Exposure-based Chemical Priority Setting in the 21st Century
This online engineering CPD course provides a comprehensive overview of exposure-based chemical priority setting, focusing on innovative methodologies for evaluating chemical risks.
This course explores the role of the U.S. EPA’s Office of Research and Development, the use of high-throughput screening in chemical safety evaluation, and recent updates to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), highlighting their impact on environmental and public health decision-making. It emphasizes the use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and tools like the CompTox Chemicals Dashboard to enhance chemical safety assessments. It also addresses the challenges in managing chemical exposures and the value of biomonitoring data.
This 2 CPD online course is applicable to environmental engineers, safety and health professionals as well as others interested in effective chemical risk assessment and management.
This continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding the principles of exposure-based chemical priority setting and its significance in risk assessment
- Learning about the role of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the updates to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
- Knowing the various New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) used for prioritizing and evaluating chemical safety
- Familiarizing yourself with high-throughput screening methods and their application in assessing chemical hazards and exposures
- Understanding the integration of biomonitoring data and predictive modeling in chemical risk assessment
- Learning how to utilize tools like the CompTox Chemicals Dashboard and the httk R package for chemical evaluation and exposure forecasting
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