New York State Poison Control Network - Annual Report on 2001 Data
Management Of The Societal Impact Of Poisoning
Toxicology Training
In order to stay abreast of changes in the field of toxicology, all staff at the poison centers participate in toxicology symposia, in-service training, electronic continuing education, conferences and meetings. In turn, staff of the poison center teach pharmacy and nursing students, ambulance personnel (EMT), physicians and physician assistants.
Appendix Five includes a description of these programs.
Trainee | Type of Training | Count |
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Pharmacy Students Health Professional Training |
Conducted by Poison Control Staff | 55 |
Physicians Health Professional Training | 445 | |
Physician Assistants Health Professional Training | 9 | |
Poison Control Staff | Symposia | 52 |
Lectures | 171 | |
In Service | 110 | |
Case Reviews/Grand Rounds/Journal Clubs | 946 | |
Electronic Continuing Education | 4 |
Research and Publications
The Network conducts research, studies, case reviews, quality assurance and presents and/or publishes its findings.
Appendix Six includes examples of research conducted and articles published, and abstracts presented at annual meetings for 2001.
Research and Publications | Count |
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Research Projects | 3 |
Publications | 30 |
Abstracts Presented | 27 |