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MU Extension partners with several MU schools and colleges to deliver noncredit continuing education courses, programs and training in a variety of professional trades.

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Vehicle Rescue: Technician - CR22117

Aug. 9, 2021 - Aug. 30, 2021

Elsberry, MO

Hours: 16 | Prerequisites: None | Host requirements: Contact MU FRTI for details | 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 ...

2021 Caring for the Older Adult Across the Continuum - Caring for the Frail Elderly Conference

Aug. 20, 2021 - Aug. 21, 2021

Columbia, MO

We are pleased to announce the Caring for the Older Adult Across the Continuum (Caring for the Frail Elderly) conference is scheduled for August 20-21, 2021.The conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, MO. This will be ...

Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP22144

Aug. 20, 2021 - Aug. 22, 2021

Duenweg, MO

Hours: 16 | Prerequisites: Yes | Host requirements: Contact MU FRTI for details. | POST: Yes | CEU: YesThe learning objective of this course is to reduce the risk of accidents involving responders and citizens by making sure new and existing ...

Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training - CP22108

Aug. 21, 2021

| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Jefferson City, MO

Hours: 8 | Prerequisites: None | Host requirements: None | POST: YesThis workshop will provide the necessary training and education required for newly appointed fire district board members under Missouri state law. The Missouri Association of Fire ...

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MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute receives $60,000 gift from State Farm for emergency responder training
  • Published: Monday, June 28, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension received a $60,000 gift from State Farm Insurance Co. to sponsor 20 courses related to vehicle rescue, vehicle firefighting and driving emergency vehicles. The gift will provide training to about ...

MU nursing students step up to help with patient care over winter break
  • Published: Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. – One by one, the 70 nursing students on the late-afternoon video call turned on their cameras. Some were still in nursing uniforms from clinical, some were just taking a break from studying. Every hand was raised.“I was in ...

MU School of Medicine recognizes National Rural Health Day
  • Published: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri School of Medicine joins health care organizations across the country to honor the thousands of health care students and professionals serving the unique health needs of an estimated 57 million rural ...

Statewide partnership to strengthen training and support for community health workers
  • Published: Thursday, July 23, 2020

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Financial insecurity, housing conditions and other social factors can have a significant impact on health. Community health workers (CHWs)—front-line public health workers who are trusted members of the communities they ...

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Publications

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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 ...

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 ...

Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 6th Edition Curriculum

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2019

$162.00

The Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 6th Edition Curriculum builds upon the excellence of IFSTA instructional materials. Instructors know they can count on IFSTA to provide accurate, customizable, and complete curriculum. IFSTA’s ...

Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 6th Edition Instructor Resource Kit

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2019

$225.00

IFSTA offers high-quality teaching materials in all-inclusive kits and the ability to easily customize the curriculum at any time — all at an affordable price.This Instructor Resource Kit (IRK) provides easy storage and all the instructional ...

Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 6th Edition Manual and Exam Prep

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2019

$90.00

Save up to 10% when you buy this package containing:Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 6th Edition ManualFire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 6th Edition Exam PrepPublisher: Fire Protection Publications, International Fire Service ...

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Online courses

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

EMS Education Application FY 2022

July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

online $0.00

The 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 HAI-Antimicrobial Stewardship for Advanced Practice Nurses Webinar

online $0.00

This self-paced webinar discusses the role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in antimicrobial resistance and stewardship in all health care settings but emphasizes long term care. Successful completion will earn participants 1.55 contacts hours. ...

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MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute

FRTI provides comprehensive education and skills training for Missouri’s fire and emergency service responders.

Continuing Medical Education and Physician Lifelong Learning

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

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

Law Enforcement Training Institute

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

MU Conference Office

The MU Conference Office helps implement distinctive, customized, face-to-face events (including continuing education), meeting budgets while exceeding goals.

Nursing Outreach

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