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A Small Dose of Toxicology: How Chemicals Affect Your Health

April 16, 2007

Anchorage, AK

Tuition:
$220 Early Bird Discount on or before April 2, 2007
$260 Registration Fee after April 2, 2007
$180 Government employee Early Bird discount on or before April 2, 2007
$220 Government employee discount after April 2, 2007

Course Materials include a copy of "A Small Dose of Toxicology-Health Effects of Common Chemicals", by noted author and toxicologist Steven G. Gilbert, PhD, DABT. For more information go to http://www.asmalldoseof.org.

Do you want to learn more about the health effects of chemical exposures?

Join Award-Winning Author Steve Gilbert for this basic course on the principles of toxicology and health effects of chemical agents.  This course will identify potential health hazards of toxic chemicals and present methods for preventing exposure.   It is designed for those who may have a little background in toxicology yet must deal with chemicals at work, in the home, or at school.  It will be useful for anyone who is interested in better understanding chemicals and their health effects or wanting a refresher course on toxicology. This course is based on Steve’s book, “A Small Dose of Toxicology,” which each participant will receive.

Topics will include:

  • Basic principles of toxicology
  • Toxicity of common household products
  • Effects of chemicals on the body
  • Why some people are more sensitive to chemicals then others
  • Case study on lead toxicity
  • Tools for assessing the toxicity of chemicals
  • Risk assesment and the precautionary principle

Who should attend:
The course is designed for those who have little background in toxicology yet must deal with chemicals in the home, at work, or at school. Anyone interested in better understanding chemicals and their health effects or needing a refresher on toxiclolgy is emcouraged to attend.

Location and Accommodations

University of Alaska
The Commons, Room 107
 3700 Sharon Gagnon Lane
Anchorage, AK 99508
907-751-7200
Map Quest

Anchorage Accommodations

Accreditation

Professional credit is available for nurses, industrial hygienists, environmental health professionals, and safety professionals.

Schedule

8:00 Registration
8:30 Welcome to "A Small Dose of Toxicology"
8:40 An Introduction to Principles of Toxicology
10:00 Morning Break
10:30 Non-Cancer and Neurotoxicology
11:30 Q&A Basic Toxicology
12:00 Lunch - Provided
1:00 Case Study: Health Effects of Lead
2:00 Pollution in People - Biomonitoring
2:45 Afternoon Break
3:00 Precautionary Assessment - Beyond Risk Assessment
4:00 Questions and Answers
4:30 Adjourn

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