Poison Prevention Education

IPC’s online Poison Prevention Education Course consists of seven quick, easy lessons and corresponding quizzes.  Each lesson/quiz takes about 3-5 minutes each to complete.  You can complete the course at your convenience; log off after you complete one lesson/quiz and return as many times as you like to complete the rest or complete all the lessons/quizzes in one sitting!

Why take the online Poison Prevention Education Course?

• Access to FREE IL Poison Prevention Month (IPPM) materials and prizes!
• Learn more about poison prevention
• Learn about the vast scope of cases/issues the U.S. Poison Centers deal with day in and day out
• Learn how to educate others about poison prevention
• Continuing education (CEC’s)

Who Can Take the IPC’s online Poison Prevention Education Course?

• Anyone 18 years or older living and/or working in Illinois is welcome to complete the course and utilize the online Poison Prevention Education Resource Center

Note:  If you reside outside of Illinois, please contact your local poison center for available trainings/resources at 1.800.222.1222 or U.S. Poison Centers

What does the course cover?

• Facts About U.S. Poison Centers
• Facts about Poisons
• Potential Poisons
• Who is at Risk of Poisoning
• How to Prevention Poisonings
• What to do in Case of a Poisoning
• How to Share Poison Prevention Education

What are the benefits?

• After completing the online course you’ll receive a “Certificate of Completion”that you can present to your work or other association for continuing education credits (dependent on the organizations rules).

• After completing the entire course, you’ll have immediate access to the online Poison Prevention Education Resource Center for all your future outreach/education events or activities.  Download and/or order free educational materials and presentation tools any time you want them:  stickers, magnets, posters, handouts, children’s activity sheets, tool kits, PowerPoint presentations, etc.  Something new added to the Resource Center every quarter!

Get started!  www.illinoisPoisonCenter.org/outreach