Online Courses

The goal of Biological Risk Management (BRM) is to introduce the concept of BRM, disease transmission, and how to minimize the risk of disease. Intended Audience — The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals. Length — The length for this course is approximately 60 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great Plains Center of Agricultural Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. Prerequisite Requirement — NA, however, it is advisable that you have some basic understanding of agricultural environment. Learning...

The goal of this course is to provide workers strategies for healthy eating. Topics include the importance of eating a balanced diet and staying hydrated, how to eat healthy on a budget, and how to protects yourself from foodborne diseases. Intended Audience  — The intended audience for this course is workers in the construction industry.  Length  — The length for this course is approximately 40 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, Apprenticeship and Training Division, the Oregon Department of Transportation, Office...

The goal of Hazards Associated with Livestock Handling is to cover information relating to animal handling that place individuals at risk for injury or illness. Intended Audience — The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals. Length — The length for this course is approximately 60 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great Plains Center of Agricultural Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. Prerequisite Requirement — NA, however, it is advisable that you have some basic understanding of agricultural environment....

Overview — The goal of Illness & Injury Prevention Among Animal Caretakers is provide a basic understanding of the hazards for individuals that handle or treat livestock on a regular basis. Animal caretakers engage in demanding tasks moving livestock and equipment and may be inadvertently kicked, bitten, or exposed to biological hazards. Intended Audience — The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals. Length — The length for this course is approximately 60 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great Plains Center of Agricultural...

Goal — The goal of this course is to provide a basic understanding of common musculoskeletal disorders that affect agricultural workers Intended Audience — The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals. Length — The length for this course is approximately 60 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great Plains Center of Agricultural Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. Prerequisite Requirement — NA, however, it is advisable that you have some basic understanding of agricultural environment. Learning Objectives — At...

The goal of this course is for rural health and safety professionals to be able to identify occupational diseases of the lungs in agricultural settings and recognize potential worker health effects associated with these hazards, and apply controls to prevent injury and illness in agricultural workplace.   Intended Audience — The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals. Length — The length for this course is approximately 60 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great Plains Center of Agricultural Health at the University Of Iowa...

The goal of this course is for rural health and safety professionals to be able to identify common skin diseases in agricultural settings and recognize potential worker health effects associated with these hazards, and apply controls to prevent injury and illness in agricultural workplace.   Intended Audience — The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals. Length — The length for this course is approximately 60 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great Plains Center of Agricultural Health at the University Of Iowa College Of...

Goal — The goal of Off-Road Vehicle Hazards is to provide an overview of off-road vehicle used in agriculture and understand how to minimize and prevent injuries. Intended Audience — The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals. Length — The length for this course is approximately 60 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great Plains Center of Agricultural Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. Prerequisite Requirement — NA, however, it is advisable that you have some basic understanding of...

The goal of agricultural safety and health is to prevent injury and illness that arise from work in the agricultural sector.  Intended Audience — The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals. Length — The length for this course is approximately 60 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great Plains Center of Agricultural Health at the University Of Iowa College Of Public Health. Prerequisite Requirement — NA, however, it is advisable that you have some basic understanding of agricultural environment. Learning Objectives — At...

The goal of this course is for rural health and safety professionals to be able to identify hazards in the agricultural environment recognize potential worker health effects associated with these hazards, and apply controls to prevent injury and illness in agricultural workplace.   Intended Audience — The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals. Length — The length for this course is approximately 60 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great Plains Center of Agricultural Health at the University Of Iowa College Of Public Health....

The goal of this course is for rural health and safety professionals to be able to recognize the responsibilities of employers and employees when using PPE in the workplace and apply methods for the proper selection of PPE. Intended Audience — The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals. Length — The length for this course is approximately 2 hours depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great Plains Center of Agricultural Health at the University Of Iowa College Of Public Health. Prerequisite Requirement — NA,...

The goal of this course is to provide young workers (less than 25 years old) with strategies to protect themselves at work. Topics include why young workers are at risk for injuries, finding and controlling hazards, worker rights, communication, workplace violence, harassment, and discrimination, and being alert and ready for work.   Intended Audience The intended audience for this course is anyone who is new to the workplace, particularly those under the age of 25.   Length The length for this course is approximately 45 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a...

Ver en espanol   The goal of this course is to provide people who hire, teach, or supervise young agricultural workers strategies to protect their workers. Topics include why young workers are at risk for injuries on the farm, supervision, teaching, and communication methods. Intended Audience — The intended audience for this course is anyone who hires, teaches, or supervises young agricultural workers. This may include but is not limited to farm employers, supervisors, parents, agricultural extension agents, and FFA teachers or leaders. Length — The length for this course is approximately 45 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon...

Goal — The goal of Transportation Hazards in Agriculture is to provide an overview of transportation hazards in agriculture and understand how to minimize and prevent injuries. Intended Audience — The intended audience for this course is rural health professionals. Length — The length for this course is approximately 60 minutes depending on the individual user. Upon completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Great Plains Center of Agricultural Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. Prerequisite Requirement — NA, however, it is advisable that you have some basic understanding of...