Agricultural Health and Safety Course

For Medical and Safety Professionals

This course provides an in-depth examination of critical health and safety issues impacting rural and agricultural workers. Designed for professionals in health care, public health, education, and safety fields, the course features expert-led instruction and evidence-based content to support safe practices and improved health outcomes in agricultural settings.

The course is structured into three sessions, allowing participants the flexibility to engage in one or more topic areas:

Session A: Agricultural Health
July 7–8 | In-person and livestream
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Session B: Agricultural Safety and Prevention
July 9–10 | In-person and livestream
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Session C: Special Topics
July 7–August 7 | Online modules
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Participants are expected to complete all required components for their selected sessions.

In recognition of the essential role of health care providers, emergency services personnel, and other community-serving professionals, this course is offered at no cost. Registration is required to participate.

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

1. Evaluate the core elements of agricultural health and safety.
2. Analyze the anticipation, recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of occupational and environmental illnesses and injuries within rural and agricultural communities.
3. Examine safety hazards, emergency response, mitigation methods, and personal protection required for agricultural workers.
4. Identify educational resources for patients and stakeholders.

Target Audience

This accredited continuing education activity is designed for professionals who work with or have an interest in agricultural health and safety, including physicians, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, nurses, emergency medical services professionals, health educators, Ag extension, migrant health clinicians, insurance specialists, veterinarians, and safety professionals.

Course Delivery Formats

In Person

The Harold M. and Beverly Maurer Center for Public Health – Room 3013
519 South 40th Plaza Circle, Omaha, NE 68105

Livestream

Virtual via Zoom – Instructions for joining the livestream will be sent to registered participants via email a few days before the course begins.

Online Modules

Instructions for accessing the modules will be sent to registered participants via email a few days before the course begins.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center 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. 

 

Registration Information

Registration is required to reserve your spot in the course.

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The deadline to register is June 30, 2026.

If you need assistance with online registration, please call our Registration Office at 402-559-5929.

If you are participating as part of a course requirement or certificate program, please make sure to register with the UNMC College of Public Health to receive academic credit.

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