Agricultural Safety and Health: The Core Course

Thursday, June 1, 2023, 10:00 AM - Friday, June 30, 2023, 4:15 PM

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Course Website:  https://gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/education/agricultural-safety-and-health-the-core-course/

The Agricultural Safety and Health Core Course has been the national model of effective agricultural safety and health education for over two decades. The course provides information and skills needed to enable health and safety professionals to anticipate, recognize, and prevent occupational illnesses and injuries among members of the agricultural community. Ideal for healthcare providers, safety and health managers, veterinarians, and anyone interested in the specific health and safety needs of rural and agricultural populations. The course includes live and self-directed presentations and activities including small-group discussions; case studies; online modules; farm tours; interactive exercises; and producer, provider, and industry perspectives. Expert instruction is provided by experienced faculty and specialists including Board-Certified Physicians, Nurses, Veterinarians, and Certified Industrial Hygienists.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (37.25 hours), ACPE Credit (37.25 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (37.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (37.25 hours)

1. Describe the incidence and impact of injury and illness among agricultural workers.
2. Identify the hazards associated with agricultural transportation activities, with emphasis on tractors, ATVs/UTVs, and public roadway use.
3. Outline current issues in production agriculture that impact health and safety.
4. Recognize lung and skin illnesses that occur as a result of agricultural activities and apply strategies for their prevention.
5. Identify hazards to youth living and working on farms and apply methods of prevention.
6. Recognize routes of disease transmission and methods to prevent infection.
7. Identify hazards associated with livestock production and recommend prevention strategies.
8. Describe agricultural work factors associated with psychosocial stress and how they impact health, safety, and well-being.
9. Describe exposures to physical agents and their associated health effects experienced by agricultural workers.
10. Identify emergency rescue methods appropriate to agricultural hazards and events.
11. Explain what role healthcare providers can have in reducing injuries and illness in agricultural populations.
12. Recognize risk factors for upper extremity and low back musculoskeletal disorders among agricultural workers.
13. Recognize pesticide exposure scenarios and recommend methods to control exposure.
14. Observe farm activities and identify potential risk factors for injury and illness.
15. Identify medications which may increase risk of injury to farmers or those in agriculture.
16. Identify the appropriate use and selection of personal protective equipment for protection from agricultural hazards.
17. Apply the hierarchy of controls to mitigate agricultural hazards and to promote safety and health in agricultural communities.
18. Describe characteristics of agricultural workers that affect prevention efforts.
19. Summarize available evidence linking agricultural work and cancer outcomes.
20. Describe techniques providers can incorporate into their practice to address the unique healthcare needs of rural communities.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Pre-registration is required. Registration deadline is May 26, 2023.

Option 1:  Full course including farm tour: Meets on June 1, 2, 16, 23, 30

• On or before 5/12/2023 - $250


• After 5/12/2023 - $300

Option 2:  Virtual course only: Meets on June 1, 16, 23, 30  

• On or before 5/12/2023 - $200


• After 5/12/2023 - $250

Registration fee includes course materials and awarding of continuing education credit.

Refund Policy: A refund of $100 will be issued for cancellation requests received on or before May 29, 2023 (319/335-8599 or [email protected]).

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health. The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Nurse:  The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of 37.25 ANCC contact hours. 

Pharmacist:  The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of 37.25 ACPE credit(s).  

Physician:  The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine designates this other activity (enduring material and live) for a maximum of 37.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Provider:  All other participants will receive a certificate of participation for this conference upon completion of the online evaluation. It is the responsibility of each attendee to determine if the continuing education programs they attend meet the requirements of their professional licensure board.

Disclosures:  None of the course faculty, planners, or reviewers disclosed relevant financial relationships.