Courses
Upcoming Live Webinars & Trainings
September 1 – December 31, 2024.
$35. Self Paced Online.
Up to 7 Continuing Education Contact Hours.
Registration closes on November 30, 2024.
View more information about or register for the Fully Online Distance Maternal Nutrition Program.
This continuing education program focuses on the improvement of maternal and infant health through the delivery of risk-appropriate high-quality nutrition services.
This continuing education program is designed for dietitians, nutritionists, certified nurse midwives, registered nurses and nurse practitioners, physicians and public health professionals who serve preconceptual, pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, children and families.
The 2024 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course will be available as a self-paced fully online distance program that will feature the recorded presentations from the July session. Participants will watch recorded presentations and complete evaluations on their own time starting on September 1 and will need to complete necessary evaluations by December 31 to receive a certificate of completion.
October 14-16, 2024. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CT
$500. In-Person.
24 Continuing Education Contact Hours.
Register for the 24 Hour Emergency Response Operations Training
The 24-Hour course consists of three days of lectures, discussions, classroom demonstrations, small group exercises, and hands-on training. This Operations Level course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to hazardous substance releases with the purpose of protecting persons, property, and the environment from the effects of the release and to contain the release. Emphasis will be placed on responding in a defensive manner without actually trying to stop the release.
Topics include: relevant state and federal regulations, health hazard recognition, hazard and risk assessment, respiratory protection, selection and use of personal protective equipment, decontamination, control and containment of spills, emergency response plans, termination procedures, and the incident command system.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training.
October 14-18, 2024. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CT
$1,000. In-Person.
40 Continuing Education Contact Hours.
Register for the 40 Hour Emergency Response Technician Training.
The 40-hour technician level training includes the operations level training plus additional lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience. This course is designed to provide training required by OSHA 1910.120 to respond to releases with the purpose of stopping the release.
Topics include: implementation of emergency response plans, classification and identification of unknowns, field survey instruments, response tactics, hazardous materials technology, decontamination of personnel and equipment.
All participants in the 40-hour course are required to have a physician complete a medical evaluation and clearance form prior to the course.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training.
October 22, 2024. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CT
$250. In-Person.
7 Continuing Education Contact Hours.
Register for the 8 Hour Emergency Response Refresher.
This course is designed to meet the OSHA requirement for annual refresher training for individuals who have previously completed the 24- or 40-hour Safety and Health Training.
Topics include: incident review, hazard recognition/evaluation/control review, health and safety program requirements and regulations, monitoring equipment, respiratory protection, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Consortium for Hazardous Waste Worker Training.
October 28-29. 8 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. CT
$650. In-Person. 2221 University Avenue Southeast, Rooms 114/116, Minneapolis, MN, 55414.
16 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for the NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Training
In this course, you will learn NIOSH-approved techniques for obtaining the best spirometric test results with a variety of clients. This 2-day workshop covers the most current standards and recent developments in pulmonary function testing and is applicable to occupational health nurses, physicians, industrial hygienists, technicians, medical assistants, or employee health practitioners responsible for performing accurate pulmonary function testing. 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. The course concludes with a practical exam and written multiple choice exam.
Registration fee of $650 includes course materials, manual, processing of your exam, and CEU certificate.
This is a NIOSH-Approved course.
Nurses: This activity has been designed to meet Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for 16 (60 minute) contact hours, and ABOHN requirements for certification.
Safety Professionals: This course is designed to meet the criteria for Continuance of Certification (COC) as specified by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations Office.
October 30, 2024. 8 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. CT
November 1, 2024. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT
$725. In Person. 2221 University Avenue Southeast, Rooms 114/116, Minneapolis, MN, 55414.
20 Continuing Education Contact Hours.
Register for the in-person CAOHC-Approved Occupational Hearing Conservation Training
In this course, you will learn to perform pure tone air conduction hearing tests and other associated duties of the Occupational Hearing Conservationist (OHC) as a member of the occupational hearing conservation team. All participants will have ample opportunity to practice hearing testing utilizing a variety of audiometry equipment with one-on-one instruction from the faculty. Classroom exams are computer-based and participants will need to bring their own laptop computer to the training for testing.
