Free Portland PubMed and TOXNET Training: Space Still Available!

Posted by nwsoadmin on May 2nd, 2012 Posted in: Training & Education

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There are a limited number of spaces available for these free training opportunities from the National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC) in Portland, OR next month. The PubMed online sessions begin on May 30th – don’t miss your chance! Details about the classes and how to register are below.

TOXNET® and Beyond

Do you know where to find toxicology information that just might help medical professionals save a life – or public officials protect a community from unnecessary chemical exposure? Most importantly, can you find it fast?

TOXNET® and Beyond is a free six-hour, hands-on course to help information specialists quickly find authoritative resources on environmental health and toxicology as well as related health information.

The National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC) will be offering this FREE class on June 22, 2012, at the Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, OR. Visit http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/schedule.html for more information and to register.

PubMed for Trainers Class at OHSU in Portland, OR

Would you like to gain new skills, brush up on existing PubMed skills and collaborate with colleagues to help create effective training strategies? The PubMed® for Trainers course is held in 4 sessions; 3 online and 1 in person session. This hands-on course consists of lectures, individual exercises, group work and discussions in four sessions, with approximately 2-3 hours of independent work.

The National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC) will be offering this FREE course from May 30 – June 21, with the in-person session held at the Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, OR. Upon completion of all four sessions participants receive 15 hours of MLA CE credit.

The dates and times for the four class sessions are:

1. Wednesday, May 30, 10-12 PT (online via Adobe Connect)
2. Wednesday, June 6, 10-12 PT (online via Adobe Connect)
3. Thursday, June 14, 10-12 PT (online via Adobe Connect)
4. Thursday, June 21, 9-4 PT (in-person in Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, OR)

For more information and to register, visit http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/schedule.html