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SUMMARY:Respiratory Protection Courses
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Roy T. McKay and the University of Cincinnati are offering 6 courses that provide comprehensive respirator training for persons who need to become familiar with OSHA respirator standards. \nFor details\, visit https://www.drmckay.com\nIf you have any questions\, please email info@DrMcKay.com.\nFor additional contact information\, visit https://www.drmckay.com/contact.html \nHere is a peek at some of the in person and virtual courses available: \n\n\n\nProgram\nDates\n\n\n\n\nOverview of Respiratory Protection\nApr 21\, 2026 \nOct 27\, 2026\n\n\nFit Testing Workshop – 2 Days \n* Fit Testing Workshops are discounted $125 when taken consecutively with the Overview of Respiratory Protection.\nApr 22-23\, 2026 \nOct 28-29\, 2026\n\n\nRespirator Selection\nMay 12\, 2026\n\n\nDevelopment of Cartridge Change Out Schedules\nMay 13\, 2026\n\n\nRespirator Selection and Development of Cartridge Change Out Schedules\nMay 12-13\, 2026\n\n\nFit Testing Refresher & Advanced Topics\nMay 14\, 2026\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://cohse.umich.edu/event/respiratory-protection-courses/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,On-Site Course,On-Site Courses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Review – Fall 2026 - CIH Exam Prep
DESCRIPTION:September 8 – November 12\, 2026\nRecorded presentations are available until November 12\, 2027. \n\n\n\n\nCo-Sponsored with the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society \n\n\n\n\nVirtual-Synchronous and On-Demand Presentations\nThis course provides an intensive\, high-level review of a wide range of industrial hygiene (IH) topics by a panel of 13 experts and has gained the reputation of being the premier course for individuals who are preparing to take the BGC/ABIH certification exam or looking to broaden or refresh their IH knowledge base. \nCourse Delivery Description\n\nFour contact hours of content is delivered each week using two modalities:1. Synchronous virtual presentations: Zoom presentations from topic experts will take place from 12noon – 2pm ET* on Tuesdays and Thursdays that are scheduled in September and October.*  All presentations are recorded\, and will be posted to the course website.2. Pre recorded on-demand presentations: On demand content paired with scheduled Discussion Sessions via Zoom with the instructors. The discussion sessions will occur on Thursdays from 1 – 2pm ET in October and November.*\nSupplemental materials and pre-recorded problem solving sessions will be available.\nClick here to view a sample agenda.  Please note that the agenda is subject to change.\n\nProgram Highlights\n\n\n\nComprehensive Review of IH: 18 unique presentations cover all 17 rubrics defined by BGC/ABIH for the CIH exam\nHighly Qualified Instructors:  13 topic experts comprising of University of Michigan faculty and seasoned IH professionals / trainers combine technical knowledge with dynamic teaching skills to convey the salient aspects of each subject area\nBecome better prepared to take the ABIH CIH exam with Quizzes (pre and post presentations) help you to test your retention of knowledge and skills for each topic.\nVirtual Delivery – Synchronous Virtual and Pre-Recorded On-Demand Presentations:  Zoom™ sessions with monitored Chat/Q&A and On-Demand\, pre-recorded lectures on Canvas\, the online course platform.\nSynchronous Virtual Discussion Sessions with instructors who provide pre-recorded presentations. This provides opportunities to ask questions and review problems and/or case studies.\nRecorded presentations are available for one year after course completion\nProblem Solving Sessions walk you through calculations for representative exam-style questions on topics such as ventilation\, air sampling\, and statistical data analysis.\nQuiz Book included that provides sample test questions.\nDigital Handouts included that contain all of the instructor slides and supplemental material\, 1200+ pages.\nEthics session included.\nContinuing Education Credit includes 37 Technical Contact Hours\, 35 IH Contact hours and 2 Ethics Contact hours.\nDataChem test preparation software free trial and 15% discount available.\n\n\n\nWe reserve the right to make changes\, if needed. \n  \nWho Should Attend\nThis course is designed for Industrial Hygiene\, EHS\, Safety\, Environmental\, Occupational Health Nurse  professionals and anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals and concepts of Industrial Hygiene. Attendees must have a basic knowledge of mathematics and chemistry. \n  \nElectronic Handouts\n​Electronic handouts of the complete course materials are included in the course fee and will be available to download. \n  \nCourse Directors and Planners\n\nEdward T. Zellers\, PhD\, Professor Emeritus and Previous Director of the Graduate –Level Industrial Hygiene Program\, University of Michigan\nSheryl S. Ulin\, PhD\, CPE\, Director of Continuing Education and Outreach for the Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering\, University of Michigan\nBill Kilgore\, C.I.H.(1980 – 2022)\, Senior Manager of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology\, General Motors – (retired) and Past President\, Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society\n\n  \nCourse Fees\n\n\n\n\nItem​ \n\n\nPrice​ \n\n\n\nEarly-bird Registration\, until August 16\, 2026\n$ 1100\n\n\nRegular Registration\n$ 1200\n\n\n​ Electronic Handout\nincluded​\n\n\n​ Cancellation\n$100\n\n\n​ Substitute Attendees\nno charge​\n\n\n\n  \n​Cancellation Policy\nWritten cancellation notification must be received no later than August 28\, 2026 in order to qualify for a refund\, less $100.00 administrative fee. Substitute attendees are welcome at any time. In the unlikely event that the program must be cancelled\, the entire submitted registration fee will be refunded without further liability on the part of the organizers.