National Pesticide Competency Guidelines for Medical & Nursing Education

National Pesticide Competency Guidelines for Medical & Nursing Education outlines the knowledge and skills that students in the health professions need to have about pesticides. This document is part of a national initiative aimed at ensuring that pesticides issues become integral elements of education and practice of primary care providers. The National Strategies for Health Care Providers: Pesticides Initiative has set forth a strategic direction for the nation to improve the recognition, management, and prevention of pesticide-related health conditions.