Title: Identify environmental hazards.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-1) > Section: Ensuring a Clean and Safe Healthcare Environment

Identification should include

- the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- radioactive contamination
- air pollution
- water pollution.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can undetected pollutants contribute to toxic environments?
- What is the role of the EPA? What is the effect of the EPA on the healthcare field?
- What are the effects of radiation exposure on health?