Nursing

07/10/2026: Jet Fuel Exposure via Drinking Water Contamination: Clinical Care Lessons from Red Hill

About the webinar:

The 2021 Red Hill water crisis exposed approximately 93,000 people in Hawaiʻi to jet-fuel-contaminated drinking water. While the crisis occurred in Honolulu, many exposed military families have since relocated across the United States and internationally. Drawing from the recent National Academies report, Clinical Follow-up and Care for Those Impacted by the JP-5 Releases at Red Hill, this Continuing Medical Education webinar will provide health care professionals with practical guidance for caring for patients who were exposed to jet fuel, including emerging...

04/22/2026: PFAS Research and Community Engagement to Reduce Exposure and Improve Clinical Care

About the webinar:

This webinar provides an overview of people’s exposures to PFAS from drinking water, consumer products, and other sources. Learn how researchers at Silent Spring Institute investigate residential and occupational exposures, uncover associated health effects, and translate their findings to reduce individual and community exposures and to support medical and public health professionals in helping patients navigate PFAS-related health risks in clinical settings.

03/04/2026 - 03/05/2027: New and Old Hazards On-the-Job and in the Environment

Course Description

This 2-day course is presented by the Division of Occupational, Environmental and Climate Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. The curriculum is designed for occupational and environmental health professionals, including occupational physicians and nurses, and industrial hygienists. Policy makers and medical-legal practitioners also will benefit from the curriculum offered. The course provides insights about workers in the US and worldwide. It offers an exploration of emerging and persistent challenges in occupational and...

Forever Ends Here: PFAS & Policy for Worker Health and Safety

Conference Sessions are Now Available Online, On-Demand

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent one of the most pressing environmental and occupational health challenges of our time. These persistent chemicals are found in water, soil, consumer products, and workplaces, raising urgent questions about health risks, exposure pathways, and strategies for prevention, treatment, and policy action.

Hot, Dusty, and Smoky: Navigating Extremes, Climate Change Impacts on OEH

Conference Sessions are Now Available Online, On-Demand

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 illness, and...

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...

12/04/2025: Collaborative Care in Motion: The Power of Nursing and Ergonomics in Workplace Health

About the webinar:

This webinar will highlight the successful collaboration between Occupational Health Nurses and Ergonomists. Through real-world case studies, it will demonstrate how these two disciplines work together to prevent occupational injuries, ensure timely treatment, and provide comprehensive support for employee health and well-being.