OVERVIEW
The AgriSafe Rural and Teaching Health Center Residency Training Program will include in-depth webinars provided by experts in the field of agricultural safety and health that are offered on-demand, virtually. These trainings will help residents, faculty, and physicians increase their competencies.
CME hours will be provided.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing the trainings, residents and faculty will be able to:
- Recognize the specific health and safety hazards that agricultural workers and patients may face, including exposure to chemicals, machinery, zoonotic diseases, heat stress, and musculoskeletal injuries
- Improve communication when interacting with patients who work in agriculture
- Recognize and address mental health challenges common in agricultural communities
- Know strategies to educate patients and their families about health, safety, and preventive practices in agriculture
TRAINING TOPICS
When the training program launches in 2026, these are the expected topics:
- FarmResponse®- 3.5 CEs in mental health in agriculture
- Public Health Strategies in Agricultural Health and Safety
- Prevention Strategies for Working in Agriculture
- Prevention of Heat-Related Illnesses in Agriculture
- Zoonoses: Infectious Diseases we Share with Animals in the Farm Environment
- Identification of Skin Diseases Common to the Agricultural Industry
- Ergonomic Considerations in Agriculture
- Personal Protective Equipment Selection for Agricultural Producers
- Agricultural Respiratory Hazards
- Sleep Deprivation – the Impact on Agricultural Safety and Health
- Best Practices in the Detection and Monitoring of Pesticide Exposure in Agriculture
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or are interested in partnering with us on our continuing medical education (CME) initiatives, please contact us at info@agrisafe.org.