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4 Raising Awareness: Training and Outreach
Pages 25-28

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From page 25...
... To effectively increase training and outreach efforts for TOXNET, additional staff are needed by the Specialized Information Services Division. TRAINING Although a goal of the TOXNET Web site should be to minimize the training required to search the databases, a certain amount of training will still be necessary, at least initially.
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From page 26...
... Specific activities to date have included regional training programs on public health information resources, development of distance learning materials, and development of a Web site and links among the sponsoring organizations. This partnership offers the opportunity to reach a group of health professionals who work directly on environmental health issues.
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From page 27...
... Such a tutorial would make it easy for community groups, health professionals, and others to put together a presentation and would be a valuable tool in outreach and training efforts. OUTREACH To maximize outreach efforts and raise awareness of the TOXNET Web site, it is important to take advantage of the many existing organizations, agencies, Web sites, and publications that reach the varied audiences for toxicology and environmental health information.
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From page 28...
... ; · industry and related organizations (e.g., Chemical Manufacturers Association, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America) ; and · professional associations (e.g., American Academy of Clinical Toxicology, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, American Association of Poison Control Centers, American Bar Association, American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Medical Toxicology, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, American Industrial Hygiene Association, American Public Health Association, Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics, Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine, National Science Teachers Association, Society of Environmental Journalists)
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