Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Agricultural Workers
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 end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe common musculoskeletal disorders that affect agricultural workers.
- Recognize hazards and work practices that increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
- Apply appropriate prevention strategies.
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
Domain 3: Communication Skills
- 3A2. Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g., using age-appropriate materials, incorporating images).
Before you begin, please take the pretest. The pretest score will not be counted toward your final score.
Content
The content for this course is about an overview of common musculoskeletal disorders as well as hazards and work practices that increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
The course includes a learning module with interactivity and scenario application activities, a list of resources, and a posttest at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course. In order to successfully complete this course, you MUST score 70% or higher on the posttest. If you do not receive 70% on the posttest, you may review the material and re-take it.
Continuing Education Credit
This course has been approved for continuing education credit for the following professions (details available in course materials):
- Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - ANCC contact hour(s)
- Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician - ACPE contact hour(s)
- Physician - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- Other Health Care Providers - A certificate of participation stating the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ the course awards will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.)
A separate registration process will be required after successful completion of the course.
Acknowledgements
The following organizations collaborated on the development of this course: The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health and the Midwestern Public Health Training Center, University of Iowa College of Public Health (MPHTC–UICPH).
This project is supported by Grant Number 5 U54 OH007548-11 from the CDC – NIOSH for the Agricultural Medicine Core Course (Diane Rohlman, PI) a project within the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health (Renee Anthony, PI). Course contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or NIOSH.
Illness & Injury Prevention Among Animal Caretakers
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 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 end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the magnitude and impact of injury and illness among animal caretakers.
- Recognize causes of injury and illness among animal caretakers.
- Apply the Hierarchy of Controls, a framework to reduce exposure to hazards associated with animal caretaking.
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
Domain 3: Communication Skills
3A2. Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g., using age-appropriate materials, incorporating images).
Content
Before you begin, please take the pretest. The pretest score will not be counted toward your final score.
The content for this course is an overview and six topics covering musculoskeletal disorders, sharps injuries, hearing loss, dermatitis, respiratory disease, and fatigue/burnout.
The course includes a learning module with interactivity and scenario application activities, a list of resources, and a posttest at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course. In order to successfully complete this course, you MUST score 70% or higher on the posttest. If you do not receive 70% on the posttest, you may review the material and re-take it.
Continuing Education Credit
This course has been approved for continuing education credit for the following professions (details available in course materials):
- Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - ANCC contact hour(s)
- Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician - ACPE contact hour(s)
- Physician - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- Other Health Care Providers - A certificate of participation stating the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ the course awards will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.)
A separate registration process will be required after successful completion of the course.
Acknowledgements
The following organizations collaborated on the development of this course: The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health and the Midwestern Public Health Training Center, University of Iowa College of Public Health (MPHTC–UICPH).
This project is supported by Grant Number 5 U54 OH007548-11 from the CDC – NIOSH for the Agricultural Medicine Core Course (Diane Rohlman, PI) a project within the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health (Renee Anthony, PI). Course contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or NIOSH.
Transportation Hazards in Agriculture
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 agricultural environment.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe how transportation hazards contribute to the overall burden of agricultural injuries.
- Recognize factors that increase the probability of injury on a moving vehicle.
- Apply controls to prevent injury.
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
Domain 3: Communication Skills
- 3A2. Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g., using age-appropriate materials, incorporating images).
Before you begin, please take the pretest. The pretest score will not be counted toward your final score.
Content
The content for this course is an overview of transportation hazards in the agriculture sector.
The course includes a learning module with interactivity and scenario application activities, a list of resources, and a post-test at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course. In order to successfully complete this course, you MUST score 70% or higher on the post-test. If you do not receive 70% on the post-test, you may review the material and re-take it.
Continuing Education Credit
This course has been approved for continuing education credit for the following professions (details available in course materials):
- Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - ANCC contact hour(s)
- Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician - ACPE contact hour(s)
- Physician - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- Other Health Care Providers - A certificate of participation stating the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ the course awards will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.)
A separate registration process will be required after successful completion of the course.
Acknowledgements
The following organizations collaborated on the development of this course: The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health and the Midwestern Public Health Training Center, University of Iowa College of Public Health (MPHTC–UICPH).
