Heartland Center for Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Hearing Conservationist Certification Course
2018-03-28 07:30 - 2018-03-30 13:00, 2018-09-19 07:30 - 2018-09-21 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 1220 1st Avenue, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
This two and one‐half day workshop is designed to familiarize participants with all facets of occupational hearing conservation and prepare them as audiometric technicians. At the end of the course, students will take the exam for certification as an Occupational Hearing Conservationist by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC).

Occupational Health Symposium 2018
2018-03-29 07:30 - 2018-03-30 13:00 (America/Chicago) | The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Boulevard SW , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
This symposium is intended for nurses, nurse practitioners, safety professionals, human resources professionals, administrators, wellness administrators, and other individuals interested in improving the health and safety of workers. The theme of the 2018 conference is Healthy Work Design and Well-Being. The program will include the following speakers and topics:
Thursday, March 29
– Diane Rohlman, MA, PhD / Work & Stress & Health
– Erin Foster, ACPS / Opioids in the Workplace & Our Communities
– Troy Vander Molen, PT, DPT / Ergonomics and the Mobile Work Environment
– Joe Mullen, MPA, CSP / OSHA Update
– Jason Wiltfang, Attorney / New Changes in Iowa Workers’ Compensation
– Jeffrey Westpheling, MD, MPH / Common Occupational Injuries
Friday, March 30
– Nathan Fethke, PhD, CPE / Whole Body & Hand-Arm Vibration
– Larry Readout, MBA, CSP, WACH / Multi-Generational Risks: Slips, Trips, & Falls
– Mark Frederick / Identifying Safety Risks Using Wearable Technology

Based on participant feedback, this year’s conference will be a 1.5-day event ending at noon on Friday, March 30.
The conference has been approved to provide 9 Nurse CEU contact hours, 9 HR (General) recertification credit hours, and 9 General CEU contact hours. You can read the full brochure here.
The use of this seal confirms that this activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

Agricultural Safety and Health: The Core Course
2018-06-11 07:45 - 2018-06-15 15:45 (America/Chicago) | College of Public Health Building, 145 N Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, United States
This course, offered by the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health, provides the information and skills needed to enable safety and health professionals to anticipate, recognize, and prevent occupational illnesses and injuries among members of the agricultural community.
The Agricultural Safety and Health Core Course, formerly known as the Agricultural Medicine Course, has been the national model of effective agricultural safety and health education for a decade. Expert instruction is provided by experienced faculty and specialists including Board Certified Physicians, Veterinarian, and Certified Industrial Hygienist. Continuing education credits are available for physicians, nurses, and EMS personnel. The course has also been approved for General CEUs. See the brochure for more information.
The course will be held in two sessions:
Session 1: June 11-13, $250 on or before May 12, and $300 after
Session 2: June 13-15, $250 on or before May 12, and $300 after

CSOEMA Fall Seminar
2018-09-14 08:00 - 2018-09-15 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hilton Garden Inn, 11600 West Park Place, Milwaukee, WI, 53224, United States
The fall 2018 CSOEMA seminar is scheduled to take place on September 14-15, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Keep an eye on the CSOEMA website for more information.

Occupational Hearing Conservationist Recertification Course
2018-09-18 07:30 - 17:15 (America/Chicago) | Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 1220 1st Avenue, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
This workshop provides required training for those who already have CAOHC certification. The update includes review of hearing measurement techniques, employee education strategies, selection and fit of hearing protection, as well as current state and federal regulations relating to noise exposure and hearing conservation.

8-Hour Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Training Course
2018-09-26 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | IREH Building, Institute for Rural and Environmental Health, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
The Construction ICRA program was developed in response to the needs of the medical community and the contractors that serve it. Inadequate procedures during an occupied healthcare facility construction project can cause fatalities if contaminants are released into the environment. More than 100,000 people are killed by hospital-acquired infections annually in the United States and Canada.
This 8-hour ICRA awareness class promotes communication, awareness, and protocol required for working in an occupied health care facility, as well as outlining protection methods and safe work practices for the various trades and hospital personnel working in these types of facilities. Participation in the course is free and lunch is provided.

Impairment Without Disability 11th Annual Conference
2018-10-04 12:00 - 2018-10-05 15:15 (America/Chicago) | The Saint Paul Hotel, 350 Market Street, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Sponsors Mayo Clinic, Health Partners, and Essentia Health have partnered with the Heartland Center of Occupational Health and Safety to bring a world-class line-up of experts to Saint Paul, Minnesota and continue the collaboration of employers and medicine to take care of our injured and ill workforce. Together we can prevent needless work disability by helping people stay employed.
See the Impairment Without Disability website for a full list of speakers and topics, and to register for the program (coming soon). This program will provide a wide variety of CEU credits.

47th Annual Iowa Governor's Safety & Health Conference
2018-11-01 07:00 - 2018-11-02 11:30 (America/Chicago) | IA
The Iowa Governor’s Safety & Health Conference is exclusively dedicated to promoting and providing continuing education concerning Iowa workplace safety and health regulations and best practices. The conference is intended for occupational safety professionals, risk managers, consultants, business executives, supervisors, occupational health nurses, workers, or anyone that may have an interest in, or impact on, workplace safety and health.
Keep an eye on the the Iowa GSHC website to watch the conference develop, or subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates as the conference approaches.