Registration fee of $725 includes course materials, CAOHC (Council for Accreditation for Occupational Hearing Conservation) manual, processing of your exam, certification application to CAOHC, and CEU certificate.
This is a CAOHC-Approved course.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
November 7, 2024. 8 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. CT
$375. In-Person. 2221 University Avenue Southeast, Rooms 114/116, Minneapolis, MN, 55414.
8 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for the CAOHC-Approved Occupational Hearing Conservation Training Refresher
This one-day course will qualify those holding a current CAOHC (Council for Accreditation of Occupational Hearing Conservation) certification for recertification. All participants will have ample opportunity to hone their skills by practicing hearing testing utilizing a variety of audiometry equipment with one-on-one instruction from the faculty. Classroom exams are computer-based and participants will need to bring their own laptop computer to the training for testing.
Registration fee of $375 includes handouts, processing of your exam, recertification application to CAOHC, and CEU certificate.
This is a CAOHC-Approved course.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS)
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
November 8, 2024. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT
$295. In-Person. 2221 University Avenue Southeast, Rooms 114/116, Minneapolis, MN, 55414.
8 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for the In-Person NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Training Refresher
This one-day, interactive course is designed as an update for those who have successfully completed the initial NIOSH-Approved Spirometry Training within the past five years and can provide a copy of that training certificate to the course director. In this interactive workshop, an emphasis will be placed on practical aspects of spirometric testing and making sense of spirometric results. Students are encouraged to supply information on the spirometers they currently or plan to use and samples of spirograms from their work setting.
The registration fee of $295.00 includes handouts, course materials, and CEU certificate.
This is a NIOSH-Approved course.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS)
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Two-day course. In-Person. Bruininks Hall, University of Minnesota.
Section 001: January 13 – 14, 2025
Section 002: January 15 – 16, 2025
Section 003: March 10 – 11, 2025
Up to 15 Continuing Education Contact Hours.
Registration opens November 12.
View more information about or register for Focus Groups.
These two-day courses on designing and conducting focus groups are useful prior to, during and after programs, events or experiences. They are helpful in assessing needs, generating information, developing plans, testing new programs and ideas, improving existing programs and evaluating outcomes.
This course is an interactive, intensive (yet enjoyable) overview of focus group procedures that can be used in public and non-profit environments. Practical approaches to determining the appropriate use of focus group studies, design options, developing questions, recruiting participants, moderating skills, and analyzing and reporting results are emphasized.
Recently Developed Self-Paced E-Learning and Games
Self-Paced Online Game (Free)
0.5 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Outbreak at Watersedge
The need for public health professionals has never been greater. But what is “Public Health” anyway? This interactive game will introduce you to the world of public health as you help discover the source of the outbreak that has hit the small community of Watersedge and stop it before more residents get sick.
Acknowledgments/Sponsors
Produced by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations and Minnesota Department of Health Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Subject matter experts: Jeff Bender, DVM, MS; Craig Hedberg, PhD; Mickey Scullard, DrPH, MPH, MEP
The Minnesota Prepared project was possible through a COVID-19 Public Health Supplemental Funding grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) through an agreement with the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health: Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number NU90TP922188. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.
Self-Paced Online Game/Simulation
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Disaster in Franklin County
In this new simulation, the learner will assume the perspective of various public health professionals responding to a natural disaster. They will make decisions on behalf of a county public health director, a public health nurse, an environmental health specialist, and other public health professionals. By approaching the emerging public health issues from these perspectives, the players gain a deeper understanding of the issues at hand, the decisions that colleagues in other disciplines face, and how those decisions impact his or her area of expertise.
Sponsors/Acknowledgements
Produced by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations and Minnesota Department of Health Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Subject matter experts: Janice Maine, MEP, Sue Grafstrom, MPH, and Cassandra Broadwater, MA.
The Minnesota Prepared project was possible through a COVID-19 Public Health Supplemental Funding grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) through an agreement with the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health: Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number NU90TP922188. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
0.1 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Role of the PIO
In public health emergencies or crises, effective communication is paramount. “The Role of the Public Information Officer in Public Health Responses” is an essential e-learning course designed for public information officers (PIOs), emergency managers, local public health directors, elected officials, and others involved in crisis communication. This course underscores the importance of the PIO’s involvement from the onset of a public health response, highlighting how their contributions can prevent critical communication errors that may derail response efforts, damage reputations, or even result in loss of lives.
