NURS 735 - Module 10: Risk Assessment

NURS 735 - APPLIED TOXICOLOGY

Module 10: Risk Assessment

Readings and Objectives -- Assignment: Review the presentations by Anne Sergeant and Diane Matuzak, and
read the article: Comparing Risks Thoughtfully (by Finkel). Provide feedback to the Discussion Board based on the assignment.

Risk Assessment is a process that evaluates the likelihood that adverse effects, such as disease or injury, may occur as a result of exposure to a chemical, physical, or biological agent. In this module, we will explore both human and ecological risk assessment, and apply different constructs of toxicology to understand relative risk. Integration of risk assessment principles is important for both understanding and quantitating risk, as well as accurately communicating risk to persons and communities.

READINGS and PRESENTATIONS:

Overview of Risk Assessment (Flash narrated presentation by guest contributor, Anne Sergeant)
Overview of Risk Assessment (downloadable pdf file of above presentation)
To further guide your understanding of key concepts throughout this module on Risk Assessment, please read the article by Dr. Finkel on risk comparisons.
Watch the video presentation by guest contibutor, Dr. Diane Matuzak, who shares her experience in "Communicating Risk to the Public."

At the end of this module you should will be able to:

Explain how toxicology is used in risk assessment;
Be able to describe the similarities and differences between human-health and ecological risk assessment;
Be prepared to contribute their own expertise to planning, executing, and communicating the results of a risk assessment.

Assignment:

Homework:

Please provide a brief discussion of an dialog you might contribute in your community that helps to translate Risk Assessment into a better understanding personal risk.

Not assigned:

Toxic Chemicals & Health: Health Threats & Effects: In Depth: Technical Brief (Natural Resources Defense Council)

Water Quality Research Journal of Canada, 36(2): 253-271 (2001) (abstract only; email author for e-reprint)

Endocrine Disruption in Fish: An Assessment of Recent Research and Results

Water Quality Research Journal of Canada, 36(2): 253-271 (2001)
Endocrine Disruption and Human Reproductive Effects: An Overview
Warren G. Foster*

Normal Brain Development and Developmental Toxicology (In Harm's Way, Chapter 2)

Neurodevelopmental Toxicology (In Harm's Way, chapter 6)

Effects of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (Generations at Risk)