Conferences & Classes
The following Continuing Education programs are sponsored / cosponsored by the Heartland Center for Occupational Health & Safety.
CHMM Exam Prep Online Review Course
Event Date: 4/2/2013 - 5/16/2013
Location: Online with Bowen EHS, Inc. - ,
This 7-week online review course allows you to interact live in real time with your instructor and other participants as you prepare for the CHMM exam. You will complete a comprehensive review course covering key topics found on the CHMM certification exam offered by the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM). Lectures are offered at multiple days and times to accommodate most schedules; they are also recorded for those who prefer to study at their own pace or who want to review the material more than once. Eligible for CM hours and COC points. The Heartland Center will award CEUs for each participant successfully completing this course.
Associated URL: Registration
Algebra Fundamentals for Health and Safety Professionals
Event Date: 5/1/2013 - 6/19/2013
Location: Online with Bowen EHS, Inc. - ,
This 8 course lecture will show you how to build sufficient competency with basic algebra operations necessary to successfully solve math problems on EH&S certification exams and show you how to solve problems and give you plenty of guided practice to master the techniques. At the end of this course, participants will be able to correctly enter algebraic expressions into a TI-30XS calculator, solve for a single unknown variable when given a linear equation from the CIH or CSP equation sheet, solve for two unknown variables when given two algebraic equations and determine the mean and standard deviation of a sample data set using the TI-30XS calculator.
Associated URL: Course details and registration
Contact: Jill Jenkins at 1-866-264-5852 or jill@BowenEHS.com
ASP/CSP Exam Prep Online Review
Event Date: 6/4/2013 - 11/26/2013
Location: Online with Bowen EHS, Inc. - online classroom,
This 8-week online review course allows you to interact live in real time with your instructor and other participants as you prepare for the ASP and CSP exams. You will complete a comprehensive review course covering key topics found on the BCSP's Safety Fundamentals and Comprehensive Practice exams. Lectures are offered at multiple days and times to accommodate most schedules; they are also recorded for those who prefer to study at their own pace or who want to review the material more than once. Eligible for CM hours and COC points. The Heartland Center will award CEUs to each participant successfully completing this course.
Associated URL: Course dates and registration
Agricultural Medicine: Occupational and Environmental Health for Rural Health Professionals- The Core Course
Event Date: 6/10/2013 - 6/14/2013
Location: College of Public Health Building, Room C217 - 105 River St, Iowa City, IA
Iowa's Center for Agricultural Safety and Health and the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health will host a training program for health care professionals who treat and help prevent occupational illnesses and injuries on the farm June 10-14 at the University of Iowa College of Public Health Building, 105 River Street, Iowa City. The early registration deadline is May 10th, final registration deadline is May 28th.
The course will address diagnosis, treatment and prevention of agricultural health conditions through a multidisciplinary approach. Nurses, physicians, mid-level practitioners, physical and occupational therapists, paramedics, veterinarians, and other health care providers are invited to participate. College and continuing credit hours are available.
Topics to be discussed include: agricultural health care delivery; respiratory diseases; acute agricultural injuries; behavioral health issues; zoonotic diseases; health effects of agricultural pesticides; musculoskeletal issues and ergonomics in agriculture; cancer in agricultural populations; and many others.
Contact: Kay Mohling at 319-335-4219 or kay-mohling@uiowa.edu
Brochure with registration information
CIH Exam Prep Workshop
Event Date: 6/10/2013 - 9/19/2013
Location: Bowen EHS, Inc - multiple locations,
This 4-day CIH exam prep workshop presented by Bowen EHS, Inc. is ideal for those who prefer a short intensive course in a traditional classroom environment. Participants will complete a comprehensive review course covering key topics found on the CIH certification exam offered by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). Eligible for CM hours and COC points. The Heartland Center will award CEUs to each participant successfully completing this course.
