Field Experiences in Public Health: Lead Poisoning
Part of the DMU Clinic Regularly Scheduled Series.
Target audience
All DMU faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend.
Objectives
- State two sources of lead in Iowa which cause lead poisoning.
- Summarize at least one policy/law/regulation that has decreased exposure to lead.
- Indicate recommended timing of lead testing for children including when it is required.
Speaker
Patricia Quinlisk, M.D., MPH
Medical Director, State Epidemiologist, Iowa Department of Public Health
Dr. Quinlisk has indicated she has no financial relationships to disclose relevant to the content of this CME activity.
Continuing education credit
AOA: Des Moines University is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to present continuing medical education programs for physicians. Des Moines University designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 hour of AOA Category 2-A CME credit.
IBON: Des Moines University continuing education (provider #112) is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing as an accredited provider. This program has been reviewed and approved for 1.2 continuing education contact hours.
Physical Therapists: The Iowa Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Audiology, and Recreational Therapy does not pre-approve continuing education; this course meets the State of Iowa criteria for continuing education in these professions.
Physician Assistants: The Iowa Board of Physician Assistants does not pre-approve continuing education; this course meets the State of Iowa criteria for continuing education in these professions.
Other: Attendees will be given a certificate of participation for a maximum 1.0 continuing education hours.
Contact
Continuing Medical Education
515-271-1596
cme@dmu.edu
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