At a glance
In this webinar, you will learn about the screening analysis and how to sort through sampling data as part of the ATSDR public health assessment (PHA) process. You will discover how to examine sampling datasets to identify contaminants that are of concern and need further study.
Training overview
Training objectives
At the conclusion of the Public Health Assessment Webinar: Data Screening Analysis, you will be able to:
- Describe the basics of the screening analysis process.
- Define ATSDR and non-ATSDR screening levels.
- Describe the steps of the screening analysis.
- Identify ways to illustrate screening results in the PHA process.
- Describe ATSDR's team and multidisciplinary approach to data screening analysis.
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
Continuing education units
Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education (CE)
To receive continuing education (CE) for WD4745- Public Health Assessment Webinar: Data Screening Analysis, you must complete the steps below by March 21, 2026. Use the "WD4745" course number to search for this course.
- Check the box for each type of CE you wish to apply for when registering for the course.
- Complete the course.
- If there is a Mark Completed button on the course page in TRAIN, click to move to the next step.
- Pass the post-assessment. You will have 2 attempts to pass.
- Complete the evaluation.
You can access your certificates and transcript by visiting Your Learning in TRAIN.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this webinar, but we recommend studying the Public Health Assessment Training Module 6: Selection of Sampling Data.
Faculty/Credentials
Danielle Langmann, BS MS, Environmental Health Scientist, ATSDR/OCHHA/CS
Accreditation Statements
CME (Continuing Medical Education): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNE (Continuing Nursing Education): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this activity for 1.0 nursing contact hours.
CEU (Continuing Education Unit): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU's for this program.
CECH (Continuing Education Contact Hours): 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 1.0 total Category I continuing education contact hours. Maximum advanced level continuing education contact hours available are 1.0. Continuing Competency credits available are 1.0. CDC provider number 98614.
CPH (Certified in Public Health): 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 1.0 CPH recertification credits for this program.
Disclosure
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