Nursing

03/09/2023 - 03/11/2023: The Musculoskeletal System at Work and Updates in Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Course Description

These courses are presented by the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. They provide targeted reviews of one topic area along with a broader update of current topics in occupational and environmental health. The curriculum is designed for occupational and environmental health professionals, including occupational physicians and nurses, and industrial hygienists. It also meets the needs of primary care providers and others engaged in practice and research, including physicians (...

02/03/2023 - 02/04/2023 - COEH Builds Bridges: Algorithm Based Work, Wearables, and Surveillance

Friday, February 3 - Saturday, February 4, 2023 | Sacramento, CA


Join COEH for a conversation on the impact and future of data-driven technologies in the workplace. We will discuss how data is collected and used in the workplace; the intersection of humans, robots, and artificial intelligence; and ethical considerations, including how algorithms can reinforce discrimination and erode worker privacy. We will also explore the role of wearables in reducing musculoskeletal injuries, and how human-centered design of textile-based wearable products can improve health and...

04/11/23: Protecting Workers from the Dangers of Heat: Evidence-based Approaches to Heat Stress Management

About the webinar:

This webinar will review the latest information on occupational heat stress and evidence-based approaches to building an effective heat stress management plan. Learners will explore topics including physiological monitoring for heat strain, environmental monitoring, heat safety education, and emergency action plans and procedures for heat-related illnesses. Dr. Morrissey will also discuss common misconceptions and appropriate strategies for heat stress management.

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03/01/2023: Jet Fuel in the Drinking Water in Hawaii: An Environmental Health Catastrophe

About the webinar:

This presentation will describe the contamination of the Joint-Base Pearl Harbor Hickam drinking water system in Oahu, Hawaii in November 2021. Learners will explore details of the incident, including emergency response, environmental health impacts, ongoing issues, and lessons learned.