Acknowledgements
Produced by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and Minnesota Department of Health Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Written by Doug E. Schultz, CCPH, Allison Thrash, MPH. This course was designed by the creative talents of Dashe LLC.
This project was supported by a grant to the University of Minnesota, Public Health Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement: Academic Partnership to Enhance Workforce Preparedness from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number NU90TP922188. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
0.75 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Basic Risk Communication Concepts
In times of public health emergencies or crises, effective communication is crucial to safeguarding public health. “Basic Risk Communication Concepts,” is designed for public information officers in public health agencies and related organizations.
“Basic Risk Communication Concepts” provides a foundational understanding of the core principles of crisis and emergency risk communication (CERC). This course explores barriers to effective communication to people under stress and strategies to overcome the barriers to information processing and risk perception. In addition, how practicing sound risk communication benefits public health efforts will also be explored.
Acknowledgements
Produced by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and Minnesota Department of Health Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Written by Doug E. Schultz, CCPH, Allison Thrash, MPH. This course was designed by the creative talents of Dashe LLC.
This project was supported by a grant to the University of Minnesota, Public Health Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement: Academic Partnership to Enhance Workforce Preparedness from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number NU90TP922188. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.
Self-Paced Online Module (Free)
0.75 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Trauma-Informed Care
This course provides a basic introduction to a trauma-informed approach during an emergency response. In addition, this course addresses how a trauma-informed approach is a framework for organizations and learners to understand, recognize, and respond to the impact of trauma.
This course is the first course in the Minnesota Trauma-Informed Emergency Response and Recovery (MnTIER) training program.
MnTIER is a training program that aims to provide a framework that guides the planning and operations of disaster response and recovery that was developed to support communities throughout Minnesota but could be applicable to other communities.
Acknowledgments/Sponsors
Produced by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations, Minnesota Department of Health Divisions of Emergency Preparedness and Response, and Prevention and Control. Subject matter experts: Nancy Carlson, MPhil, CFT, CFE, Luke Campbell, MA, LAMFT, Hanna Marzinske, MBA, Kevynn Schumacher, MS, and Janet Yeats, MA, LMFT.
The Minnesota Prepared project was possible through a COVID-19 Public Health Supplemental Funding grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) through an agreement with the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health: Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number NU90TP922188. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
0.75 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Psychological First Aid
This course was designed as an overview for MRC volunteers, hospital personnel, disaster responders, and first-responders, to the concepts and applications of psychological first aid as it applies to assisting survivors and fellow responders impacted by a disaster or emergency event, particularly in the field during a response. This training may also be useful to other individuals when dealing with a personal crisis situation in their family, community or workplace.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Produced by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations and Minnesota Department of Health Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Subject matter expert: Nancy Carlson, MPhil, CFT, CFE.
The Minnesota Prepared project was possible through a COVID-19 Public Health Supplemental Funding grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) through an agreement with the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health: Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number NU90TP922188. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.
Self-Paced Online Module (Free)
0.75 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Isolation and Quarantine
This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals and public health workers with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices surrounding isolation and quarantine. This training delves into the history, legal framework, and practical application of these critical public health tools. Participants will learn through engaging historical examples, modern practices, and interactive knowledge checks.
Acknowledgments/Sponsors
Produced by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations, Minnesota Department of Health Divisions of Emergency Preparedness and Response, and Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control. Subject matter experts: Mickey Scullard, DrPH, MPH, MEP and Kathy Como-Sabetti, MPH.
The Minnesota Prepared project was possible through a COVID-19 Public Health Supplemental Funding grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) through an agreement with the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health: Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number NU90TP922188. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.
Self-Paced Online Module (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Disease Surveillance
Infectious diseases pose a significant threat to global health, impacting individuals regardless of gender, age, race, socioeconomic status, lifestyle, or geographic location. This course is designed to introduce public health professionals to the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively detect and respond to disease outbreaks. Participants will learn about traditional and syndromic surveillance methods, emphasizing the importance of swift and accurate disease monitoring to protect public health.