This project is supported by Grant Number 5 U54 OH007548-11 from the CDC – NIOSH for the Agricultural Medicine Core Course (Diane Rohlman, PI) a project within the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health (Renee Anthony, PI). Course contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or NIOSH.
Development Team:
Renée Anthony, PhD, CSP, CIH (primary content developer), Matt Nonnenmann PhD CIH, Diane Rohlman PhD, LaShelle Morrison MS, and Kay Mohling MA
Photos provided by: Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program, Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center; Michigan Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program, Michigan State University, Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine; Shutterstock and Getty Images.
Updated: May 2021
Hazards Associated with Livestock Handling
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.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe factors associated with animal handling that place individuals at risk for injury or illness.
- Recognize hazards that are present when working with livestock.
- Apply the hierarchy of controls to minimize or eliminate hazards when working with livestock.
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
Domain 3: Communication Skills
- 3A2. Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g., using age-appropriate materials, incorporating images).
Before you begin, please take the pre-test. The pre-test score will not be counted toward your final score.
Content
The content for this course is an overview of agricultural safety in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector.
The course includes a learning module with interactivity and scenario application activities, a list of resources, and a post-test at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course. In order to successfully complete this course, you MUST score 70% or higher on the post-test. If you do not receive 70% on the post-test, you may review the material and re-take it.
Continuing Education Credit
This course has been approved for continuing education credit for the following professions (details available in course materials):
- Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - ANCC contact hour(s)
- Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician - ACPE contact hour(s)
- Physician - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- Other Health Care Providers - A certificate of participation stating the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ the course awards will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.)
A separate registration process will be required after successful completion of the course.
Acknowledgements
The following organizations collaborated on the development of this course: The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health and the Midwestern Public Health Training Center, University of Iowa College of Public Health (MPHTC–UICPH).
This project is supported by Grant Number 5 U54 OH007548-11 from the CDC – NIOSH for the Agricultural Medicine Core Course (Diane Rohlman, PI) a project within the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health (Renee Anthony, PI). Course contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or NIOSH.
Biological Risk Management
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 Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the principles of Biological Risk Management including risk perception, risk assessment, risk management, and risk communication.
- Recognize routes of disease transmission to animal and human populations.
- List methods of communicating disease risk
- Apply appropriate disease prevention practices.
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
- Domain 3: Communication Skills
- 3A2. Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g., using age-appropriate materials, incorporating images).
Before you begin, please take the pretest. The pretest score will not be counted toward your final score.
Content
The content for this course is an overview of agricultural safety in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector.
The course includes a learning module with interactivity and scenario application activities, a list of resources, and a posttest at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course. In order to successfully complete this course, you MUST score 70% or higher on the posttest. If you do not receive 70% on the posttest, you may review the material and re-take it.
Continuing Education Credit
This course has been approved for continuing education credit for the following professions (details available in course materials):
- Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - ANCC contact hour(s)
- Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician - ACPE contact hour(s)
- Physician - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- Other Health Care Providers - A certificate of participation stating the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ the course awards will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.)
A separate registration process will be required after successful completion of the course.
Acknowledgements
The following organizations collaborated on the development of this course: The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health and the Midwestern Public Health Training Center, University of Iowa College of Public Health (MPHTC–UICPH).
This project is supported by Grant Number 5 U54 OH007548-11 from the CDC – NIOSH for the Agricultural Medicine Core Course (Diane Rohlman, PI) a project within the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health (Renee Anthony, PI). Course contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or NIOSH.
Protecting Young Workers in Agriculture
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 completion of the course, you will get a certificate of completion from the Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.
Prerequisite Requirement
N/A
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
Domain 3: Communication Skills
- 3A2. Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g., using age-appropriate materials, incorporating images)
- 3A6. Communicates information to influence behavior and improve health (e.g., uses social marketing methods, considers behavioral theories such as the Health Belief Model or Stages of Change Model)
- 3A7. Facilitates communication among individuals, group, and organizations
- 4A2. Describes the diversity of individuals and populations in a community
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe why young workers are at greater risk for injury and illness.
- Recognize hazards in the workplace, including those that are unique to young and new workers.
- Apply effective prevention strategies including communication methods, teaching methods, and workplace policies.
Before you begin, please take the pretest. The pretest score will not be counted toward your final score.
