Activity Details
- Credit Type: CME
- Credit Amount: 1.00
- Cost: Free
- Release: Nov 1, 2009
- Expires: Nov 1, 2012
- Estimated Time to Complete:
1 Hour(s) - System Requirements:
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Faculty
Ray Garman, MDAssociate Professor, Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
University of Kentucky
College of Medicine
Needs Statement
There is a demonstrated lack of lead screening in the childhood population of Kentucky when evaluated according to the published standards of the National Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Childhood Lead Poisoning. This has been ascertained through epidemiological studies. One desired outcome of this activity is to raise awareness of the medical practitioners serving this childhood population. A second desired outcome is that this knowledge then serves to institute more complete lead screening and identification of children at risk of lead toxicity.Target Audience
Family Practitioners, Pediatricians, Other Healthcare Professionals Serving Identified Counties Within Kentucky.Objectives
Discuss the history of lead.Identify a working knowledge of the primary routes of exposure in childhood.
List knowledge of signs and symptoms of lead poisoning.
Implement screening , treatment and prevention techniques.
Describe state and local resources.
Accreditation
CMEThe University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.