Heartland Center for Occupational Health and Safety

CAOHC Approved Occupational Hearing Conservation Certification Course
2025-03-17 08:00 - 2025-03-21 17:00 UTC
Online: March 17-21
On Site: Davenport, Iowa: March 20
Altoona, IA: March 21
Brochure and registration information: 2025.3 Hybrid CAOHC certification

CAOHC-Approved Occupational Hearing Conservationist Recertification Course
2025-02-17 - 2025-02-19
Online: February 17, 2025
On Site: Davenport, IA — Feb 18th or Altoona, IA– Feb 19th
Application for course is here: Hybrid recert brochure 2025.2

CAOHC- Approved Occupational Hearing Conservationist Certification Course
2024-12-09 08:00 - 2024-12-13 17:00
Online: December 9-11, 2024
Onsite: Davenport, IA– December 12th or Altoona, IA- December 13th
Brochure and Registration information can be found here: Hybrid course brochure 2024.12 cert

Heartland Symposium
2024-11-14 07:30 - 2024-11-15 11:30 | Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Coralville – Iowa City, 1220 1st Ave, Coralville, 52241, United States
Managing Occupational Health and Promoting Worker Wellbeing.

Keynote Speaker:

Casey Chosewood, MD MPH
Director, Office for Total Worker Health®
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
“A National Framework for Mental Health and Wellbeing for Workers”

November 14th and 15th
Full brochure HERE
Participant Registration Link: CLOSED
Vendor Registration Link: CLOSED
NOTE: Nursing CEU’s: Certificates will be issued by Kirkwood Community College (Iowa Board of Nursing, Provider #30) via email 2-3 weeks following workshop date. All allied health professions are reminded that they are responsible for reviewing the governing rules of their boards to determine if appropriate subject matter criteria will apply. Participants should be prepared to provide license information when registering.
Please contact Tammi Goerdt at tammi-goerdt@uiowa.edu if you have any questions.
Thursday, November 14th– All General Session
7:15– Registration and Exhibitors Open
7:50- Welcome Announcements
8:00- Keynote presentation by Dr. Casey Chosewood – “A National Framework for Mental Health and Wellbeing for Workers”
9:00– Exhibits and Break
9:30- Surveillance in Workers’ Compensation Claims – Pros and Cons and Tips on When and How to Utilize Surveillance on Claims – Attorney Jason Wiltfang, Corridor Law Group
10:35- Caring for the Refugee Employee – Krista Ford and Andrea Achenbach, UI College of Nursing
11:35– Lunch and Exhibits
12:30 – Application of current concussion research with Work Re-Entry Program in a Rehabilitation Setting- Virginia Schweitzer and Sarah Lockard, Madonna Rehabilitation
1:35- Recordkeeping – Do’s Don’ts and Make Dang Sure You Did! – Peggy Petersen, IA OSHA
2:30- Exhibits and Breaks
3:00- Traumatic Spine Injuries – Dr. Catherine Olinger, University of Iowa WIRC
4:00- Adjourn
Friday- November 15th (ALL GENERAL SESSION)
7:30 – Breakfast and Exhibits
8:00 – Tune into Safety: Exploring Occupational Hearing Protection and Importance – Kellsie Busho, UI Communication Sciences
9:00- Navigating Leave and Disability: Facilitating Compliance, Fostering Empathy, and Enhancing Mental Health Accommodations– Aarin Harper, UIHC Leave and Disability Administrator
10:00 Break and Exhibits
10:15- Ask the Doc Panel Discussion – Dr. Christopher Iverson and Dr. Jeff Westpheling
11:30- Adjourn

CAOHC- Approved Occupational Hearing Conservationist Certification Course
2024-10-07 08:00 - 2024-10-11 17:00
Online: October 7-9, 2024
Onsite: Davenport, IA- October 10th or Altoona, IA– October 11th.
Brochure and registration information can be found here: Hybrid course brochure 2024.10 cert