Content
The content for this course is strategies supervisors can use to protect young workers in agricultural settings.
The course includes learning module with interactivity and scenario application activities, a list of resources, and a posttest at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course. In order to successfully complete this course, you MUST score 70% or higher on the posttest. If you do not receive 70% on the posttest, you may review the material and re-take it.
Acknowledgements
This project is supported by the National Children’s Center for Rural Agricultural Health and Safety (NIOSH: U54 OH007548-11). We would like to thank the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety for providing support in the making of the videos.
Course contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of NIOSH.
Overview: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing
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 end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe agricultural, forestry, and fishing (AFF) tasks and people.
- Recognize hazards associated with AFF tasks and people.
- Apply the information learned in this module to AFF work.
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
Domain 3: Communication Skills
- 3A2. Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g., using age-appropriate materials, incorporating images).
Before you begin, please take the pretest. The pretest score will not be counted toward your final score.
Content
The content for this course is an overview of agricultural safety in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector.
The course includes a learning module with interactivity and scenario application activities, a list of resources, and a posttest at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course. In order to successfully complete this course, you MUST score 70% or higher on the posttest. If you do not receive 70% on the posttest, you may review the material and re-take it.
Continuing Education Credit
This course has been approved for continuing education credit for the following professions (details available in course materials):
- Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - ANCC contact hour(s)
- Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician - ACPE contact hour(s)
- Physician - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- Other Health Care Providers - A certificate of participation stating the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ the course awards will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.)
A separate registration process will be required after successful completion of the course.
Acknowledgements
The following organizations collaborated on the development of this course: The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health and the Midwestern Public Health Training Center, University of Iowa College of Public Health (MPHTC–UICPH).
This project is supported by Grant Number 5 U54 OH007548-11 from the CDC – NIOSH for the Agricultural Medicine Core Course (Diane Rohlman, PI) a project within the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health (Renee Anthony, PI). Course contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or NIOSH.
Occupational Skin Disorders in Agriculture
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 Public Health.
Prerequisite Requirement
NA, however, it is advisable that you have some basic understanding of agricultural environment.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe common skin diseases that can affect agricultural workers.
- Recognize the hazards and work practices that increase the risk of skin diseases.
- Apply appropriate prevention strategies using the "Hierarchy of Controls."
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
Domain 3: Communication Skills
- 3A2. Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g., using age-appropriate materials, incorporating images).
Before you begin, please take the pretest. The pretest score will not be counted toward your final score.
Content
The content for this course is about the common skin diseases that can affect agricultural workers.
The course includes a learning module with interactivity and scenario application activities, a list of resources, and a posttest at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course. In order to successfully complete this course, you MUST score 70% or higher on the posttest. If you do not receive 70% on the posttest, you may review the material and re-take it.
Continuing Education Credit
This course has been approved for continuing education credit for the following professions (details available in course materials):
- Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - ANCC contact hour(s)
- Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician - ACPE contact hour(s)
- Physician - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- Other Health Care Providers - A certificate of participation stating the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ the course awards will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.)
A separate registration process will be required after successful completion of the course.
Acknowledgements
The following organizations collaborated on the development of this course: The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health and the Midwestern Public Health Training Center, University of Iowa College of Public Health (MPHTC–UICPH).
This project is supported by Grant Number 5 U54 OH007548-11 from the CDC – NIOSH for the Agricultural Medicine Core Course (Diane Rohlman, PI) a project within the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health (Renee Anthony, PI). Course contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or NIOSH.
PPE for Agricultural 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, however, it is advisable that you have some basic understanding of agricultural environment.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Recognize the responsibilities of employers and employees when using PPE in the workplace
- Apply methods for the proper selection of PPE
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
Domain 3: Communication Skills
3A2. Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g., using age-appropriate materials, incorporating images).
Before you begin, please take the pretest. The pretest score will not be counted toward your final score.
Content
The content for this course is about the personal protective equipment for agricultural workplaces.
The course includes a learning module with interactivity and scenario application activities, a list of resources, and a posttest at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course. In order to successfully complete this course, you MUST score 70% or higher on the posttest. If you do not receive 70% on the posttest, you may review the material and re-take it.