Case Management Seminar 2018
2018-11-16 08:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 1220 1st Avenue, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
Case Management Seminar will provide current information on the case management of work-related injuries. This conference is intended for case managers, occupational health nurses, safety and human resources professionals, insurance adjusters, and employers interested in expanding their knowledge of case management and the medical treatment of work related injuries. Click here to read the brochure. The conference has been approved for Nurse CEUs, General CEUs, and Case Management CEUs, including 1 hour of ethics credit.

Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Conference: Stressing Resilience
2018-11-27 12:00 - 2018-11-29 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Mid-America Center, 1 Arena Way, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501, United States
The Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health (MRASH) Conference brings together diverse participants, all interested in various aspects of agricultural health and safety. This year, we will be “Stressing Resilience” at the MRASH Conference. Stress impacts a farmer’s ability to focus and correlates with both physical health problems and higher injury rates. Our keynote speaker will address how process management can help reduce stress and related injuries. Breakout sessions will include stress and resiliency. Learn more at the conference website.

Occupational Health Symposium 2019
2019-03-28 07:30 - 2019-03-29 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Boulevard SW , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
This symposium is intended for nurses, nurse practitioners, safety professionals, human resources professionals, administrators, wellness administrators, and other individuals interested in improving the health and safety of workers. Please subscribe to our mailing list to receive information on this conference as it develops.
Exhibitor Registration Link: https://www.magnetmail.net/events?3b6cb8f1d3bc4f8f9bae05279d659dada
Participant Registration Link: https://www.magnetmail.net/events?caa7736b4e954bf08c62e6a52e7e8b18a
Brochure coming soon (currently being edited so stay tuned)!
Sessions will include: FMLA/ADA regulations and changes, hiring and safety for employees with disabilities, OSHA updates for 2019, Workers compensation law updates, Total Worker Health, a fantastic presentation from Vermeer on the lessons learned after a tornado hit their plant last July, and MORE!

Occupational Health Symposium 2020
2020-03-12 08:00 - 2020-03-13 12:00 UTC | Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 1220 1st Avenue, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States

Occupational Hearing Conservationist Certification Course
2020-12-07 - 2020-12-10 | Hybrid
CAOHC Course Director Laura Kauth presents a CAOHC-approved certification course for Occupational Hearing Conservationists. This 20-hour course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the basic components of hearing conservation in industrial settings and prepare participants to perform hearing testing and otherwise support their hearing conservation programs. This hybrid course provides 3 part-days of online instruction via Zoom, and a final day of hands-on, practical training. At the conclusion of the hands-on day, students will take the standardized CAOHC certification exam.

Occupational Hearing Conservationist Recertification Course
2020-12-16 - 2020-12-17 | Hybrid
CAOHC Course Director Laura Kauth presents a CAOHC-approved recertification course for Occupational Hearing Conservationists. This 8-hour course is designed to provide a review of the basic components of hearing conservation in industrial settings and prepare participants to perform hearing testing and otherwise support their hearing conservation programs. This hybrid course provides online instruction via Zoom, and a face-to-face day of hands-on, practical training. At the conclusion of the hands-on day, students will take the standardized CAOHC recertification exam online.

Occupational Health Symposium 2023
2023-04-20 - 2023-04-21 | Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 1220 1st Avenue, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
Purpose: This symposium will address the ever-changing nature of work and the implications of these changes for the health, safety, and well-being of workers.
Intended Audience: This symposium is intended for nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, safety professionals, human resources professionals, administrators, wellness administrators, and other individuals interested in improving the health and safety of workers.
Jointly Provided by: The University of Iowa’s College of Public Health’s Heartland Center for Occupational Health & Safety, Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest, and The University of Iowa College of Nursing.
Accommodations:
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
1220 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241
Use this link to book a room at the group rate of $87/night.

Conference Agenda:
Thursday, April 20
7:30 AM Registration, Exhibits, and Breakfast
7:55 AM Welcome and Announcements
8:00 AM Age-Inclusive Management Strategies: A Program to Educate and Train Employers about Iowa’s Booming Labor Force, Brian Kaskie, Ph.D.
9:00 AM Exhibits and Refreshment Break
9:30 AM Suicide Risk and Occupation, Jon Davis, Ph.D.
10:30 AM Workers Compensation Considerations in Remote Work – Policy strategies to help reduce risk, Terri C. Davis,
11:30 AM Lunch (provided) and Exhibits
12:30 PM Responding Effectively to Offensive Behavior, David J. Moser, Ph.D.
1:30 PM Lifecycle of Ergonomics: Reactive to Proactive & How to Integrate Your Onsite Occ Health Partners, Erin Bahde, MS, ATC CEAS III
2:30 PM Exhibits and Refreshment Break
3:00 PM On the Road Again: Preparing for a DOT Medical Certification, Dr. Nick Bingham, MD, MS
4:00 PM Adjourn
Friday, April 21
7:30 AM Registration and Breakfast
8:00 AM Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Is it work related or not?, Dr. Jeffrey Westpheling, MD
9:00 AM The Long and Short of Long COVID, Christopher Iverson, MD, MBA, MPH
10:00 AM Break & Exhibits
10:15 AM Workplace Stress, Mental Health, and OSHA, Dr. Diane Rohlman, Ph.D., and Peggy S. Peterson
11:45 AM Adjourn
