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The Role of EMS and Fire Departments for the Active Killer - CP23209

Event date: March 23, 2023

Event time: | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Savannah,

Hours: 4 | Prerequisites: None | Students: 15–30 | Host requirements: NoneThis course is geared for the management and operational guidelines of responding to Active Shooter/Acts of Violence events. Rescue Task Force (RTF) concepts are new to the ...

Lost Person Search and Rescue - CP23120

Event date: March 24, 2023 - March 25, 2023

Van Buren, MO

Hours: 12 | Prerequisites: None | Students: 15–30 | Host requirements: Yes | CEU: YesThis course will assist first responders in appropriately organizing and managing a search and rescue response. Participants will build their skills in ...

Farm Machinery Rescue - CP23206

Event date: March 24, 2023 - March 25, 2023

Gordonville,

Hours: 12 | Prerequisites: Yes | Host requirements: Contact MU FRTI for details.This course starts with a quick review of Vehicle Rescue: Technician, specifically the types of extrication equipment. The remaining part of the course will define the ...

Vehicle Rescue: Technician - CR23137

Event date: March 24, 2023 - March 26, 2023

Clever,

DescriptionHours: 16 | Prerequisites: None | Students: 15–24 | POST: Yes | CEU: YesToday vehicle extrication is as much a part of the fire service as firefighting. This class deals with tools and techniques required to remove an entrapped ...

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Wind, drought contribute to fires at harvest

Published: Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Roadway accidents and combine fires make harvest the most dangerous time of the year for those who work in America’s most dangerous occupation – farming, says University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen ...

Long COVID in workers could be a challenge for Missouri employers

Published: Friday, Nov. 4, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missourians report higher rates of disability and long COVID than the U.S. average, according to a study brief by University of Missouri Extension.Long COVID – ongoing health problems that last months or more following infection ...

New AgriStress Helpline available to Missouri farmers

Published: Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri farmers and rural families seeking mental health support can turn to the new AgriStress Helpline.Farmers and ranchers take pride in their ability to handle challenges and are often reluctant to seek help, particularly for ...

Review safety practices on the farm with children

Published: Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Many consider the farm an ideal place to raise children. But with all its idyllic charm come dangers, says University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch.About three children die from an ...

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Hurry Up and Wait: Replanting Decisions for Pastures During Drought

Publication date: Jan. 27, 2023

Rob KallenbachDepartment of AgronomyCraig RobertsDepartment of AgronomyDrought typically causes Missouri cattlemen to be concerned about their pastures. These concerns can turn to thoughts of replanting, but such plans may be premature.The major ...

Preparing Petroleum-Powered Vehicles for Winter Weather

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2022

Reviewed by Conne BurnhamMU Extension Emergency Management Bob SchultheisMU Extension natural resource engineering specialist in Webster CountyCold weather is hard on cars and trucks and usually causes at least one vehicle around the farm or home to ...

Pricing Corn Silage

Publication date: July 1, 2022

Raymond MasseyProfessor, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionJoe HornerState Specialist, Agricultural Business and Policy ExtensionFigure 1. Agricultural producers should consider the current price of corn and inputs for pricing corn ...

Publication date: July 1, 2022

Eric Bailey, Beef Extension SpecialistJoe Horner, Agricultural Economics SpecialistRobert Kallenbach, Forage Production and Management SpecialistRay Massey, Agricultural Economics SpecialistCraig Roberts, Agronomy SpecialistPeter Scharf, Agronomy ...

Corn and Soybean Replant Decisions

Publication date: June 1, 2022

William WieboldProfessor EmeritusPlant Science and Technology ExtensionRay MasseyProfessorAgricultural Business and Policy ExtensionDeciding whether to replant a sparse stand is one of the more difficult decisions a corn or soybean grower will face. ...

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 ...

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2023-03 EMS Refresher

Feb. 20, 2023 - March 26, 2023

online $200.00

This online course fulfills the Missouri Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (MOBEMS) and NREMT’s requirements for a refresher course in continuing medical education for Emergency Medical Technicians at the Basic (EMTB) and Paramedic (EMTP) level ...

CEU Principles of Emergency Services, Safety, and Survival (CO23106)

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 explain the benefits of ...

EMT Basic Training Entrance Exam

online $50.00

Complete the EMS Education Application First before taking this exam. This EMT entrance exam will test your abilities in 4 areas. Testing areas include math, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, and reading with writing sample. You must ...

EMS Education Application

online $0.00

This application process is the first step towards achieving emergency services education. This course will guide you through the EMS Education Institute application process. You must apply to and be accepted by the EMS Education Institute before ...

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 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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CDC Quick observation tools (QUOTs) for infection prevention

Free downloadable tools from the CDC and APIC: quick assessment forms to help providers on the frontline to quickly identify deficiencies and take action.

CDC Point of Care Devices (Blood Glucose Meters)

CDC point of care devices, including: information and links to info from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Federal Drug Administration; FAQs about cleaning and disinfecting meters; references for outbreak examples

CDC Resources About Antimicrobial Resistance

Information about antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance

CDC Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facilities

Go-to resource for infection prevention and control in long term care facilities. It includes fact sheets, guidelines, tool kits, checklists regarding clinical staff, residents, prevention tools and links to numerous websites.

CDC Guide to Infection Prevention for Outpatient Settings: Minimum Expectations for Safe Care

From the CDC, a summary guide of infection prevention recommendations for outpatient (ambulatory care) settings.

2017 HICPAC-CDC Guideline for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection: What the infection preventionist needs to know

In the FALL 2017 Prevention Strategist, the authors state: “In spite of an increasing focus on SSI reduction efforts and overall lower infection rates, the stakes remain high for all patients having surgery. Approximately 55 percent of SSI cases ...

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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.

Law Enforcement Training Institute

Providing basic and advanced law enforcement training as well as animal cruelty investigation programs.

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