Chemical Hazards: Methamphetamine Labs
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Length: 30 minutes
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This presentation by Nelson Couch, Ph.D., CIH, CSP, gives you an overview of the hazards and concerns of Methamphetamine labs
Target Audience
These learning modules are applicable to all public health, medical, veterinary, pharmacy, emergency management, hospital and other professionals interested in public health preparedness. These modules are created by faculty and guest lecturers at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.
Educational Objectives
- Identify the warning signs of Methamphetamine production
- Provide a general overview of the hazards Methamphetamine labs
- Discuss what public health professionals can do to combat the growing problem of Methamphetamine production
Competencies Addressed
This training addresses selected applied epidemiology, core public health, and public health preparedness and response competencies as noted below. (Please note: The following training does not provide comprehensive or in-depth treatment of specified competencies, it provides basic knowledge of the competencies listed below.)
| Applied Epidemiology Competencies Tier 1 |
| Recognize the existence of a public health problem (I.A.1) |
| Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals |
| 2) Describes the characteristics of a population-based health problem (e.g. equity, social determinants, environment) (1: Analytic/Assessment Skills) |
References
Methamphetamine Resource Site:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2941_4871-68417--,00.html
FAQ:
http://www.colodec.org/decpapers/Documents/Meth%20Labs%20FAQ%201.pdf
How to identify a meth lab:
http://www.crimestop.net/unsolved_narcotics.htm
Cleaning Former Meth Labs: http://www.kci.org/meth_info/meth_cleanup.htm;
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hm/methlab.pdf
Clandestine Methamphetamine Laboratories Information & Safety Sheet:
http://www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/oii/pdf/methlab.pdf
Children at Clandestine Methamphetamine Labs: Helping Meth's Youngest Victims:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/bulletins/children/welcome.html
Author and Narrator:
Reviewer:
Jennifer Horney, MPH
The author(s) and reviewer(s) of this training have no personal financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this presentation to disclose.
Continuing Education Credit:
The UNC Center for Public Health Preparedness offers the following continuing education credit/s on this training. Eligibility for all continuing education credit is determined on an annual basis.
- none
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