Associated URL: Workshop locations and dates
Agricultural Medicine: Occupational and Environmental Health for Rural Health Professionals- The Core Course
Event Date: 7/9/2013 - 7/12/2013
Location: UNMC College of Public Health, 519 S. 40th Plaza Circle, - Omaha, NE
PROGRAM GOAL:
Overview of key health and safety issues specific to rural and agricultural workers. Registration deadline June 28, 2013.
Associated URL: http://www.unmc.edu/publichealth/cscash
Contact: ellen.duysen@unmc.edu or 402-552-3394
Associated Documents:
Brochure
CIH Exam Prep Online Review Course
Event Date: 7/15/2013 - 9/9/2013
Location: Online with Bowen EHS, Inc - ,
This 8-week online review course allows you to interact live in real time with your instructor and other participants as you prepare for the CIH exam. You will complete a comprehensive review course covering key topics found on the CIH certification exam offered by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). Lectures are offered at multiple days and times to accommodate most schedules; they are also recorded for those who prefer to study at their own pace or who want to review the material more than once. Eligible for CM hours and COC points. The Heartland Center will award CEUs to each participant successfully completing this course.
This course is eligible for 30 IH contact hours and 2 IH Ethics contact hours.
Associated URL: Course Registration Page
NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Training Course
Event Date: 7/18/2013 - 7/19/2013
Location: University of Iowa Institute for Rural and Environmental Health, UI Research Park - Iowa City, IA
COURSE IS FULL, SEE NOVEMBER COURSE INFORMATION BELOW
This 2-day workshop covers the most current standards and recent developments in pulmonary function testing. If you are an occupational health nurse, physician, industrial hygienist, technician, medical assistant, or employee health practitioner responsible for performing accurate pulmonary function testing, you will greatly appreciate this course. All participants will have ample opportunity to practice pulmonary function testing utilizing a variety of spirometry equipment with one-on-one instruction from the faculty.
Contact: Cassandra Sickels at cassandra-sickels@uiowa.edu
Occupational Hearing Conservationist Certification Course
Event Date: 9/25/2013 - 9/27/2013
Location: College of Nursing, The University of Iowa, 50 Newton Rd - Iowa City, IA
This two and one-half day workshop is designed to familiarize participants with all facets of occupational hearing conservation and certify them as audiometric technicians. Upon completion, a certificate will be awarded which documents evidence of training now required by federal law. Participants will also qualify for certificate by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC).
Associated Documents:
Brochure with reservation form
Occupational Hearing Conservationist Recertification Course
Event Date: 9/26/2013
Location: College of Nursing, The University of Iowa, 50 Newton Rd - Iowa City, IA
This workshop will recertify those who already have CAOHC certification. The update includes review of hearing measurement techniques, employee education strategies, selection and fit of hearing protection, as well as current state and federal regulations relating to noise exposure and hearing conservation.
Associated Documents:
Brochure with reservation form
CHMM Exam Prep Online Review Course
Event Date: 10/1/2013 - 11/14/2013
Location: Online with Bowen EHS, Inc. - ,
This 7-week online review course allows you to interact live in real time with your instructor and other participants as you prepare for the CHMM exam. You will complete a comprehensive review course covering key topics found on the CHMM certification exam offered by the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM). Lectures are offered at multiple days and times to accommodate most schedules; they are also recorded for those who prefer to study at their own pace or who want to review the material more than once. Eligible for CM hours and COC points. The Heartland Center will award CEUs for each participant successfully completing this course.
Associated URL: Registration
NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Training Course
Event Date: 11/14/2013 - 11/15/2013
Location: University of Iowa Institute for Rural and Environmental Health, UI Research Park - Coralville, IA
This 2-day workshop covers the most current standards and recent developments in pulmonary function testing. If you are an occupational health nurse, physician, industrial hygienist, technician, medical assistant, or employee health practitioner responsible for performing accurate pulmonary function testing, you will greatly appreciate this course. All participants will have ample opportunity to practice pulmonary function testing utilizing a variety of spirometry equipment with one-on-one instruction from the faculty.
Contact: Cassandra Sickels at cassandra-sickels@uiowa.edu