Sources of Additional Information

Course: WB2832
CE Original Date: June 12, 2017
CE Renewal Date: June 12, 2019
CE Expiration Date: June 12, 2021

Lead Specific Information

Please refer to the following online resources for more information on the adverse effects of lead, the treatment of lead-associated diseases, and management of persons exposed to lead.

Clinical Resources (Publicly Available)

Please refer to the following online resources for more information on the clinical treatment of lead-associated diseases, and management of persons exposed to lead.

  • American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC): http://www.aapcc.orgexternal icon or 800-222-1222
    • The AAPCC can be contacted for questions about poisons and poisonings. The web site provides information about poison centers and poison prevention.
    • The AAPCC does not provide information about treatment or diagnosis of poisoning or research information for student papers.
  • American College of Medical Toxicologists (ACMT): http://www.acmt.net/external icon
    • ACMT is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise in medical toxicology.
    • ACMT is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of medical toxicology through a variety of activities.
  • American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) http://www.acoem.org/external icon
    • ACOEM is the nation’s largest medical society dedicated to promoting the health of workers through preventive medicine, clinical care, research, and education.
    • Its members are a dynamic group of physicians encompassing specialists in a variety of medical practices who develop positions and policies on vital issues relevant to the practice of preventive medicine, both within and outside of the workplace.
  • American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) http://www.acpm.org/external icon
    • ACPM is the national professional society for physicians committed to disease prevention and health promotion.
    • ACPM’s 2,000 members are engaged in preventive medicine practice, teaching, and research.
  • Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC): http://aoec.org/external icon
  • Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs): http://www.pehsu.net/external icon
    • Based at an academic center, each PEHSU is a collaboration between the pediatric clinic and the occupational and environmental clinic at each site.
    • The PEHSUs were developed to provide education and consultation for health care providers, public health professionals, and others about the topic of children’s
      environmental health.
    • The PEHSU staff is available for consultation about potential pediatric environmental health concerns affecting both the child and the family. Health care professionals may contact their regional PEHSU site for clinical advice.
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