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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Lost Person Search and Rescue - CP22200

Event date: Jan. 21, 2022 - Jan. 22, 2022

Rolla, MO

Hours: 12 | Prerequisites: None | Host requirements: Contact MU FRTI for details | CEU: YesThis course will assist first responders in appropriately organizing and managing a search and rescue response. Participants will build their skills in ...

Electric Vehicle Safety for First Responders - CP22255

Event date: Jan. 21, 2022

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

Sikeston, MO

Hours: 4 | Prerequisites: Yes | Host requirements: None | POST: YesThe National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Electric Vehicle Safety Training Project is providing firefighters and first responders with the information and materials necessary ...

Certified Fire and Ambulance District Board Training - CP22180

Event date: Jan. 22, 2022

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

Farmington, 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 ...

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incident Response - CH22110

Event date: Jan. 27, 2022

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

Savannah, MO

Hours: 4 | Prerequisites: None | Host requirements: NoneAlternative Fuel Vehicle Incident Response is designed to provide students with an overview of preplanning and response factors for Alternative Fuel Vehicle incidents including filling station ...

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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 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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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 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 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 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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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 ...

Emergency Services Leadership

Nov. 19, 2020 - Feb. 1, 2021

online $375.00

The self-paced course is designed to prepare students to address the always-changing issues that leaders face within the fire service. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply policies and procedures; recommend action for ...

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 ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder Training for Public Safety POST 2002

online $25.00

This for-credit 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 ...

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Roadmap for the Novice Infection Preventionist

Establishes all the knowledge, skills and abilities that the infection preventionist must gain. The roadmap for the novice infection preventionist by Bridges,B. (2015). PDF from APIC.

The CUSP Method

The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) is a method that can help clinical teams make care safer by combining improved teamwork, clinical best practices, and the science of safety.

What You Can Do to Be a Safe Patient

Resources for patients to read to learn about how they can prevent healthcare associated infections.

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 ...

Acute Care Hospital Toolkit

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Acute Care Hospital Toolkit explains the four moments of antibiotic decision making and has tools to support their implementation and improve prescribing.

ANA/APIC Resource Center

Bridging the gap between knowledge deficits and effectively responding to ongoing healthcare-associated infections.

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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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