Methyl Mercury Poisoning: Recognition and Treatment
Tracking # 20-867978
Course overview
The presence of mercury in the food chain from environmental pollution is the most significant pathway for mercury exposure throughout the U.S. and the entire world. Methyl mercury can cause serious morbidities, particularly in children. It is important for healthcare providers to offer informed counseling about the risks of eating fish, the safety of vaccines, and handling small mercury exposures in the home.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
0.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Nurse Practitioner
0.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
0.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Clinical Nurse Specialist
0.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
0.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
0.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse
0.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Practitioner
0.5h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
0.5h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty
Clinical Nurse Specialist
0.5h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty
Licensed Practical Nurse
0.5h
Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education
Nurse Practitioner
0.5h
Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Registered Nurse
0.5h
Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
0.5h
Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
0.5h
General
Registered Professional Nurse
0.5h
General
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons
Physician & Surgeon
0.5h
Category I CME
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Doctor of Osteopathy
0.5h
AMA Category I
Medical Doctor
0.5h
AMA Category I
Physician Assistant
0.5h
AMA Category I
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
0.5h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
0.5h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Clinical Nurse Specialist
0.5h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
0.5h
Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse
Registered Nurse
0.5h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
0.5h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
0.5h
General
Registered Nurse
0.5h
General
State Medical Board of Ohio
Doctor of Medicine
0.5h
AMA Category I
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
0.5h
AMA Category I