NAME | The Gulf Oil Spill: The Environmental Impact |
COURSE STARTS | Open Enrollment |
COURSE ENDS | 7 weeks to complete from date of registration |
LEVEL OF TRAINING | Aware |
CEU ELIGIBILITY | Not eligible for CEUs |
CONTACT HOURS | 2 |
COURSE DESCRIPTION |
The explosion of the Deepwater Horizon on April 2010 and the consequent Gulf Oil Spill has raised many public health questions. Will the oil make me sick? What could be in the air? Is the seafood that gets to market safe? Is it safe to go to the beach? In order to assess the public health effects, it's important to understand the components and characteristics of oil. This course will provide information about crude oil, weathered oil, and dispersants. Public health aspects related to exposure to air contaminants, seafood, beach advisories, and worker safety will also be discussed. |