The Training Unit provides education
and materials designed to increase awareness regarding State regulations and responsibilities as a Health Care Provider. Educational materials are intended to
improve screening rates, enhance clinical case management follow-up
for children exposed to Lead, and assess children at-risk for Lead exposure. For an official
summary of health care provider’s responsibilities to conduct
periodic health care assessments on children between the ages of 6 months and 6
years, and
for informaiton on two
free CMEs on lead poisoning,
go to
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/childlead/html/POpapers.html.
Targeted Audience:
Training is conducted in public and private hospitals, clinics, schools
and community-based facilities. Information
and education are provided to health care providers and
community-based organization at the local level.
For course description,
objective, and the corresponding schedules click below:
Medical
Grand Rounds
Nursing
Grand Rounds
Lead
Awareness & Fingerstick Initiative Training
Lead In
Brief
For registration forms and
questions about course descriptions, objectives and schedules, contact the
Health Care Provider Education Coordinator,
Lang, Kathleen, PHN, MSN,
CNS
Assisant Program
Specialist
(323)869-7185
(323)887-5178 Fax
klang@ph.lacounty.gov
Prenatal & Postnatal