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ForwardTHE PLASTIC DETOX: ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE AND HUMAN HEALTH - 8/17
This two-part continuing education series features a facilitated screening and discussion of The Plastic Detox, a documentary examining the pervasive presence of plastics in everyday consumer products and the associated implications for human health and the environment. The documentary explores common sources of plastic exposure—including personal care products, food packaging, and household items—and reviews emerging evidence linking plastic-related chemicals to endocrine disruption, genetic changes, reproductive health concerns, and other adverse health outcomes. Each 60-minute session includes a 45-minutesegment of the documentary, followed by a 15-minute moderated discussion designed to encourage reflection, dialogue, and application to public health, nursing, and healthcare practice. Participants may attend one or both sessions, with each session offering 1.0 continuing education credit. Session dates are August 12th and 17th.
Both sessions meet 12pm - 1pm.
This course is open for anyone to attend, please use the link below to register for the course….
Target Audience
- Allied Health Professionals
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
Learning Objectives
1. Describe common sources of plastic exposure in everyday consumer products, including personal care items, food packaging, and household products.
2. Summarize current evidence linking plastic‑associated chemicals to potential human health effects, including endocrine disruption, reproductive health concerns, and other adverse outcomes.
3. Identify opportunities to incorporate environmental health considerations related to plastic exposure into patient education, health promotion, or professional practice.
Heather Mountz
- ANCC
- Attendance
- IACET CEU
- JA Credit - AH
Available Credit
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.00 Attendance
- 0.10 IACET CEU
- 1.00 JA Credit - AH
- 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™