Acknowledgments/Sponsors
Produced by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations; Minnesota Department of Health Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response; Minnesota Department of Health Division of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control; and Minnesota Department of Health Foodborne Disease Unit. Subject matter experts: Craig Hedberg, MS, PhD, Kirk Smith, DVM, MS, PhD, Dana Eikmeier, MPH, Marijke Cecuir, MPH, RS.
The Minnesota Prepared project was possible through a COVID-19 Public Health Supplemental Funding grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) through an agreement with the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health: Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number NU90TP922188. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
0.1 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Equity in Disaster Response
During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, many new to public health disaster response were faced with what veteran public health officials already knew. In this course, we will explore these critical intersections between health equity and disaster response, beginning with a comprehensive exploration of the vital connections between the two. We will focus on fundamental concepts, such as authentic engagement and collaborative decision-making, and their roles in the context of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Finally, through real world examples and resources, participants will gain practical insights and tools to consider and carry into their professional settings.
Acknowledgements
Produced by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and Minnesota Department of Health Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Written and developed by Angela Koch, DrPH, MPH, Assistant Director, University of Minnesota, CEARCH, Mickey Scullard, DrPH MPH MEP, Preparedness and Response Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Health, Emergency Preparedness and Response Division, Rachel Garaghty, MPP, Health Equity Strategist, Minnesota Department of Health, Emergency Preparedness and Response Division, Amy LimBybliw, MA, M.Ed, Instructional Designer, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, Learning Innovations, Megan Cirio, BS, Project Coordinator, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, Learning Innovations
This project was supported by a grant to the University of Minnesota, Public Health Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement: Academic Partnership to Enhance Workforce Preparedness from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number NU90TP922188. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.4 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Changing the Climate of Worker Health and Safety, NORA Symposium 2023
The 2023 NORA Online Symposium, “Changing the Climate of Worker Health and Safety: A Forum on Lessons and Actions to Foster a Resilient Workforce” featured presentations and an interactive discussion with a panel of experts on the effects of climate change on worker health and safety in a variety of industries and workplaces. In this course, learners have the opportunity to watch the panelists’ presentations and the post Q&A.
The panelists and their presentation topics include:
- Marysel Pagán Santana, DrPH, MS, Director of Environmental and Occupational Health, Senior Program Manager for Puerto Rico Migrant Clinicians Network: Protecting Workers from Climate-Related Exposures in Puerto Rico
- Matt Holmstrom, Risk Management Officer, Pacific Northwest Region of the US Forest Service: Wildfires: A Massively Growing Threat and Its Impact on Workers in the Field and Our Communities at Large
- Robert Servian, Safety Consultant Principal, Workplace Safety Consultation Minnesota, Department of Labor and Industry: The Role of the MN Department of Labor and Industry and a Brief Overview of the Impact of Climate Change on Minnesota Workers
This course is intended for public health professionals and students interested in worker safety and climate change, but is open to anyone interested in this topic. The panel session was moderated by Dr. Jeff Bender, UMASH Director.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
The symposium was co-sponsored by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS) and the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH).
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Constitutional Basis for Public Health Action
This course teaches a basic understanding of how the constitution distributes power and gives states the authority to take public health actions, which is an essential component of the practice of public health across our nation. It is designed for anyone working in a public health related setting or interested in this topic.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Produced by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations and Minnesota Department of Health Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Subject Matter Experts: Anne Barry, J.D., MPH; Robin Benson, J.D., M.Ed.; Joel Wu, J.D., MPH, MA, HEC-C.
