The purpose of this course is to familiarize learners with epidemiology and how it is used in research.

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PHACT is a free, video-based public health curriculum that aims to educate youth participants on the public health issues that impact New Mexico communities the most.

• An in-depth introduction to the basic principles and concepts of toxicology. Categories of chemicals causing toxic effects, the manner of exposure to toxic substances, the environmental and biological effects, and the laws and regulations will be considered.
• 16 week course that follows main campus academic calendar

Class Size: 20 Students

This course continues from Course 1 

Instructor of Record: Maria Nilsson-Whitaker, M.A.

• One credit elective meets on Thursdays from 1:00 PM-2:50 PM during Block Two
• Prerequisite: 2nd or 3rd year standing

Class size: 20 students

This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to managed care pharmacy practice.    

• One credit course, meets on Monday 3 – 4:50 pm, during Block 2
• Prerequisite: Open to P2, and P3 students.
• Class size: 20 students

This course will provide instruction in obstetrics & gynecology topics relevant to pharmacy practice, including contraception, infertility, pregnancy complications, labor and delivery,  and management of medications in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• One credit elective meets Wednesdays from 3-4:50 pm during Block Two. 
• Prerequisite: Open P2, and P3 students 

Class size: 20 students

This course provides student pharmacists with resources and coping mechanisms focused on mitigating stress, preventing or addressing burnout, and encouraging personal and professional growth.

• One credit elective meets Mondays from 3-4:50 pm during Block 1
• Prerequisite: Open to P2, and P3 students.

Class size: 20 students

2025 PROGRAM

ENROLLMENT
This course is self enrolled by employee's only. An instruction PDF will be provided to you by your company representative. Enrolled duration is 1 year or until December 31st. If you are unable to access this course after following the instructions, please contact HSC-NEOSupport@salud.unm.edu

OVERVIEW
General Radiation Safety training is required of all employees who receive, or might receive, an occupational exposure while working in or near a controlled area. These individuals may routinely enter the controlled area and encounter postings, radiation producing devices or radioactive materials. Employee responsibilities for observing and obeying radiation safety postings and procedures are emphasized throughout this training.

OBJECTIVES

The participant will be able to IDENTIFY:

1. Basic radiological fundamentals and radiation protection concepts.
2. The relative risks of exposure to radiation and radioactive materials, including prenatal radiation exposure.
3. Individual rights and responsibilities as related to implementation of the radiation protection program (including the ALARA Program).
4. Actions implemented to control doses under emergency conditions.
5. Exposure reports or other exposure data which may be provided and how to request these reports.

MODULES COVERED

1. Fundamentals of Radiation and Radioactivity
2. Radiation Biology
3. Radiation Dose Limits and ALARA
4. Personnel Monitoring
5. Access Control and Postings
6. Emergency and Spill Procedures
7. Radiation Dose Limits Contamination Control
8. Employee Responsibilities

Please note that this course does not offer continuing education credit.