\nWhile unlikely\, the University of Michigan COHSE reserves the right to cancel a course. In the event of a cancellation\, a full refund of the registration fee will be issued. \n  \nCertification Information\nContinuing Education Credit includes 37 Technical Contact Hours\, 35 IH Contact hours and 2 Ethics Contact hours.\nQuestions? Contact ce.programs@umich.edu or call 734-763-2243 \n  \nCourse Comments from Past Attendees:\n\n“The course was very informative and provided a great comprehensive overview of industrial hygiene. The subject matter experts delivering the information were well educated and prepared to answer questions which were presented. The reputation this course has as being the best in the country was upheld this week. I feel like I can now begin to study for my CIH exam.”\n“This course was a fantastic learning experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone preparing for the CIH exam.”\n“This course’s strength is the depth of knowledge of the instructors as compared to other courses. Also\, with many instructors\, it’s easier to pay attention.”\n“The faculty for this course are truly of premier quality; their ability to convey such a wealth of knowledge both efficiently and effectively is amazing. This was not only a review\, but a true learning experience.”\n“Would definitely recommend this course for anyone interested in taking the CIH exam.”\n“Overall\, a great combination of different speakers/presenters all of which are experts in their fields. I would recommend this course to all industrial hygienists whether or not they planned on studying for the CIH exam.”\n“In general\, I feel like I really understand the CIH exam better. I still need to put study time in–but I’m better prepared to prepare. Excellent course–Thank you!”\n\n  \n \n*Schedule is subject to change
URL:https://cohse.umich.edu/event/comprehensive-industrial-hygiene-review-fall-2026-cih-exam-prep-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Physical Assessment for the Occupational Health Nurse – Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:OCTOBER 8 – DECEMBER 31\, 2026 \nAccredited Provider:\nAmerican Association of Occupational Health Nurses \nJointly Provided by:\nUniversity of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering \n \nThis course consists of presentations\, discussion sessions\, readings\, quizzes and  self-assessment tasks to provide the occupational health nurse with knowledge needed to assess the physical health status of individuals specific to a variety of occupational health settings. Body organs and systems to be covered include: the skin\, head\, ears\, eyes\, nose\, throat and the respiratory\, gastrointestinal\, musculoskeletal\, cardiovascular and neurological systems. Information related to collecting a medical history\, documenting findings and adherence to HIPAA regulations will also be included. \nFormat \n\nVirtual hybrid course\nPre-recorded lectures released on October 8\, 2026\nThree “Discussion with the Instructor” sessions will be hosted using Zoom. The discussion sessions will be recorded for attendees who are not able to attend the sessions synchronously.\nRecorded lectures and notes are hosted in Canvas\, a learning management system. Lectures cannot be downloaded. However\, the presentation notes can be downloaded.\nRecorded lectures\, recorded discussion sessions and notes will be available in the learning management system\, Canvas\, until December 31\, 2026.\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis program is intended for occupational health nurses or other clinicians who provide direct health care services for workers. This program should be particularly valuable for service providers staffing medical stations or clinics within worksite facilities or plants. \nCourse Schedule and General Information \nWeek 1\nDiscussion with the Instructor (October 28\, 2026 – 6:00-7:30pm ET)\nTopics include: \n\nGeneral Approaches\nInterviewing\nDocumentation\nDermatologic System\n\nWeek 2\nDiscussion with the Instructor Discussion with the Instructor (November 4\, 2026 – 6:00-7:30pm ET)\nTopics include: \n\nHEENT\nCardiovascular & Peripheral Vascular System\nRespiratory System\nGastrointestinal Systems\n\nWeek 3:\nDiscussion with the Instructor Discussion with the Instructor (November 11\, 2026 – 6:00-7:30pm ET)\nTopics include: \n\nMusculoskeletal Assessment\nNeurological Assessment\nPutting It All Together\n\nDiscussion with Instructor includes: \n\nQuestion and Answer session\nCase studies\nSupplemental material\n“Peer to Peer Discussion”\n\nSuggested Reading\nThe textbook\, “Fundamentals of Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing: AAOHN Core Curriculum – 5th Edition\,” is available for purchase and is an excellent supplement to your studies.  Please note that this textbook is NOT included with your course registration\, and is NOT required reading for this course.  Available at:  https://aaohn.users.membersuite.com/shop/store/a7e69e88-00ce-cb51-1759-0b4446b38e1a/detail \nAccreditation\nThe American Association of Occupational Health Nursing\, Inc. (AAOHN) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses\, Inc. is additionally approved as a CNE provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing (#CEP9283). This course was approved for 25.05 CNEs. \nTo complete the course and receive CNE credits\, course participants are required to: \n\nview all course videos / content\ncomplete all assignments\ncomplete and submit the final course evaluation\n\nTo receive your course certificate\, certifying the CNE credits earned\, you must indicate that you would like to receive a certificate on the last page of the final course evaluation. The course evaluation will be anonymous.  