CAOHC- Approved Occupational Hearing Conservationist Recertification Course
2024-09-16 08:00 - 2024-09-18 17:00
Online: September 16th, 2024
Onsite: Davenport, IA– Sept 17th or Altoona, IA Sept 18th.
Brochure and registration information can be found here: Hybrid recert brochure 2024.9

CAOHC- Approved Occupational Hearing Conservationist Certification Course
2024-08-12 08:00 - 2024-08-16 17:00
Online: August 12-14, 2024
Onsite: Davenport, IA– August 15th or Altoona, IA- August 16th.
Brochure and registration information can be found here: Hybrid course brochure 2024.8 cert

CAOHC- Approved Occupational Hearing Conservation Course
2023-12-04 08:00 - 2023-12-08 17:00
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the essential 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.
Online: December 4-6, 2023
Onsite: Davenport, IA- December 7th OR Altoona, IA- December 8th
Brochure and Registration information can be found here: Hybrid course brochure 2023.12 cert

CAOHC-Approved Occupational Hearing Conservation Course
2023-10-02 08:00 - 2023-10-06 17:00
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the essential 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.
Online: October 2-4, 2023
Onsite: Davenport, IA – October 5th OR Altoona, IA- October 6th.
Course Brochure and Registration information can be found here: Hybrid course brochure 2023.10 cert

CAOHC-Approved Occupational Hearing Conservation Course
2023-09-18 08:00 - 2023-09-20 17:00
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This course is designed to provide a review of the basic components of hearing conservation in industrial settings and prepare participants to continue performing 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.
Online: Sept 18th.
Onsite: Sept 19th in Davenport OR Sept 20th in Altoona
Brochure and Registration information here: Heartland_Audiometric Hybrid Recert Brochure_Sept 2023_IBON Final

Hawkeye on Safety 2023
2023-09-07 07:00 - 16:30 | Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center, 300 E 9th St, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
The Hawkeye on Safety annual conference provides life-saving health and safety information to workers from all industries. We offer key networking opportunities that you need to keep current in occupational safety standards and trends. We provide essential training to the professionals responsible for workplace health and safety with a unique focus on providing practical training to rank-and-file workers, so that they can become safety leaders in their workplaces and communities.
Registration is open! https://hawkeyeonsafety.com/attendee-registration/

CAOHC- Approved Occupational Hearing Conservationist Certification Course
2023-07-31 08:00 - 2023-08-04 17:00
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.
Registration forms for this course can be found here: August Hybrid CAOHC course brochure 2023.8_IBON FINAL

Sampling Methods for Personal Exposure to Herbicides
2023-06-13 14:00 - 15:00
Education and Research Centers Industrial Hygiene Webinar Series
Dr. Patrick O’Shaughnessy, PhD, CIH, FAIHA
About the Webinar:
Many herbicides can exist in the atmosphere as both a droplet and evaporated vapor. Therefore, methods to assess personal exposures to herbicides samplers must be developed
to optimize capture of both droplet and vapor phases. This webinar will describe the qualities of two such samplers. Measurements taken in both the lab and field will be presented
to demonstrate sampler qualities and to detail the considerations needed to properly assess herbicide exposures.

Register here: http://coeh.berkeley.edu/23IHW0613

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

Occupational Hearing Conservationist Certification Course
2022-12-12 - 2022-12-16 | 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 end of the hands-on day, students will take the CAOHC certification exam.
Course Dates
Online: December 12-14, 2022
Onsite: December 15 (Davenport) OR December 16 (Altoona)

Course information can be found here.

Occupational Hearing Conservationist Recertification Course
2022-11-14 - 2022-11-16 | Hybrid
This 8 hour course is designed to provide a review of the basic components of hearing conservation in industrial settings and prepare participants to continue performing 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.
Course Dates
Online: November 14
Onsite: November 15 (Davenport) OR November 16 (Altoona)

Course information can be found here.

Iowa Governor’s Safety and Health Conference
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-02 | The Meadows Event & Conference Center, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA, 50009, United States
Join us this fall in Des Moines for two days of conversation on how best to protect Iowa workers. Network with colleagues, make new contacts, and continue your growth as an OESH professional.

