Fundamentals of Methylene Chloride Safety
Description
This basic-level course provides information on the chemical properties and adverse health effects associated with the use of methylene chloride, or dichloromethane (DCM), in clinical and public health laboratories.
Audience
The goal of this course is to provide information on the chemical properties and adverse health effects associated with the use of methylene chloride, or dichloromethane (DCM), in clinical and public health laboratories.
Accessibility
Course content is closed captioned, where applicable, and optimized for a screen reader.
Objectives
At the end of this course, learners should be able to:
- Recognize the chemical properties of methylene chloride
- Recognize hazards and exposure effects associated with methylene chloride
- Recognize control measures for reducing exposure to methylene chloride
Continuing Education (CE)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Systems is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program.
This course is approved for 1 contact hour(s) of P.A.C.E.®credit
P.A.C.E. ® number: 288-012-23