Use Sound Judgment Conclusion Key Points Progress Check	What Instructions Should Be Given to Patients? Learning Objectives Introduction Why Is an Exposure History Important What to Ask Your Patients Where Can Your Patients Get Information About Their Exposures? Key Points Progress Check
Which Organ Systems Are Affected By Toxic Exposure? Learning Objectives Introduction Respiratory Skin Liver and Kidney Central Nervous System Reproductive Cardiovascular and Hematologic Key Points Progress Check	Where Can I Find More Information? For More Information Other CSEMs
What Are the Possible Sources of Indoor Air Pollution? Learning Objectives Introduction Environmental Tobacco Smoke Wood Stoves, Gas Ranges, Other Heating Devices Building Materials Asbestos Radon Biologic Agents Key Points Progress Check	Assessment and Posttest Instructions Introduction Online Instructions Posttest Relevant Content
What Are Other Toxicants in the Home and Environment? Learning Objectives Introduction Common Household Products Levels Often Higher Indoors Pesticides and Lawn Care Products Lead Products and Waste Recreational Hazards Water Supply Soil Contamination Key Points Progress Check	Literature Cited References
What Are the Components of an Exposure History? Learning Objectives Introduction Key Points Progress Check	Appendix 1: Exposure History Form Exposure History Form
What Is Included in the Exposure Survey (Part 1) of an Exposure History Form? Learning Objectives Introduction Sample Dialogue Dialogue Analysis and Conclusion Further Sample Dialogue Dialogue Analysis and Conclusion Further Sample Dialogue about Asbestos Exposure Dialogue Analysis and Conclusion Key Points Progress Check

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