CME

New World Screwworm: Information for Healthcare Providers

Summary: This session will review the clinical features, specimen handling, epidemiologic clues, and reporting steps for New World screwworm myiasis so clinicians can recognize when to consider this rare but serious parasitic infestation, emphasizing that common wound etiologies remain far more likely and that screwworm should be a low-probability diagnosis except when compatible wounds, visible larvae, and recent travel/exposure to endemic areas are present.Intended Audience: Healthcare professionals, ag safety and health professionals, veterinarians, and others who work with cattle.Presenter: Andrew Hennenfent, DVM, MPH, DACVPMState Public Health Veterinarian, Iowa Department of Health and Human ServicesDisclosure to learners: None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Best Practices in the Detection and Monitoring of Pesticide Exposure

Summary: Farmers and agricultural workers are routinely exposed to a wide variety of chemicals. Toxicity Category I and II organophosphates (OPs) and N-methyl carbamates are cholinesterase-inhibiting insecticides commonly used in agriculture to kill insects or prevent them from damaging or destroying crops. Over-exposure to these chemicals results in the inhibition of the enzyme cholinesterase (ChE) which is utilized in the body’s conducting tissue, such as nerve and muscle motor sensory fibers. Acute toxic effects can include confusion, headache, and even loss of consciousness. Severe inhibition of ChE in the body can result in muscle paralysis, respiratory failure, seizures, coma, and death. Currently, there is no practice standard or national medical surveillance program for cholinesterase monitoring.Purpose: This webinar will review cholinesterase testing and monitoring protocols based on programs from both California and Washington. Presenters will discuss ChE and its function in the body, routes of exposure, who is at risk, signs and symptoms, treatments, and prevention of exposure. Most importantly, presenters will share an established and recently updated protocol algorithm to guide your medical monitoring program. This protocol is designed to create awareness among your workers, set standards based on acceptable safe practices, and reduce incidents in the workplace.

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.

Prevent, Diagnose, Manage: Alpha-gal Syndrome in Rural Patients

Purpose: Alpha-Gal Syndrome, or AGS, is a growing public health concern in the United States, with cases rising annually. Many healthcare providers have limited or no knowledge about the disease. Diagnosis and management are challenging due to the complexity of the disease. This one-hour training module will provide healthcare professionals with increased knowledge about Alpha-Gal Syndrome, including causes, identification, diagnosis, management, and prevention.Intended Audience: Physicians, nurses, veterinarians, public health, educators, and others who work with the agricultural communityContinuing Medical Education: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and AgriSafe Network. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The Minnesota Medical Association designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Nursing Continuing Professional Development:This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by VTL Center for Professional Development, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval number LA727-1567In order to obtain nursing contact hours, you must view the entire program and complete the evaluation.No relevant financial relationships were identified for any member of the planning committee or any presenter/author of the program content.Contact Hours for this program will not be awarded after July 1, 2027.

Zoonosis in a Changing World

Summary: For centuries, zoonotic diseases have impacted humans in many ways. This presentation will focus on vector-borne pathogens by discussing the vectors and trends with geographic distribution, temperature effects, and habitat management since the late 1890’s through today and potential future impacts. We are seeing in real time, the expansion of geographic range of certain tick and mosquito species. Between climate changes and globalized travel, the etiology of spread is sometimes clear but can also be difficult to diagnose. As the world has changed and continues to change, zoonotic diseases remain impactful.Intended audience: Physicians, veterinarians, nurses, public health, epidemiologists, general publicPresenter: Brent Moore, DVM, MS, MPH, DACVPMRegional Zoonosis Control Veterinarian, Texas Department of State Health Services, Public Health Region 4/5 North