However\, when you request a certificate a new survey will be initiated that will collect your name and email address. Please note that certificates are not immediately generated. It may take up to a few weeks to receive a copy of your certificate. If you need a copy of your certificate immediately upon course completion\, please email ce.programs@umich.edu after you’ve completed the final course evaluation. \nRegistration Fee:\nRegular registration: $750\nEarly-bird registration: $650 until September 8th\, 2026 \nCancellation Policy:\nWritten cancellation notification must be received no later than September 29\, 2026 in order to qualify for a refund\, less $75.00 administrative fee. Substitute attendees are welcome. In the unlikely event that this program must be cancelled\, the entire submitted registration fee will be refunded without further liability on the part of the organizers. \nCourse Comments from Former Attendees: \n\n“Great information for the occupational health nursing setting.”\n“I always love a great review – this was amazing!”\n“This was a good review of an overall head to toe assessment.”\n“I will start doing more comprehensive assessments.”\n“Excellent! Great review. Learned a lot! Great resources!”\n“Great information\, reviews\, updates\, and new assessment tips.”\n“This was a wonderful seminar I would recommend to any nurse I know. Great info from everyone. I learned a lot of new useful techniques.”\n“I am new to occupational nursing. This presentation provided very thorough assessment information that I can use in both my occupational health job and as my ER nursing role\, too.”\n“Very appropriate to my clinical setting.”\n“The presenters gave good information references from textbooks\, slides\, and personal work experiences.”\n“I feel like I have more assessment tools to help me better evaluate employees/patients so that I can more quickly recognize possible referral needs.”\n“I can be more confident with the assessments. Excellent info and presentations.”\n\nContact Us:\nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact us at ce.programs@umich.edu or 734-763-2243
URL:https://cohse.umich.edu/event/physical-assessment-for-the-occupational-health-nurse-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Virtual
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SUMMARY:63rd Warren Cook Health and Safety Discussional
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThursday\, Oct 15\, 2026\n \nPierpont Commons\n2101 Bonisteel Blvd\nAnn Arbor\, MI 48109 \nFollowing a long tradition at the University of Michigan\, the 63rd Warren Cook Health\nand Safety Discussional is a full-day discussion with\nprominent leaders in the fields of industrial hygiene\, occupational health nursing\,\nsafety engineering\, epidemiology\, and ergonomics. Discussion sessions are directed by\nUniversity of Michigan faculty and all participants of various career stages engage in a\nhigh level of rich exchange and discussion. The Discussional offers a unique\nopportunity to safely share sensitive and critical information about issues of\ncontemporary interest with peer professionals. Recent and current participants provide\nquestions and topics of interest which are the basis for the cutting-edge discussions.\nAttendees will have the opportunity to meet and mentor industrial hygiene graduate\nstudents from the University of Michigan. Student résumé books will be available for\nattendees interested in hiring interns or full-time industrial hygiene professionals. \nWho Should Attend\nAttendees are typically professionals whose job responsibilities include addressing\,\nmanaging or developing policies to govern occupational health\, safety and\nenvironmental issues in their organizations. \nFeatured Speaker\nStuart Batterman\, Ph.D.\,\nProfessor Emeritus\, Environmental Health Sciences\,\nProfessor Emeritus\, Global Public Health \nGet the Lead Out! A History of the Science\, Policy and Management of Lead in the Workplace.\nA history of the use of lead in the industrial age\, occupational and environmental issues\, and the evolution of policy. \nAccreditation\nThis program expected to receive approval for approximately 0.55 CEUs for the 2026\ncourse. \nFees\n$275 Early bird registration until September 19\, 2026.\n$300 Regular registration after September 19\, 2026. \nRegistration fee includes course materials\, continental breakfast\, refreshment breaks and lunch. A certificate of completion will be awarded when attendance requirements are met. \nCancellation\nCancellation notification must be received no later than September 28\, 2026 in order to qualify for a refund\, less a $75 administrative fee. \n \nAttendee Comments \n\n“The Discussional remains my favorite format to reconnect with others from the industry!”\n“Loved all the discussions. The casual\, open and fluid discussions.”\n“I always enjoy listening and learning from all of the content experts and experienced IH / OH practitioners.  Great value.”\n\n  \nGeneral Information\nFor more information contact COHSE by email: ce.programs@umich.edu or call 734-763-2243. \nThe University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering is an Education and Research Center funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. \n 
URL:https://cohse.umich.edu/event/63rd-warren-cook-health-and-safety-discussional/
LOCATION:Pierpont Commons\, 2101 Bonisteel Blvd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,On-Site Course,On-Site Courses
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