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FarmResponse

FarmResponse is a 3.5-hour continuing education course developed by national experts from the AgriStress Response Network. AgriSafe's FarmResponse course provides the full range of competencies necessary to provide appropriate mental healthcare for agricultural producers and their families. This knowledge is critical for a healthcare professional to effectively care for a farmer’s total health.The topics covered in FarmResponse include:The Total Farmer Health ModelAgriBusiness Factors Impacting Mental Well-BeingAgriculture Work FactorsFamily DynamicsAgrarian Culture and ValuesSpecial PopulationsUS Agricultural Producer DemographicsAgricultural Community Healthcare ChallengesOpioids and Alcohol Issues in AgricultureSuicide and AgricultureResources and referralsThe on-demand content was developed in Articulate, an award-winning interactive virtual training product that meets the needs of e-learners’ professional development. The chapter format allows the learner to complete the course in chapter stages to meet the busy healthcare professionals’ time constraints.We have ensured that the learning format meets the standards for professional development with learning objectives and required post-test.

Naloxone Training: Responding to Opioid Overdose

Summary: Overdose deaths are a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States and the majority of overdose deaths involve opioids. This epidemic is impacting communities all across the country. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids when given in time. This session is designed to prepare communities and non-medical public and safety professionals to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Participants will learn the warning signs of opioid overdose and how to intervene safely using naloxone. Intended Audience: All communities, academia, workplace employers, and employeesContinuing Education InformationContinuing Education for Multiple Disciplines: This course is jointly provided by the University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering.Community Health Workers: This program provides 1.0 Hour of DSHS-certified CHW CEUs (0.25 hr., Communication Skills; 0.25 hr., Interpersonal Skills; 0.25 hr., Teaching Skills; and 0.25 hr., Knowledge Based on Specific Health Issues).