CME Course

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Courses

The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health is pleased to support a variety of accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities for physicians and other health care professionals. 

COEH Builds Bridges: Workplace Violence & Mental Health
Thursday, January 20 - Friday, January 21, 2021  |  12:00 PM - 4:30 PM Pacific 

The COEH Builds Bridges symposium was launched in 2017 and rotates biannually between Berkeley and Sacramento, CA. The 2022 event will be held virtually, serving as a merger of the 44th Annual UC Berkeley Lela Morris Symposium and 40th Annual UC Davis Occupational and Environmental Medicine Symposium. This interdisciplinary symposium is designed to advance knowledge and discussion among Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety and Allied Health communities.

Live Virtual Symposium Will be Recorded

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UC San Francisco Occupational and Environmental Medicine Annual CME Course

Save the Date: March 10 - 12, 2022

The Division of Occupational & Environmental Medicine offers CME courses every year. These courses are accredited for routine CME credit, but also offer Maintenance of Certification (MOC) and Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) credit.

San Francisco, CA

In-Person Activity

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Doctoring Climate Change: Air Quality, Heat-Related Illness, and Disparate Impact

This self-paced, online course will explore how climate change is impacting public health now, and provide examples of how to communicate with patients regarding health risks posed by climate change. The course is broken into 5 modules, designed to provide context for clinicians and other allied health professionals to better understand climate change through a public health lens. 

Online Activity | Enduring 

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Evaluating California's Injured Workers: Qualified Medical Evaluators (QME) 

Offered by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers' Compensation

This course is developed for current QMEs, those who are interested in becoming a QME, or to anyone interested in the QME process. QMEs play a critical role in resolving disputes within the workers’ compensation system. You will learn how to prepare for an evaluation and outline the components of a quality report and about the administrative regulations to stay in compliance as a QME.

Online Activity | Enduring 

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Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS)

Offered by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers' Compensation

Physicians treating in the California workers' compensation system are required to follow the evidence-based recommendations in the DWC medical treatment utilization schedule (MTUS). The online course will describe what the MTUS is and how to use it,  how to navigate the MTUS treatment guidelines and apply recommendations via case scenarios, when to consider recommendations outside of the MTUS guidelines for the care of your patient, and the role of utilization review (UR) and independent medical review (IMR) physicians.

Online Activity |Enduring

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Recognition, Management, and Reporting of Pesticide Illness

Offered by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

This course is designed for health care providers and will present information on how to diagnose and treat pesticide illnesses, including illnesses due to cholinesterase inhibiting pesticides, and sources of information on pesticides.  Although this course was originally developed for health care providers in California, much of the information will be applicable to healthcare providers elsewhere.

Online Activity | Enduring

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02/01/2024 - 02/02/2024 - Hot, Dusty, and Smoky: Navigating Extremes, Climate Change Impacts on OEH

Thursday, February 1 (Online) &
Friday, February 2, 2024 (In-Person | Berkeley, CA)

Climate change is pressing public health crisis that is already impacting the world of work. Join the Northern California Centers for Occupational and Environmental Health for a deep dive into the chemical, biological, and physical hazards of navigating climate extremes. Learn about the rising prevalence of Valley Fever, a fungal infection caused by inhaling dust or soil particles, particularly in drought-affected regions. Discuss the impacts of rising temperatures on worker safety, heat-related...

California Workers' Compensation Medical Legal Report Writing | On-Demand Online Course

Produced in partnership with the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers' Compensation, this course will provide a clear and comprehensive outline of essential components for a Workers' Compensation Medical Legal Report. Review key concepts and terminology, identify statutes and regulations governing medical legal report writing in California, and leverage the QME Guided Report Quality Assurance Checklist to author medical legal reports that withstand scrutiny, effectively communicate findings, and serve as compelling evidence in legal proceedings.

Mastering Medical Legal Report Writing: Unraveling Complexities

Delve into the intricacies of medical legal report writing and unlock your potential to create reports that withstand scrutiny, effectively communicate findings, and serve as compelling evidence in legal proceedings. Differentiate between contributing-causal factors, both industrial and nonindustrial, influencing the resultant permanent disability. Develop proficiency in assessing the percentage of permanent disability caused by work injuries or industrial exposure, while considering the impact of other nonindustrial contributing factors. Learn to employ the most...

Mastering Medical Legal Report Writing: Mitigating Implicit Bias

Delve into the intricacies of medical legal report writing and unlock your potential to create reports that withstand scrutiny, effectively communicate findings, and serve as compelling evidence in legal proceedings. Understand the impact of unconscious bias, stereotyping, and discrimination on medical assessments, and gain insights into how these biases can inadvertently influence perceptions and decision-making, leading to disparities in healthcare strategies. Learn practical techniques to mitigate implicit bias in your evaluations and report writing. You'll also examine the...

Mastering Medical Legal Report Writing: Evidence-Based Evaluation

Delve into the intricacies of medical legal report writing and unlock your potential to create reports that withstand scrutiny, effectively communicate findings, and serve as compelling evidence in legal proceedings. Define Permanent and Stationary Status (P&S) and Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), develop your proficiency in evaluating and confirming patient disability status, differentiate whether an injury arose out of employment, and make precise determinations for QME medical-legal reporting. You'll also learn to clearly and concisely report the rationale behind your assessment...

Mastering Medical Legal Report Writing: Navigating QME Requirements

Delve into the intricacies of medical legal report writing and unlock your potential to create reports that withstand scrutiny, effectively communicate findings, and serve as compelling evidence in legal proceedings. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the statutory and regulatory requirements that govern medical legal report writing, and learn to navigate these complex legal frameworks as you apply standards to your practice. Learn to identify common mistakes, such as insufficient documentation or inadequate analysis, that can compromise the integrity of your reports. Discover how...