Upcoming Conferences & Webinars:
October 4, 2024
North Carolina Occupational Health Conference in Morrisville, NC
https://ncaohn.nursingnetwork.com/
October 10, 2024 – December 10, 2024
Physical Assessment Course (Virtual)
October 11, 2024
Boston Bone & Joint Institute Orthopedic Work Injury Conference in Waltham, MA
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ss4uzan
October 15-17, 2024
Oregon Occ Health Conference in Ashland, OR
https://osaohn.nursingnetwork.com/
October 17-18, 2024
SCAOHN 2024 Fall Conference in Spartanburg, SC
Topics: Stop the Bleed w/ Certification, Conflict Resolution, Responding vs. Reacting, Leadership, Influencing Culture & Cooperation, Work Conditioning & Hardening, Employer & WC Law Roundtable, Safety Checklists in Occupational Health, Nurses Honor Guard of SC
https://scaohn.nursingnetwork.com/RE!
October 18-19, 2024
Ohio Occupational Health Conference in Worthington, OH
https://oaohn.nursingnetwork.com/
October 21-22, 2024
Delaware & NEAOHN Occupational Health Conference in Wilmington, DE
October 25, 2024
Occupational Medicine Symposium 2024 in Dakota Dunes, SD
https://niaohn.nursingnetwork.com/
November 15, 2024
Indiana Occ Health Conference: Occupational Health, Case Management, Orthopedics in Indianapolis, IN
https://inaohn.nursingnetwork.com/
November 15, 2024
Webinar – Concussions in the workplace
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2vww5vq
December 5-6, 2024
NECOEM/MaAOHN Conference in Westford, MA
March 24-25, 2025
Workers’ Comp. Conference in Waltham, MA (save the date!)
On Demand Training:
Walden University has 2 FREE CEU webinar programs:
Emotion is a Psychosocial Determinant of Health
Using Emotional Intelligence to Lessen Workplace Bullying & Violence
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ON-LINE EDUCATIONAL TRAINING!
Whether novice or experienced occupational health and safety professional, the educational modules provided at the University of Minnesota Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (MCOHS) website http://www.sph.umn.edu/academics/ce/online/ are ideal as “refreshers” or as a resource, in general. These modules require 45-60 minutes each to complete, include pre- and post-module questions, and provide continuing education units (CEU’s).
Workers’ Comp & COVID:
Help! I Caught COVID at Work…Or Did I?
https://workerscompcare.com/
Bystander Intervention Training to stop anti-Asian/American and xenophobic harassment
https://www.ihollaback.org/bystanderintervention/
AAOHN is excited to announce our COHN/COHN-S Certification Review Course is now available for on-demand completion! You can now prepare for the exam on your own schedule. http://aaohn.org/page/cohn/cohn-s-review-course
NIOSH Launches Free Safety Training for Healthcare Settings
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is now offering the training course Safety Culture in Healthcare Settings by Rogers B, Francis R, Dembski-Hart P, Hessels A, Hilton T, Casey M, and Martin M (DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2023-135, https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2023-135/
This healthcare worker training course provides scientific and evidence-based information. It focuses on six core competencies designed to increase knowledge about work-related hazards and to address organizational and personal strategies to promote a safe and healthful work environment.
There are five knowledge modules, each 20-30 minutes long, along with a list of resources that healthcare workers can utilize. Upon successful completion of all five modules in the course, participants will receive a certificate and continuing education credits.
Free Courses:
FREE CEU:
Lyme disease is on the rise in the U.S. Learn how to diagnose, treat, and prevent the tickborne disease with this training series from CDC
Stay Ahead of The Curve on Diabetes Care: Free CE
Explore 20+ topics to help enhance your care knowledge with the latest guidance on diabetes therapies based on the Standards of Care in Diabetes. Access best practices and resources to help enhance your clinical practice. New courses available!
https://professionaleducation.diabetes.org/Catalog/Learning
Why Ethics Matter: The Practical Aspects of the Code of Ethics for Nurses – A Free On Demand Webinar
https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4126800/FB1CC0951D8E91D7BDED83C562A76980
FREE CNE credits:
Helping Your Patients with Alcohol-Related Problems: What to know, ask, and offer — with 14 articles on alcohol and health covering basic principles, clinical impacts, and patient care from screening through recovery.
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/health-professionals-communities/core-resource-on-alcohol
Free CEU:
Planetary Health: Nurses are Needed Now?
One free contact hour is available after completion of the program
Register: https://cne.snhu.edu/content/planetary-health-nurses-are-needed-now-enduring
Climate change affects human health both directly and indirectly, and nurses are uniquely positioned to support solutions that improve health for all. This presentation will discuss the relationship between rising temperatures and negative effects on the health of NH residents, with attention to the opportunities for nurse engagement and advocacy.
Free CEU course:
Job Stress: A Continuing Education Program for Today’s Nurse
The program consists of four learning modules, each 15-30 minutes in length, plus case studies and reference material. This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing at 244 CMR 5.00 for 4 contact hours.
Visit the Resources webpage for additional program materials and web links. https://www.uml.edu/research/cph-new/education-training/job-stress/
For more information about job stress, its causes, consequences, and prevention strategies, please visit the CPH-NEW Stress@Work website.
Modules
Complete each module by opening the links provided below. Modules do not need to be completed in one session. You may re-enter the program at your own pace, based on time available.
Module 1: Overview of Program and Introduction to Nursing Job Stress [30:34]
Module 1 provides an overview and an introduction to the concepts and theories of job stress in relation to the nursing profession.
Module 2: Stressors in the Healthcare Workplace [16:33]
Module 2 explains how the healthcare workplace and workforce has changed in recent decades, and identifies physical and psychological occupational stressors and hazards among nurses.
Module 3: The Impact of Job Stress [17:04]
Module 3 outlines the potential short- and long-term impacts of stress on both physical and mental health. The module discusses the relationship between job stressors and health behaviors. Further, the impact of job stress on patient care is examined.
Module 4: Stress Prevention and Coping Strategies: Individual and Institutional Levels [32:45]
Module 4 allows you to identify sources of stress in your own workplace and recommends stress coping strategies at the individual and organization level. It discusses primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention strategies for stress reduction in the workplace. At the end of this module, there is a list of additional resources related to job stress in nursing.
At the completion of Module 4, you will be prompted to complete a program evaluation survey, which is required in order to earn continuing education credits. The evaluation is brief, consisting of 9 questions.
Questions?
Questions about the program should be directed to [email protected].
Free 3.5 CNE: Covid-19 Vaccine Training: Storage, Handling, Administration, and Safety
Free CNE:
Free online continuing education (CE) and trainings for Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) professionals and health professionals.
“Occupational health and safety for health workers in the context of COVID-19”
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“Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Vaccination Training Program.” This is a new course to educate individuals preparing to participate in COVID-19 vaccination programs.
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We are happy to post conferences for no charge.