Tetrachloroethylene Toxicity
How to Use This Course
Course: WB 1110
CE Original Date: May 23, 2008
CE Renewal Date: May 23, 2011
CE Expiration Date: May 23, 2013
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Introduction |
The goal of Case Studies in Environmental Medicine (CSEM) is to increase the primary care provider's knowledge of hazardous substances in the environment and to help in evaluation and treating of potentially exposed patients. This CSEM focuses on tetrachloroethylene (PCE) toxicity. |
Available Versions |
Two versions of the Tetrachloroethylene Toxicity CSEM are available.
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Instructions |
To make the most effective use of this course, we recommend that you
- take the Initial Check to assess your current knowledge about tetrachloroethylene (PCE) toxicity
- read the title, learning objectives, text, and key points in each section
- complete the progress check exercises at the end of each section and check your answers
- complete and submit your assessment and posttest response online if you wish to obtain continuing education credit. Continuing education certificates can be printed immediately upon completion.
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Instructional Format |
This course is designed to help you learn efficiently. Topics are clearly labeled so that you can skip sections or quickly scan sections you are already familiar with. This labeling will also allow you to use this training material as a handy reference. To help you identify and absorb important content quickly, each section is structured as follows
| Section Element |
Purpose |
Title |
Serves as a “focus question” that you should be able to answer after completing the section |
Learning Objectives |
Describes specific content addressed in each section and focuses your attention on important points |
Text |
Provides the information you need to answer the focus question(s) and achieve the learning objectives |
Key Points |
Highlights important issues and helps you review |
Progress Check |
Enables you to test yourself to determine whether you have mastered the learning objectives |
Answers |
Provide feedback to ensure you understand the content and can locate information in the text |
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Learning Objectives |
Upon completion of the Tetrachloroethylene Toxicity CSEM, you will be able to
| Content Area |
Objectives |
Overview |
- Describe the properties of tetrachloroethylene
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Exposure Pathways |
- Identify sources of tetrachloroethylene exposure
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Identify the primary routes of exposure to tetrachloroethylene
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Who is at Risk |
- Identify the occupations most heavily exposed to tetrachloroethylene
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Identify who is at risk of exposure to tetrachloroethylene
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Standards and Regulations |
- Identify the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) permissible exposure limit (PEL) for tetrachloroethylene
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Identify the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) maximum contaminant level (MCL) for tetrachloroethylene in drinking water
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Biological Fate |
- Identify where tetrachloroethylene is most likely to be retained in the body
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Explain the two major pathways of tetrachloroethylene metabolism in the body
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Physiological Effects |
- Describe the physiological effects associated with tetrachloroethylene exposure
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Clinical Evaluation |
- Identify the primary focuses of the exposure history
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Describe characteristic clinical presentations of patients with acute tetrachloroethylene exposure
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Describe characteristic clinical presentations of patients with chronic tetrachloroethylene exposure
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Identify direct and measurements that can assist with diagnosis of tetrachloroethylene exposure.
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Identify indirect measurements that can assist with diagnosis of tetrachloroethylene exposure.
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Treatment and Management |
- Describe the principal treatment strategy for managing tetrachloroethylene poisoning
- Describe instructions for patient self care
- Describe instructions for clinical follow-up
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