Free Online TOXNET Class Offered Fall 2014 By the National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC)

The National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC) is offering an online, asynchronous class called "Discovering TOXNET" from October 20 – November 14, 2014.

Discover TOXNET and other NLM environmental health databases through videos, guided tutorials, and discovery exercises. The class is taught online in thirteen independent modules.

TOXNET is a Web-based system of databases covering hazardous chemicals, environmental health, toxic releases, chemical nomenclature, poisoning, risk assessment and regulations, and occupational safety and health. The independent modules cover TOXLINE, ChemIDplus, TRI, TOXMAP, Hazardous Substances Data Bank, IRIS, Haz-Map, LactMed, WISER, CHEMM, REMM, LiverTox, and more. You will learn about the resources through videos, guided tutorials, and discovery exercises.

Who should take the class?
Health sciences librarians and health or environmental sciences professionals interested in unlocking the information in TOXNET and the other environmental health and toxicology resources.

How much time?
Work at your own pace, on your own time, over a period of 4 weeks to complete the modules that are of interest to you. There is one required module; the remaining modules are optional. This class is offered for variable MLA Continuing Education credit. Each module will be offered for 0.5 to 2.0 credit hours, for a total of up to 12 hours. Credit will not be awarded for partial completion of a module. Total credit awarded will be based on completed modules with a minimum of 1.0 credit hours.

What happens during the class?
This course is offered asynchronously through Moodle™; you will work at your own pace. Each module consists of guided interactive online tutorials and/or tutorial videos as well as discovery exercises. Instructors will be available to answer questions and provide assistance throughout the course.

The modules are:

1. Introduction to TOXNET: 0.5 hour (Required)
2. TOXLINE: 1.0 hour
3. ChemIDplus: 2.0 hours
4. Integrated Risk Information System & Risk Assessment: 1.0 hour
5. Hazardous Substances Databank: 1.5 hours
6. Toxic Release Inventory: 1.0 hour
7. TOXMAP: 1.5 hours
8. Household Products Database: 0.5 hour
9. LactMed: 0.5 hour
10. Haz-Map: 0.5 hour
11. WISER & CHEMM: 1.0 hour
12. REMM: 0.5 hour
13. LiverTox: 0.5 hour

How do I register?

Space in the class is limited, so don't delay! Register now.

For questions, contact the NTC at ntc@utah.edu.

By Sharon Dennis
National Library of Medicine Training Center