NLM Toxicology Tutorial "ToxTutor" Redesigned

NLM Toxicology Tutorial "ToxTutor" Redesigned. NLM Tech Bull. 2016 Nov-Dec;(413):b2.

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The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has updated its online toxicology tutorial, ToxTutor. ToxTutor is a self-paced tutorial covering key principles of toxicology.

For almost 20 years, students and others have used ToxTutor to explore the fundamental principles of toxicology. The tutorial is written in plain language and includes helpful illustrations. It provides users of toxicology resources, including NLM chemical and toxicological databases, with a basic understanding of the subject.

ToxTutor introduces toxicology by covering dose and dose response, toxic effects, interactions, toxicity testing methods, risk assessment, and exposure standards and guidelines. Additional topics will be included in future updates. A certificate of completion option will be released next year.

ToxTutor is produced by the Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program (TEHIP) of the National Library of Medicine.