Welcome to ToxTutor
Introduction
ToxTutor is a self-paced tutorial covering key principles of toxicology and was adopted from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) chemical and toxicology databases. While a knowledge of anatomy and physiology is not required for viewing ToxTutor, the Introduction to the Human Body from the National Cancer Institute provides a good introduction to the topic.
Introduction
ToxTutor is a self-paced tutorial covering key principles of toxicology and was adopted from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) chemical and toxicology databases. While a knowledge of anatomy and physiology is not required for viewing ToxTutor, the Introduction to the Human Body from the National Cancer Institute provides a good introduction to the topic.
Topics Covered in this Course
ToxTutor is divided into the following sections:
The basic principles of toxicology described in ToxTutor are similar to those taught in university programs and are well described in toxicology literature. A list of the textbooks used as the primary resources for the tutorials is found in the Bibliography.
MLA Continuous Education Credit Eligibility
Instructions on how to claim the credits can be found in our survey after completing the End Of Module Certification Quiz.
Using ToxTutor
Getting Around
It will take approximately three hours to complete this self-paced tutorial.
There are a variety of ways you can navigate ToxTutor. You can:
Progress
At the top of each page in ToxTutor are links indicating where the current page falls within the overall ToxTutor program. You can click these links to return to this homepage or to the section that contains the page.
Links
Throughout the course, you will encounter links. Any link to a resource outside of ToxTutor, will typically open in a new tab or window. All other links are to other areas within ToxTutor. Clickable links are bold and underlined as seen here and here.
In addition, clicking on some images may open another external website for more information.
Credits
ToxTutor was adopted from the U.S National Library of Medicine in 2021. More Information can be seen in the ToxTutor Bibliography.
Contact Information
If you would like additional information about toxicology and environmental health, or if you have any questions or comments, please contact us at toxmsdt@gmail.com
ToxTutor is divided into the following sections:
- Introduction to Toxicology
- Dose and Dose Response
- Toxic Effects
- Interactions
- Toxicity Testing Methods
- Risk Assessment
- Exposure Standards and Guidelines
- Basic Physiology
- Introduction to Toxicokinetics
- Absorption
- Distribution
- Biotransformation
- Excretion
- Cellular Toxicology
- Intuitive Toxicology and Risk Communication
- Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Health, and One Health
- Conclusion
- End of Modules Certification Quiz
The basic principles of toxicology described in ToxTutor are similar to those taught in university programs and are well described in toxicology literature. A list of the textbooks used as the primary resources for the tutorials is found in the Bibliography.
MLA Continuous Education Credit Eligibility
Instructions on how to claim the credits can be found in our survey after completing the End Of Module Certification Quiz.
Using ToxTutor
Getting Around
It will take approximately three hours to complete this self-paced tutorial.
There are a variety of ways you can navigate ToxTutor. You can:
- Use the Glossary button in the upper right corner of each page to access the glossary.
- Click the links in the list above (or any bold and underlined words in any module which are linked) to access sections directly.
- Click the Previous and Next links at the bottom of each page to move through the material.
Progress
At the top of each page in ToxTutor are links indicating where the current page falls within the overall ToxTutor program. You can click these links to return to this homepage or to the section that contains the page.
Links
Throughout the course, you will encounter links. Any link to a resource outside of ToxTutor, will typically open in a new tab or window. All other links are to other areas within ToxTutor. Clickable links are bold and underlined as seen here and here.
In addition, clicking on some images may open another external website for more information.
Credits
ToxTutor was adopted from the U.S National Library of Medicine in 2021. More Information can be seen in the ToxTutor Bibliography.
Contact Information
If you would like additional information about toxicology and environmental health, or if you have any questions or comments, please contact us at toxmsdt@gmail.com
