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

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Publications

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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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EMT Entrance exam FY 2022

July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

online $500.00

Complete the EMS Education Application FIRST before. If accepted, you will receive an email with further instructions and a discount code for this exam This EMT entrance exam will test your abilities in 4 areas. Testing areas include math, medical ...

Paramedic entrance exam FY 2022

July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

online $500.00

Complete the EMS Education Application FIRST before. If accepted, you will receive an email with further instructions and a discount code for this exam This EMT entrance exam will test your abilities in 4 areas. Testing areas include math, medical ...

2021-05 EMT Course

May 4, 2021 - Oct. 12, 2021

online $2,000.00

This online EMS Basic course is an interactive, blended-learning opportunity provides excellent educational experience for qualified candidates, preparing you to become top-notch Basic Life Support practitioners in your role as an EMT Basic. This ...

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 ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder Training for Public Safety 2002

online $25.00

This course is to help members of public safety recognize and respond appropriately to persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the fastest growing developmental disability in America. Designed in three online, self-paced modules, this course ...

Emergency Services Management

July 1, 2021 - Oct. 1, 2021

online $375.00

This course addresses the management knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to operate as a chief officer. Students will become familiar with technical writing, long-range planning, organizational behavior, and compiling statistics. Required ...

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MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute

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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 Medical Education and Physician Lifelong Learning

Educating physicians and other health care providers to advance and improve the standard of care in Missouri.

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

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