This information is being provided in the Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory newsletter to get the word out about free training for medical and safety professionals in your communities. With less and less people in our communities understanding the agricultural industry, this training can be helpful in responding to agricultural emergencies. Please help get the word out to your county and local emergency management and health officials who may wish to participate. However, everyone is welcome to attend and register.
A nationwide, no-cost online webinar starting July 14-17, 2020 is being hosted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Registration is required and continuing education credits will be offered for physicians, nurses and EMS personnel. Registration is due July 7, 2020.
The Agricultural Health and Safety Course for Medical and Safety Professionals is designed to examine key health and safety issues specific to rural and agricultural workers. Experts will present course material relevant to those working in health care, public health, education, and safety professions.
This course is intended for professionals who work with or have an interest in agricultural health and safety including physicians, nurses, emergency medical responders, physician assistants, health educators, advanced practice nurses, Ag extension, migrant health clinicians, physical therapists, insurance specialists, veterinarians, safety professionals, and students.
This course is going to be provided via Zoom and supplemented with online modules.
•Session A: Agricultural Health — July 14-15, 2020
•Session B: Agricultural Safety and Prevention — July 16-17, 2020
•Session C: Special Topics — Online modules will be available starting July 14, 2020
Course Objectives:
At the completion of the course, the participant should be better able to:
1. Evaluate the core elements of agricultural medicine
2. Integrate the anticipation, recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of occupational and environmental illnesses and injuries within rural and agricultural communities
3. Qualify to become an AgriSafe Provider in order to develop sustainable agricultural occupational health and safety delivery programs within their regions
Even if this program saves one life, it will be worth attending.
