A Small Dose of Toxicology Health Hazards of Toxic Chemicals and Methods for Preventing Exposure

The Northwest Environmental Training Center presents:

Health Hazards of Toxic Chemicals and Methods for Preventing Exposure
Basic Principles of toxicology, tools for assessment & beyond
Course ID: ETOX-510 (1 day)
December 5, 2008, 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M**
The Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives
1201 Seventeenth Street, NW
Washington, D.C

**THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.**
For more information, contact us at info@nwetc.org.

Instructor: Steven G. Gilbert, Ph.D., D.A.B.T., Director and Founder of the Institute of Neurotoxicology and Neurological Disorders

Course Catalog

Join Award-Winning Author Steven G. Gilbert, for this basic course on the principles of toxicology and health effects of chemical agents in everyday life!

The program is designed for those who may 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 a refresher course on toxicology, is encouraged to attend. The course identifies potential health hazards of toxic chemicals and methods for preventing exposure. Chemicals we encounter in everyday life are used as examples to evaluate the hazards and risk of exposure and put them into perspective. It is designed as an overview of: basic toxicology; tools for assessing the toxicology of chemicals; effects of chemicals on the body; why some people are more sensitive to chemicals than others.

Principles of Toxicology :: Non-Cancer and Neurotoxicology :: Case Study: Health Effects of Lead :: An Introduction to Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology :: Pollution in People :: Biomonitoring :: Precautionary Assessment :: Beyond Risk Assessment

Intended Audience: Public health professionals, fire fighters, students, almost anyone interested in health effects of chemicals.

Prerequisites: Interest in health effects of chemicals.

About the Instructor: Steven G. Gilbert, Ph.D., D.A.B.T., Director and Founder of the Institute of Neurotoxicology and Neurological Disorders (INND), received a Ph.D. in Toxicology in 1986 from the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, and is a Diplomat of American Board of Toxicology. He is an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington and Affiliate Professor, Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, UW Bothell.

He is a former owner and President of Biosupport, LTD., which he sold to SNBL USA Ltd. These firms were involved in pre-clinical contract research, toxicology, and specialized model development. Dr. Gilbert's research has focused on neurobehavioral effects of low-level exposure to lead and mercury on the developing nervous system. His book, A Small Dose of Toxicology- The Health Effects of Common Chemicals was published in 2004 (www.asmalldoseof.org). Most recently he has started a wiki based web site Toxipedia (www.toxipedia.org) with the mission of connecting science and people. (sgilbert@innd.org).

Continuing Education Units: 0.7

What to Bring: Pen or pencil, notepad, coffee mug, and a water bottle (to reduce waste). Please wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the prevailing weather. Coffee, tea, breakfast pasties, drinks and snacks will be provided each day. Lunch on your own.

Registration: $150 (*$95) You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE, WALK-INS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

*Reduced Rates: Reduced tuition is available to Native American Tribes; nonprofits; students.

*Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day. Course registration fees and cancellation policy are subject to change without notice.

*Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, please contact us at info@nwetc.org or (206) 762-1976 at least 30 days prior to the event.