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Emergency preparedness and personal safety begin with the individual.

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High-quality, affordable learning opportunities for Missouri's registered nurses.

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Publications

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Corn and Soybean Replant Decisions

Publication date: June 1, 2022

Deciding whether to replant a sparse stand is one of the more difficult decisions a corn or soybean grower will face. The difficulty of this decision stems from the difficulty of predicting how the effectiveness of replanting will be affected by the ...

Resources for Your Flooded Home

Publication date: April 21, 2022

Cleaning up after a flood takes special care. Families returning to their flooded homes should exercise caution before and during the cleanup process. To help you get your life and home back to normal, download this PDF.ContentsSteps toward ...

Tornado Season: Are You Ready?

Publication date: April 21, 2022

Reviewed by Conne BurnhamEmergency Management SpecialistFire and Rescue Training InstituteEach year, many people are killed or seriously injured by severe storms and tornadoes despite advance warning. Some didn’t hear the warning, while others ...

Family Disaster Plan

Publication date: April 21, 2022

Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is intended as a downloadable (PDF). Please see links to the (PDF) file on this page.Reviewed by Conne BurnhamFire and Rescue Training InstituteHaving a plan can help your family make ...

Disaster Supplies Kit

Publication date: April 21, 2022

What should I put my family’s disaster supplies kit in?  Disaster Supplies kits can be large or small depending on how many persons you have to gather supplies for in your household.  Remember that for your home disaster supplies kit you should ...

MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute Annual Report 2021

Publication date: Jan. 1, 2022

Greetings from Columbia and the University of Missouri. As the interim director for the MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute (MU FRTI), I hope that you find our annual report informational and it provides a better understanding of the breadth of the ...

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CEU Emergency Services Management

July 1, 2022 - Sept. 30, 2022

online $375.00

The course is designed to provide knowledge, skills, and abilities for students to function as an administrative manager. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to direct unit members during a training evolution; prepare a budget ...

CEU Principles of Fire Prevention & Protection Services

July 1, 2022 - Sept. 30, 2022

online $375.00

The course is designed to provide information about the fire service's history, modern components of fire and emergency services, and careers with in the industries. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the procedures of ...

CEU Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Response Awareness

July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023

online $25.00

Welcome to Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Response Awareness. This awareness-level course is the first level of first responder certification. A first responder must be properly trained and mentally prepared when called ...

CEU Enhanced Leadership Development Academy for RNs and NHAs in Long-term Care

online $1,000.00

You might be able to enroll at no cost if you work for a skilled nursing facility in Missouri. To find out if you are eligible: Complete this survey The purpose of the Enhanced Leadership Development Academy (ELDA) is to prepare a cadre of ...

CEU Substance Use Disorders in Missouri 101

online $0.00

Substance use disorders (SUD) present a major public health concern with a significant impact on health, including increased mortality, interpersonal and socioeconomic difficulties. Nationally, Missouri ranks highest among states for drug use with ...

CEU Key Concepts for the Rural Practitioner

Dec. 12, 2021 - May 30, 2024

online $0.00

Providers who practice in rural communities face challenges often not shared by their colleagues in urban or suburban settings or in larger practice settings. This series of learning modules addresses topics specifically requested by rural ...

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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.

Continuing Education for Health Professions

Showcases high-quality and affordable lifelong learning opportunities for Missouri's health professionals

Drought resources

Providing information and resources about drought monitoring and mitigation.

EMS Education Institute

Providing an evolving, dynamic education and training program for new and existing EMS and Allied Healthcare Professionals meeting and exceeding current standard of care

Flood Resources

Current information about flooding; dangers to crops and food quality/safety; how to recover from a flood.

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