Continuing Education Courses
Introduction
The UIC Great Lakes Center for Occupational Health and Safety (GLCOHS) promotes healthier workplaces and workers and is one of 18 Education and Research Centers across the U.S. funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
The Continuing Education program serves professionals, students, and community members on occupational health and safety issues through multiple-day courses, workshops, webinars, and lectures. The Center offers trainings for healthcare professionals, industrial hygienists, occupational safety engineers, paraprofessionals, domestic workers, and other occupational and safety professionals.
We partner with other programs engaged in education and training, respond to needs of the OSH professional community, and make education and technical materials more widely available.
Upcoming Offerings:
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Heat Stress Management Using Industrial Hygiene Basics
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 11am Central Time
Previous:
Silicosis
Webinar: “Silicosis in Countertop Workers in Illinois (and Elsewhere)” Panel
May 5, 2026 – 1.5 hours
*RECORDING COMING SOON.*
Webinar: Artificial Intelligence in Occupational Safety & Health 101
March 12, 2025, 1-hour
View Presentation Slides Here.
This lecture offers current information on Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in occupational health and safety and its role in protecting worker health, safety, and well-being. Participants can expect to learn what an AI system is, how it can be designed, and how it can be used to reduce the risk of common OSH hazards. No prior knowledge of AI or coding experience required. Instructed by Dr. Houshang Darabi. Targeted Audience: Occupational Safety & Health professionals and students interested in familiarizing themselves with Artificial Intelligence in the OSH field.
Learning objectives:
- Explain what an AI system is and what components it has.
- Describe AI applications in OSH – benefits, challenges and opportunities
- Define how AI/OSH projects are completed
- Identify ethical issues related to AI systems
Agricultural Safety & Health Webinars
Cultivating Caution: A Monthly Guide to Farm Safety & Health Webinar Series
The Agricultural Safety & Health program at Urbana-Champaign hosted a monthly webinar series, which shared research and recommendations for staying safe and healthy while working in agriculture. The series provides tips and best practices for Illinois farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers to protect themselves, their families, and their operations.
Past Session Archive available in the Cultivating Caution playlist.
I-FARM: Farm of the Future Learning Series
Our Agricultural Safety & Health program hosted the I-FARM University Learning Series which explores technologies and economic strategies shaping modern agriculture. Each session, led by experts in their fields, offers insights and practical knowledge for enhancing farm productivity and sustainability.
View past sessions and click to watch recordings.
Other Courses
Brownfield Redevelopment
HAZWOPER Training
Workplace Sexual Violence Prevention
Grain Bin Handling Safety
Occupational Health Nursing Certification Review
Job Safety for Domestic Workers
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Questions or want to request a training for your group? Please contact Continuing Education Coordinator, Lindsey Lorenzana at llorenza@uic.edu.
We are also able to obtain Continuing Education Units for partnerships, please reach out if you are interested in collaborating on a training or conference.
Contact Us
Lindsey Lorenzana
Continuing Education Coordinator
School of Public Health
University of Illinois at Chicago
1603 W Taylor St, 10th floor, Chicago IL 60612
Email: llorenza@uic.edu
Preethi Pratap, PhD
Continuing Education and Outreach Director
School of Public Health: Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
University of Illinois at Chicago
1603 W Taylor St, 10th floor, Chicago, IL 60612
Email: plakshmi@uic.edu