Continuing Education Credit
This course has been approved for continuing education credit for the following professions (details available in course materials):
- Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - ANCC contact hour(s)
- Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician - ACPE contact hour(s)
- Physician - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- Other Health Care Providers - A certificate of participation stating the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ the course awards will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.)
A separate registration process will be required after successful completion of the course.
Acknowledgements
The following organizations collaborated on the development of this course: The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health and the Midwestern Public Health Training Center, University of Iowa College of Public Health (MPHTC–UICPH).
This project is supported by Grant Number 5 U54 OH007548-11 from the CDC – NIOSH for the Agricultural Medicine Core Course (Diane Rohlman, PI) a project within the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health (Renee Anthony, PI). Course contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or NIOSH.
Subject Matter Experts:
Matt Nonnenmann, PhD, CIH (primary content developer),
Fred Gerr, MD,
LaShelle Morrison, MS,
Kay Mohling, MA,
Diane Rohlman, PhD
Photos provided by: 3M, Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education, STIHL, and BoaterExam.com
Occupational Diseases of the Lung in Agricultural Settings
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 College Of Public Health.
Prerequisite Requirement
NA, however, it is advisable that you have some basic understanding of agricultural environment.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the major lung diseases that occur among agricultural workers.
- Recognize the situations in which lung hazards are present and for which prevention strategies need to be implemented.
- Apply effective prevention strategies using the "Hierarchy of Controls" to reduce risks of occupational diseases of the lungs.
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
Domain 3: Communication Skills
- 3A2. Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g., using age-appropriate materials, incorporating images).
Before you begin, please take the pretest. The pretest score will not be counted toward your final score.
Content
The content for this course is about the occupational diseases of the lung in agricultural settings.
The course includes a learning module with interactivity and scenario application activities, a list of resources, and a posttest at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course. In order to successfully complete this course, you MUST score 70% or higher on the posttest. If you do not receive 70% on the posttest, you may review the material and re-take it.
Continuing Education Credit
This course has been approved for continuing education credit for the following professions (details available in course materials):
- Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - ANCC contact hour(s)
- Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician - ACPE contact hour(s)
- Physician - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- Other Health Care Providers - A certificate of participation stating the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ the course awards will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.)
A separate registration process will be required after successful completion of the course.
Acknowledgements
The following organizations collaborated on the development of this course: The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health and the Midwestern Public Health Training Center, University of Iowa College of Public Health (MPHTC–UICPH).
This project is supported by Grant Number 5 U54 OH007548-11 from the CDC – NIOSH for the Agricultural Medicine Core Course (Diane Rohlman, PI) a project within the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health (Renee Anthony, PI). Course contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or NIOSH.
Physical Agents for Agricultural Health
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.
Prerequisite Requirement
N/A, however, it is advisable that you have some basic understanding of agricultural environment.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe some of the physical agents to which agricultural workers are exposed: sunlight (non-ionizing radiation), heat stress, cold stress, and noise.
- Recognize some of the associated health risks that may result from exposure to physical agents.
- Apply the hierarchy of control strategy to control physical hazards in agricultural workplaces.
Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
Domain 3: Communication Skills
- 3A2. Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g., using age-appropriate materials, incorporating images).
Before you begin, please take the pretest. The pretest score will not be counted toward your final score.
Content
The content for this course is about the physical agents in agricultural workplaces.
The course includes a learning module with interactivity and scenario application activities, a list of resources, and a posttest at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course. In order to successfully complete this course, you MUST score 70% or higher on the posttest. If you do not receive 70% on the posttest, you may review the material and re-take it.
Continuing Education Credit
This course has been approved for continuing education credit for the following professions (details available in course materials):
- Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - ANCC contact hour(s)
- Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician - ACPE contact hour(s)
- Physician - AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- Other Health Care Providers - A certificate of participation stating the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ the course awards will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.)
A separate registration process will be required after successful completion of the course.
Acknowledgements
The following organizations collaborated on the development of this course: The Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health and the Midwestern Public Health Training Center, University of Iowa College of Public Health (MPHTC–UICPH).
This project is supported by Grant Number 5 U54 OH007548-11 from the CDC – NIOSH for the Agricultural Medicine Core Course (Diane Rohlman, PI) a project within the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health (Renee Anthony, PI). Course contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC or NIOSH.