Drug and Chemical Information On-Demand

Learn how to use NLM resources to find drug and chemical information through a suite of on-demand classes. Complete all 3 classes for an in-depth introduction to NLM drug and chemical information resources, or complete the class that meets your needs for a specific population or commonly received questions.

A patron wants to read more about the iron supplement her physician recommended, but she’s overwhelmed by what she reads online. A resident needs a list of the adverse effects of antihistamines on nursing mothers. A faculty member is searching for the latest research about a new Alzheimer’s drug therapy.

If you’re a librarian working in a public or healthcare setting, these scenarios might sound familiar. This suite of on-demand classes will introduce you to the NLM resources that provide drug and chemical information for consumers and healthcare professionals, from interactions to adverse effects to clinical trial results. While you work through interactive hands-on scenarios, you’ll learn about the drug and chemical information-seeking habits of your patrons, helpful reference interview questions to ask, and how to efficiently navigate this unique information landscape. 

NLM Resources you can learn about in this class include: ClinicalTrials.gov, DailyMed, LactMed, LiverTox, MedlinePlus, MeSH, NLM Bookshelf, PubChem, and PubMed. Check the objectives for which resources are covered.

Objectives

Each 2-hour class has distinct learning outcomes.

1. Using, Providing and Prescribing Medications

  1. Distinguish between drug and chemical information resources according to how they match consumer or prescriber needs
  2. Locate drug and chemical safety information, side effects, and interactions in MedlinePlus
  3. Locate prescription and over-the-counter FDA drug labeling in DailyMed

2. Finding Properties, Effects, and Interactions

  1. Select whether PubChem, LactMed, LiverTox, or PubMed is the appropriate resource to use based on an information need
  2. Locate a drug’s adverse effects or toxicity information in PubChem, LactMed, LiverTox, or PubMed
  3. Use PubChem to find drug and chemical interactions, structures, and properties
  4. Locate toxicological reviews in Bookshelf

3. Exploring New Drug Research

  1. Evaluate how drugs, chemicals, and related topics are indexed in MeSH in order to hone a PubMed search strategy
  2. Use advanced PubMed search strategies in order to locate the most relevant literature
  3. Locate clinical trials in PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov about a specific drug therapy
Class Length

2 hours

Continuing Education

This class qualifies for Medical Library Association (MLA) Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) Level 1.

This class qualifies for Medical Library Association (MLA) Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) Level 2.

Each class in this series approved for 2 Medical Library Association (MLA) continuing education credits.

This class meets the following CHIS Level 1 competencies:

  • C3 Knowledge of Subject Matter and Resources
  • C4 Evaluation of Health Information
  • C5 Communication, Reference, and Instruction

This class qualifies as additional continuing education credit towards CHIS level 2.

Owners

Catherine Staley, Trainer, OET

Instructors

Contact the NNLM Training Office for more information.

Classes

Event Title Event Start Date Summary Continuing Education Credits CE Categories Is Online Registration
Drug and Chemical Information 1. Using, Providing and Prescribing Medications Learn how to find drug and chemical safety information, side effects, and interactions in MedlinePlus and locate prescription and over-the-counter FDA drug labeling in DailyMed in this 2 hour on-demand class. 2.00 CHIS Level 1, CHIS Level 2 On
Drug and Chemical Information 2. Finding Properties, Effects, and Interactions Learn how to find drug and chemical information, adverse effects, molecular properties and more in this 2 hour on-demand class. Resources covered include PubChem, LactMed, LiverTox, NLM Bookshelf and PubMed. 2.00 CHIS Level 1, CHIS Level 2 On
Drug and Chemical Information 3. Exploring New Drug Research Discover drug therapy clinical trials and learn how drugs, chemicals, and related topics are indexed in MeSH in order to hone a PubMed search strategy for systematic reviews and other complex research in this 2 hour on-demand class. 2.00 CHIS Level 1, CHIS Level 2 On
Event Title Event Start Date Summary Continuing Education Credits CE Categories Is Online Registration
Drug and Chemical Information 1. Using, Providing and Prescribing Medications Learn how to find drug and chemical safety information, side effects, and interactions in MedlinePlus and locate prescription and over-the-counter FDA drug labeling in DailyMed in this 2 hour on-demand class. 2.00 CHIS Level 1, CHIS Level 2 On
Drug and Chemical Information 2. Finding Properties, Effects, and Interactions Learn how to find drug and chemical information, adverse effects, molecular properties and more in this 2 hour on-demand class. Resources covered include PubChem, LactMed, LiverTox, NLM Bookshelf and PubMed. 2.00 CHIS Level 1, CHIS Level 2 On
Drug and Chemical Information 3. Exploring New Drug Research Discover drug therapy clinical trials and learn how drugs, chemicals, and related topics are indexed in MeSH in order to hone a PubMed search strategy for systematic reviews and other complex research in this 2 hour on-demand class. 2.00 CHIS Level 1, CHIS Level 2 On
Drug and Chemical Information - On Demand Earn up to 6 hours of CE credit in this on-demand class. Learn about NLM resources that provide drug and chemical information for consumers and healthcare professionals, from interactions to adverse effects to clinical trial results. While you work through interactive hands-on scenarios, you’ll learn about the drug and chemical information-seeking habits of your patrons, helpful reference interview questions to ask, and how to efficiently navigate this unique information landscape. 2.00 CHIS Level 1 On
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