The Minnesota Prepared project was possible through a COVID-19 Public Health Supplemental Funding grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) through an agreement with the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health: Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number NU90TP922188. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Legal Basis of Public Health Law
This course will provide basic tools to develop a greater appreciation and understanding of the legal authority we have to protect the public health while maintaining the appropriate respect for individual rights that must be balanced in any of our actions.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Produced by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations and Minnesota Department of Health Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Subject Matter Experts: Anne Barry, J.D., MPH; Robin Benson, J.D., M.Ed.; Joel Wu, J.D., MPH, MA, HEC-C
The Minnesota Prepared project was possible through a COVID-19 Public Health Supplemental Funding grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) through an agreement with the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health: Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number NU90TP922188. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for NIMS and ICS
This training provides an initial orientation to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS) for individuals who plan to volunteer during an emergency or disaster. The course is designed to help volunteers understand the standardized organizational structure and communication system they are likely to encounter while responding to a crisis. Additionally, this training can serve as a ‘just in time’ review of these basic principles.
Volunteer organizations may require their volunteers to participate in additional training on these topics. Volunteers will want to consult with their coordinator regarding specific training requirements.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Produced by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations and Minnesota Department of Health Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Subject Matter Experts: Sue Grafstrom, MPH; Janice Maine, MEP.
The Minnesota Prepared project was possible through a COVID-19 Public Health Supplemental Funding grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) through an agreement with the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health: Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number NU90TP922188. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
0.46 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for PODs
This training is designed to provide an overview and orientation to the general operations of a POD. It is intended to complement just-in-time training provided at the time of deployment. Public health staff and volunteers may find this training beneficial.
Acknowledgements
Produced by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations. Subject matter expert: Joan Rambeck, MS, RN, CPNP, University of Minnesota Health Emergency Response Office (HERO).
Self-Paced Online (Free)
0.5 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Alternate Care Sites
During the COVID-19 pandemic, plans were developed across the country to identify new ways to care for the thousands of patients who will become ill. This brief video is intended to introduce volunteers as well as public health and healthcare staff to one response strategy called Alternate Care Sites. The overall goal of this video is to provide a context and overview of Alternate Care Sites for those that may contribute to the development and/or operation of one.
Acknowledgements
Produced by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations and University of Minnesota Health Emergency Response Office (HERO).
E-Learning Module Licensing
Some e-learning modules are available to license as SCORM files for instructors or organizations to include in their learning management systems. Additional information and terms are available from the Office of Technology Commercialization. These are not for individual registration.
A SCORM version of an e-learning module that can be uploaded to a learning management system (LMS) to educate learners on the concepts and applications of psychological first aid. Individual learners should register for the course through the link in the self-paced e-learning and games section.
Apply for a license for Outbreak at Watersedge.
The need for public health professionals has never been greater. But what is “Public Health” anyway? This interactive game will introduce you to the world of public health as you help discover the source of the outbreak that has hit the small community of Watersedge and stop it before more residents get sick.
Acknowledgments/Sponsors
Produced by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations and Minnesota Department of Health Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Subject matter experts: Jeff Bender, DVM, MS; Craig Hedberg, PhD; Mickey Scullard, DrPH, MPH, MEP
The Minnesota Prepared project was possible through a COVID-19 Public Health Supplemental Funding grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) through an agreement with the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health: Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number NU90TP922188. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.
A SCORM version of an e-learning module that can be uploaded to a learning management system (LMS) to educate learners on the concepts and applications of psychological first aid. Individual learners should register for the course through the link in the self-paced e-learning and games section.
Apply for a license for Psychological First Aid.
This course was designed as an overview for MRC volunteers, hospital personnel, disaster responders, and first-responders, to the concepts and applications of psychological first aid as it applies to assisting survivors and fellow responders impacted by a disaster or emergency event, particularly in the field during a response. This training may also be useful to other individuals when dealing with a personal crisis situation in their family, community or workplace.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Produced by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations and Minnesota Department of Health Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Subject matter expert: Nancy Carlson, MPhil, CFT, CFE.
The Minnesota Prepared project was possible through a COVID-19 Public Health Supplemental Funding grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is administered by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) through an agreement with the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health: Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number NU90TP922188. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.
Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS) Self-Paced E-Learning
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.16 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Americans with Disabilities Act: Part 1
This online lecture discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how generally to determine if a person is considered disabled under the ADA. The lecture introduces the framework by which a person may be covered under the ADA.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS)
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Americans with Disabilities Act: Part 2
This online lecture discusses reasonable accommodations and the reasonable accommodation process with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Work through a case study and see how the case is interpreted before and after the 2008 Amendment to the ADA.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS)
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.5 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Business Skills Part 1
This online lecture discusses the importance of developing business acumen for occupational and environmental health and safety professionals. The lecture covers basic business skills, such as budgeting and developing contracts.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS)
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
0.75 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Business Skills Part 2
Business Skills for Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety Professionals: Part 2 – Business Etiquette covers:
- Interviewing,
- Business meetings,
- Business meals,
- Plant tours, and
- Careful communication, including email.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS)
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.7 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Hazard Recognition
This online lecture, presented by Dr. Kim Anderson of the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota, shows how industrial hygiene protects worker health. Dr. Anderson provides a thorough review of the four basic principles of industrial hygiene. She then reviews three different types of hazards typically addressed by industrial hygienists and provides an overview of tools for assessing worker exposure to each of these different hazards.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS)
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.5 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Integrated Approaches Supporting Health Work
This online lecture by Tamara Schult, PhD, MPH introduces the concept of Total Worker Health (TWH)™ and reviews evidence for effectiveness of TWH™ approaches. Then see an introduction to how this system is implemented at the Veterans Administration (VA).
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS)
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
2.5 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Introduction to Environmental Health
This course provides a framework for integrating environmental health concepts into professional practice.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS)
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Introduction to Epidemiology
This online training provides an overview of epidemiology, key terms, and examines the role of epidemiologists in public health practice. It includes some case studies and a discussion of how epidemiological studies are related to public health issues.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS)
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety for Nurses
This online lecture presented by Pat McGovern, PhD, MPH, BSN, is an introduction to the practice of occupational health nursing. She presents an interdisciplinary framework for assessing workers’ exposures to occupational hazards, identifying potential adverse health outcomes, and developing strategies to control exposures and prevent injury and illness. She also describes the roles and functions of occupational health nursing practice.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS)
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Importance of Particle Size
This module will address the importance of particle size and consider factors including relaxation time and implications, diffusion, lung deposition, filtration, coagulation, and evaporation/condensation.
This module is one of 5 units comprising the first section of METPHAST online learning modules–Introduction to Occupational Hygiene including:
- Occupational Hygiene Principles
- Risk Assessment Principles
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Guidelines
- Introduction to Aerosols
- Importance of Particle Size
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Introduction to Aerosols
In this module you will learn the definition of aerosols, the concepts of particle diameter, size distributions, how to derive surface area and mass from the number of particles, and how to measure concentrations.
This module is one of 5 units comprising the first section of METPHAST online learning modules–Introduction to Occupational Hygiene including:
- Occupational Hygiene Principles
- Risk Assessment Principles
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Guidelines
- Introduction to Aerosols
- Importance of Particle Size
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Guidelines
This module will explain the current health and safety regulations and guidelines set forth by governing agencies and organizations, including information on occupational exposure limits.
This module is one of 5 units comprising the first section of METPHAST online learning modules–Introduction to Occupational Hygiene including:
- Occupational Hygiene Principles
- Risk Assessment Principles
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Guidelines
- Introduction to Aerosols
- Importance of Particle Size
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Occupational Hygiene Principles
In this module, you will be introduced to the occupational hygiene framework of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating and controlling workplace hazards. The terms exposure and dose will be defined.
