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School Bus Rescue - CP22173

Dec. 3, 2021 - Dec. 4, 2021

Savannah, MO

Hours: 12 | Prerequisites: Yes | Host requirements: Contact MU FRTI for DetailsMultiple casualty incidents tax most departments equipment and personnel resources. Is your agency prepared? This course is designed to introduce participants to the ...

Basic Grain Engulfment Rescue - CR22124

Dec. 4, 2021

| 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Clinton, MO

Hours: 8 | Prerequisites: None | Host requirements: Contact MU FRTI for details.This class is designed to introduce participants to the hazards and issues associated with grain entrapment/engulfment emergencies and basic techniques to safely conduct ...

PPCT Defensive Tactics & HFRG Threat Pattern Recognition Instructor Certification Seminar

Dec. 6, 2021 - Dec. 10, 2021

Columbia, MO

Assaults against on-duty law enforcement officers have steadily increased, and every officer is faced with the prospect of being seriously assaulted. Because of this ever-present threat, all law enforcement officers need a valid, defensible system ...

PPCT Defensive Tactics & HFRG Threat Pattern Recognition Instructor Recertification Seminar

Dec. 6, 2021 - Dec. 8, 2021

Columbia, MO

Assaults against on-duty law enforcement officers have steadily increased, and every officer is faced with the prospect of being seriously assaulted. Because of this ever-present threat, all law enforcement officers need a valid, defensible system ...

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Weather-Related Sales of Livestock

Publication date: April 1, 2021

Weather variability is one of the largest sources of risk in agricultural production. Livestock producers forced to sell animals because of weather-related conditions (such as flood, drought or other conditions that cause a shortage of water or feed) ...

Taxation of Crop Insurance and Disaster Payments

Publication date: March 1, 2021

Figure 1. A weather event such as a drought can impact crop production, farm income and taxation situations.Weather variability is one of the largest sources of risk in agricultural production (see Figure 1). Congress has recognized the impact of ...

MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute Annual Report 2020

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2021

As the fiscal year began on July 1, 2019, the future looked great for fire service training in the state. Funding levels looked to increase to allow more training opportunities for first responders throughout Missouri, which in turn would provide for ...

Pricing Corn Silage

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2020

Figure 1. Agricultural producers should consider the current price of corn and inputs for pricing corn silage. Silage is the harvest of whole corn plants at 60 to 70 percent whole plant moisture. Optimal harvest occurs when kernels are at 1/2 milk ...

Rules for Missouri Fire Protection Districts

Publication date: May 1, 2020

Ballard Local Government SeriesAcknowledgmentsThe purpose of this manual is to help fire protection district officials understand and comply with the state’s requirements. It is, first and foremost, the work of the late John Ballard. This edition ...

MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute Annual Report 2019

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2020

As the fiscal year began, faculty and staff of the Institute felt this year was going to be a great year for the fire service in the state. Funding levels were forecasted to increase which would allow more training opportunities for first responders ...

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31st Annual Gerontology Clinical Update

Dec. 9, 2020 - Feb. 15, 2021

online $119.00

This conference will provide a forum for gerontology health care providers, administrators, educators, regulatory personnel, and others to discuss complex care issues common to all who care for the elderly, regardless of setting. The focus is on ...

CEU HAI-Resources for CIC Certification: Nursing Strategies to Decrease Healthcare Associated Infections

online $0.00

This self-paced online course includes handwashing, principles of microbiology and antimicrobial therapy, and the IP's role in antimicrobial stewardship. This course assists IP's preparations for the CIC certification exam. Successful completion ...

CEU HAI-The Mystery of Specimen Collection Webinar

online $0.00

Laboratory specimen management impacts healthcare associated infections. This self-paced webinar describes classifications of bacteria, safeguards for laboratory testing, and basic specimen collection concepts for blood, urine, respiratory, wound, ...

CEU HAI-Long Term Care Environmental Disinfection: Special Considerations Webinar

online $0.00

This self-paced webinar focuses on concerns specific to disinfection in long term care settings such as respect for personal belongings while maintaining a safe environment. Topics include risk factors for infection, hand hygiene, evidence-based ...

CEU HAI-Construction and Infection Prevention Webinar

online $0.00

This self-paced webinar describes the multiple roles of an infection preventionist in maintaining patient safety during health care facility renovation and construction. Successful completion will earn participants 1.0 contact hours. Last reviewed: ...

CEU HAI-Infection Prevention in Ambulatory Care Locations Webinar

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This self-paced webinar discusses infection control challenges and describes development of a risk assessment and infection control plan for ambulatory care settings. Successful completion will earn participants 1.15 contact hours. Last reviewed: ...

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Continuing Education for Health Professions

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Community Emergency Management Program

Provides education and technical assistance to individuals and families, local governments, businesses, schools and organizations in preparing and responding to natural and man-made disasters.

Community Health Engagement and Outreach

When individuals are healthy, physically and mentally, the community is healthy.

Drought resources

Providing information and resources about drought monitoring and mitigation.

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