At a glance
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.
Training overview
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
Continuing education units
Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education (CE)
To receive CE for WD4744- Public Health Assessment Webinar: Selection of Sampling Data, you must complete the steps below by March 21, 2026. Use the "WD4744" 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 5: Selection of Sampling Data before watching this presentation.
Faculty/Credentials
- James T. Durant, MSPH BS CIH, Environmental Health Scientist, ATSDR/OCHHA/EIS
- David Mellard, PhD, Associate Director for Science, ATSDR/OCDAPS/ADS
Accreditation Statements
CME (Continuing Medical Education): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this enduring activity 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 (Continuing Nursing Education): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention designates this activity for 1.5 nursing contact hours.
CEU (Continuing Education Unit): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 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 1.5 total Category I continuing education contact hours. Maximum advanced level continuing education contact hours available are 1.5. Continuing Competency credits available are 1.5. 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 2.0 CPH recertification credits for this program.
Disclosure
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