This module is one of 5 units comprising the first section of METPHAST online learning modules–Introduction to Occupational Hygiene including:
- Occupational Hygiene Principles
- Risk Assessment Principles
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Guidelines
- Introduction to Aerosols
- Importance of Particle Size
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Risk Assessment Principles
This module will cover risk assessment principles including:
- Exposure assessment strategies
- Health effect studies
- Risk characterization
- Risk management
This module is one of 5 units comprising the first section of METPHAST online learning modules–Introduction to Occupational Hygiene including:
- Occupational Hygiene Principles
- Risk Assessment Principles
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Guidelines
- Introduction to Aerosols
- Importance of Particle Size
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Air Cleaners for Nanoparticles
This module explores the technologies used to remove nanoparticles from air and their effectiveness.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Assessing Dermal Exposures to Nanomaterials
In this module participants will learn to prioritize nanomaterial exposures based on routes of exposure and identify approaches and methods to assess those dermal exposures.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Engineering Controls for Nanomaterials
This module describes the operating principles of engineering and how they relate to specific nanotechnology processes.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Exposures to Nanomaterials in Products
This course will examine the impacts of cutting, sawing, drilling into, recycling, sanding, weathering and aging on various nanocomposites and nanocoatings, the potential for release of nanoparticles from these forces, and the risks of worker exposure.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Exposures to Raw Nanomaterials
Prior to accessing your first module in the Occupational and Nanotechnology Health and Safety series, we need you to complete a short survey. This information will satisfy our funding requirements and tell us who is interested in learning about occupational and nanotechnology health and safety. Once you have completed and submitted the survey, you have access to all the modules without repeating the survey. There are 19 modules in the series. You may take these modules in sequence or at your own discretion. Thank you for your interest in the METPHAST Modules.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Introduction to Nanotechnology
This module will cover the definitions and types of nanoparticles and nanomaterials, as well as explaining current products containing nanoparticles and nanomaterials and their lifecycles and uses.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Nanomaterials in the Environment
In this module the sources of nanomaterials in the environment will be identified. The routes of human exposure to nanomaterials and their ecological effects will be covered and learners will find out methods for measuring their concentration in various media.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Nanoparticle Health Effects
This course will examine nanoparticles in terms of their characteristic influences on human health through exploring epidemiological studies on ultrafine particles and toxicity studies on nanoparticles.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Sampling Instrumentation for Airborne Nanomaterials
In this module sampling equipment will be categorized based on size resolution, time resolution and concentration metrics; the operation of sampling instruments, methods of their use, and interpretation of measured outputs will be examined.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Sampling Strategies for Airborne Nanomaterials
In this module sampling strategies for testing workplace exposures to nanomaterials will be explored in terms of how to anticipate, recognize, identify and test nanomaterials using the right instruments and methods.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Standards and Regulations Pertinent to Nanomaterials
In this module participants will learn how occupational exposure limits to nanomaterials are determined and how exposure limits are bench-marked based on toxicological evidence or the lack thereof.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hour
Register for Work Practice & Administrative Controls and PPE for Nanomaterials
This module addresses options for controlling and reducing exposures to nanomaterials through modification of work practices, administrative control measures and proper use of personal protective equipment.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Originally developed by the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.5 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Minnesota OSHA Consultation and Ergonomics in the Workplace
This online lecture, presented by Breca Tschilda, MSPH, CPE, shows the work done by the Minnesota OSHA Workplace Consultation. It presents common ergonomic issues that appear in various work scenarios, from call centers to manufacturing industries to office work. Ms. Tschilda describes about recommended solutions to these ergonomic issues.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
2.0 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Occupational Exposure Limits
This lecture, by Dr. Susan Arnold, provides a thorough overview of Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs). This course includes:
- A historical overview of OELs,
- OELs today, and
- The process of developing and updating OELs.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
0.58 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Opioids and Occupational Health Providers
This online lecture discusses the Opioids and Occupational Health Providers. The lecture provides a brief background of opioid use to treat pain as well as special considerations occupational health providers should know about opioid use.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.25 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Sleepers: Truckers and Sleep Apnea
The online lecture begins with an introduction to the risks of crash-related injuries and fatalities in long-haul trucking and potential control and prevention strategies. Then view the movie, “Sleepers,” which includes interviews with medical experts on the role of untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea among truckers contributing to fatigue and crashes, and the effectiveness of treatment with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.8 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Understanding and Applying the Americans with Disabilities Act in the Workplace
This course provides an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It covers how to determine if someone is considered disabled under the ADA and how to go through the reasonable accommodation process. Hear a discussion of the impact of COVID-19 on workplaces. Work through a case study and see how the case is interpreted before and after the 2009 Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
Self-Paced Online (Free)
1.25 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Register for Workers’ Compensation
This online lecture discusses Workers’ Compensation. Start with a brief history of Workers’ Compensation in the United States. Then learn about the current state of Workers’ Compensation, including working through a few case studies.
Acknowledgements/Sponsors
Offered by the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS).
Supported by University of Minnesota School of Public Health Learning Innovations.