Occupational Hearing Conservationist Recertification Course
2022-09-12 - 2022-09-14 | Hybrid
This 8 hour course is designed to provide a review of the basic components of hearing conservation in industrial settings and prepare participants to continue performing 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.
Course Dates
Online: September 12
Onsite: September 13 (Davenport) OR Thursday, September 14 (Altoona)
Course information can be found here.

Hawkeye on Safety 2022
2022-09-08 | Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center, 300 E 9th St, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
The Hawkeye on Safety annual conference provides life-saving health and safety information to workers from all industries. We offer key networking opportunities that you need to keep current in occupational safety standards and trends. We provide essential training to the professionals responsible for workplace health and safety with a unique focus on providing practical training to rank-and-file workers, so that they can become safety leaders in their workplaces and communities. Join us September 8th in Coralville, IA for a safety event that you don’t want to miss!

Occupational Hearing Conservationist Certification Course
2022-08-22 - 2022-08-26 | 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 end of the hands-on day, students will take the CAOHC certification exam.
Course Dates
Online: August 22-24, 2022
Onsite: August 25 (Davenport) OR August 26 (Altoona)

Course information can be found here.

Harassment in the Workplace
2022-04-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Online, IA, United States
Join us for the first Hawkeye on Safety webinar of 2022! Vicki O’Leary will be presenting on Harassment in the workplace.
This webinar is hosted by the Hawkeye on Safety conference committee. Hawkeye on Safety is an annual conference that provides life-saving health and safety information to workers from all industries. The 2022 conference is on Thursday, September 8th in Coralville, IA. Event information can be found at hawkeyeonsafety.com.

6th Annual Occupational Safety and Health Student Research Conference
2022-04-22 09:30 - 12:00 | College of Public Health Building, 145 N Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, United States
Registration is open for the 6th Annual Occupational Health and Safety Student Research Conference which will take place at the University of Iowa College of Public Health on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 9:30 A.M.
This event provides an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and collaborators across campus and the region to learn about innovative occupational health and safety research being conducted by students, postdocs and professionals and gives students an opportunity to showcase their research in this important field.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Jenn Patterson at Jennifer-j-patterson@uiowa.edu.

Occupational Health Symposium 2022
2022-03-31 07:30 - 2022-04-01 11:30 | 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.

Occupational Hearing Conservationist Certification Course
2022-03-14 - 2022-03-18 | 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.
Course Dates
Online: March 14-16, 2022
Onsite: March 17 (Davenport) OR March 18 (Altoona)

Occupational Hearing Conservationist Recertification Course
2022-02-21 - 2022-02-24 | 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 continue performing 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.
Course Dates
Online: Monday, February 21, 2022
Onsite: Tuesday, February 22 (Davenport) OR Thursday, February 24 (Altoona)

Hawkeye on Safety 2021
2021-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center, 300 E 9th St, Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
Save the Date for Hawkeye on Safety 2021!
The Hawkeye on Safety annual conference provides life-saving health and safety information to workers from all industries. We offer key networking opportunities that you need to keep current in occupational safety standards and trends. We provide essential training to the professionals responsible for workplace health and safety with a unique focus on providing practical training to rank-and-file workers, so that they can become safety leaders in their workplaces and communities. Join us September 30th at the Coralville Marriott for a safety event that you don’t want to miss!

Occupational Hearing Conservationist Certification Course
2021-06-28 - 2021-07-02 | Hybrid
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
2021-05-24 - 2021-05-26 | 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.
Course Dates
Online: Monday, May 24
Onsite: Tuesday, May 25 in Davenport OR Thursday, May 26 in Altoona

Occupational Hearing Conservationist Certification Course
2021-04-12 - 2021-04-15 | 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.
Course Dates
Monday, April 12, 2021 – Online
Tuesday, Apil 13, 2021 – Online
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 – Online
Thursday, April 15, 2021 – Onsite in Davenport

Occupational Hearing Conservationist Recertification Course
2021-03-15 - 2021-03-16 | 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.
Course Dates
Wednesday, March 15, 2021 – Online
Thursday, March 16, 2021 – On-Site at the Village Theatre in Davenport
