Continuing education

Continuing education

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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Continuing Education for Health Professions (CEHP)

High-quality, affordable learning opportunities for Missouri's health professionals.

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Veterinary education

Educational activities for veterinarians, vet techs and the general public

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Real World Haz-Mat ID - CH22104

Event date: Oct. 26, 2021

Event time: | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lake Ozark, MO

Hours: 4 | Prerequisites: None | CEUs: Yes | Host requirements: NoneThis course meets the objectives of NFPA 472, 2008 standard and OSHA 29 CFR1910.120. Topics include: Use of various identification clues, interpretation of the clues, and development ...

Emergency Vehicle Driver Training - CP22196

Event date: Oct. 29, 2021 - Oct. 31, 2021

Buffalo, MO

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

Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training - CP22171

Event date: Oct. 30, 2021

Event time: | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sikeston, 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 ...

Vehicle Fire Fighting - CP22188

Event date: Oct. 30, 2021

Event time: | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cameron, MO

Hours: 8 | Prerequisites: Yes | Host requirements: Contact MU FRTI for details.One of the least recognized aspects of fire threat is the vehicle fire. Due to recent changes in vehicle design and construction firefighters are forced to change the way ...

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Health entrepreneurship could boost access to care

Published: Monday, Oct. 18, 2021

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri ranks below the national average in many key measures related to health and access to health care, especially in rural parts of the state. A new report from University of Missouri Extension suggests that “health ...

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 ...

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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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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

CEU Immunization Webinar Series 2 (FY21)

Aug. 19, 2020 - June 30, 2022

online $0.00

Immunization Webinar Series 2The purpose of this series of five (5) webinars is to update the knowledge base regarding immunization practices and vaccine recommendations based on national guidelines and the latest evidence to guide practice. ...

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

Nov. 1, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2021

online $1,000.00

Take this survey FIRST before you click the register button to determine your eligibility. This professional development course offers RNs and NHAs working in LTC an engaging on-line learning environment with an emphasis on practical application that ...

Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Response Awareness 100121

Oct. 1, 2021 - Nov. 15, 2021

$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 ...

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 ...

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MU FRTI transcript request form (PDF)

Use this form to request a transcript of the training you have received from the MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute.

CDC HAI Prevention Guide

The top CDC recommendations to prevent health care-associated infections in hospitals and other health care settings.

Keep It Clean: Hand Hygiene and Skin Antisepsis

The goal of this skin hygiene continuing education program is to provide healthcare professionals with information about the relationship between skin and the transference of pathogenic microorganisms. Free CE. Expires: 03/05/2021

Standard precautions and transmission-based precautions

From the Virginia Department of Health, infection prevention resources on many topics including standard and transmission-based precautions.

CDC Toolkit for Long-Term Care Employers

To help encourage the vaccination of the workforce, this influenza toolkit for long-term care also contains lots of other resources.

CDC: Superbugs Threaten Hospital Patients

CDC urges health care workers to use infection control recommendations to better protect patients from health care-associated infections and antibiotic resistance

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Continuing Education for Health Professions

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

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.

MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute

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

Veterinary Extension and Continuing Education

Provides continuing education opportunities for veterinarians and animal owners for CEUs via lectures and seminars.

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EMT Entrance exam FY 2022

Paramedic entrance exam FY 2022

CEU Immunization Webinar Series 2 (FY21)

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

Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Response Awareness 100121

EMS Education Application FY 2022

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