UNR 110 Emergency Preparedness for Early Childhood Programs

Being prepared for emergencies can make a big difference as to whether or not the children in your care and the staff in your program remain safe. In this course, you will learn about the necessary steps a program should take to ensure preparedness in the event of an emergency, as well as effective strategies to communicate your emergency plan to children, parents and staff.

For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org

UNR 112 Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma

This training describes causes, symptoms and consequences of Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma (SBS/AHT). The lesson further provides information on caring for a crying baby and how to cope with a baby who cries inconsolably.

Course Fee: No Charge

For Technical support, email: campushelp@extension.org 

Instructor email: childcare@unr.edu

Building and Physical Premises Safety Including the Storage and 

                      Handling of Bio-Contaminants and Hazardous Materials                                                    

This training can be taken to meet the initial training requirement for Building and Physical Premises Safety approved by NV Registry. 

Course fee: No charge

For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org

Instructor email: childcare@unr.edu

UNR 116 Safe Practices with Infants and Toddlers

Ensuring the well-being of infants and toddlers requires careful attention to key areas such as nutrition, feeding techniques, and sleep safety. These foundational aspects not only support healthy development but also create a secure environment for young children to thrive.

Course fee: $5.99 1-hour 

Instructor email: childcare@unr.edu

The Pyramid Model 100 is a comprehensive, resource for implementing the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in young children. Developed by leading experts including Mary Louise Hemmeter, Lise Fox, and Michaelene Ostrosky, it translates decades of research into actionable strategies for providers working with young children. 

UNR-EC Pyramid Model 300- Environments, Schedules and Routines

The Pyramid Model is a comprehensive, resource for implementing the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in young children. Developed by leading experts including Mary Louise Hemmeter, Lise Fox, and Michaelene Ostrosky, it translates decades of research into actionable strategies for providers working with young children. 

UNR-EC Pyramid Model 300 Fee: $5.99

This course will issue a certificate for 1 hour of Nevada Registry approved training.

UNR-EC Pyramid Model 500- Promoting Child Engagement and 

Using Positive Descriptive Feedback

UNR-EC Pyramid Model 700- Friendship Skills and Social Problem Solving

This course presents information on calibrating application equipment and calculating the amount of pesticide needed for applications, specifically pyrethroids to impervious and porous surfaces. In addition, the steps of pesticide reporting on monthly pesticide use reports are explained. This course is available for free. The course contains video so it requires a device that can play audio and video.

Who should enroll?
Pest management professionals who work primarily in structural pest control or landscape maintenance.

Continuing Education Units
California Department of Pesticide Regulation (1.0 hour Other) and by the Structural Pest Control Board (1.0 hour towards Rules & Regulations, Technical (Br 2 or 3), or PAU for Applicators, FR, or OPR).

Enrollment period
This course must be completed by December 30 of the current year. Download the certificate immediately when you complete the course. You will not be able to retrieve your certificate after December 30.

Need help?
For assistance with login or course enrollment, contact campushelp@extension.org. For assistance with progress through the course or certificate, contact UCIPMcourses@ucanr.edu.

Course overview

This course won 2023 Gold Award from the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE). The course presents information on the Surface Water Protection Regulations that were put into place to reduce the amount of pyrethroids in surface water runoff. It discusses the types of applications allowed under the regulations as well as those that are prohibited and those that are exempt. This course is available for free. The course contains video so it requires a device that can play audio and video.

Who should enroll?
Pest management professionals who work primarily in structural pest control or landscape maintenance.

Continuing Education Units
California Department of Pesticide Regulation (1.5 hours Laws & Regulations) and by the Structural Pest Control Board (1.5 hours Rules and Regulations). To get the Continuing Education Units certificate you will be charged a fee of $60. To encourage taking the course earlier in the year, we offer 50% off the regular price from January through October 31st – use the code ipm50 at checkout. You must download the certificate (PDF file) to receive your CEU credits.

Enrollment period
This course must be completed by December 30 of the current year. Download the certificate immediately when you complete the course. You will not be able to retrieve your certificate after December 30.

Need help?
For assistance with login or course enrollment, contact campushelp@extension.org. For assistance with progress through the course or certificate, contact UCIPMcourses@ucanr.edu.

This course is designed for Vermont gardeners interested in learning science-based information on a wide range of gardening topics including basic botany, vegetable gardening, perennials and annuals, ecological soil management, insect and disease pests, tree care, pollinator plants, landscape design, and tree and small fruit management. Students learn from University faculty and horticulture industry experts.

This is a 16-week online course available to students in two Tracks: Track 1 (Volunteer Certification Track) and Track 2 (at-your-own pace). See detailed information about the course at: https://go.uvm.edu/emgcourse. The course runs from January 23 to May 15 with access to all materials until June 26, 2026.

The fee for this course is $400 for Vermont residents and $550 for out-of-state residents.
NOTE: The fee does not cover the required course manual.

Veterans Agriculture Education and Assistance Program (VAEAP) in the Southwest 

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  This VAEAP orientation video will ensure you are aware of the requirements of the program and will also cover the last paperwork you need to fill out and return. After the orientation video, please fill out and sign the last three pages of the Participant Protocols.

  Once your paperwork is submitted, you'll be sent a code so that you can access all of the VAEAP curriculum. 

Veterans Agricultural Education and Apprenticeship Program in the Southwest

Course Name: Asexual Plant Propagation

Presenter: Ursula Schuch, Ph.D., School of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona

Course Name: VAEAP-Introduction to Careers and Business Opportunities in Agriculture and Horticulture

This is the required class for the Veterans Ag Education and Apprenticeship Program. We go over the different career possibilities in agriculture and other green industries. If you have any questions, please contact the professors. Dr. Ursula Schuch: uschuch@arizona.edu Trent Teegerstrom: tteegers@ag.arizona.edu Dr. Edward Franklin: uafrank0@arizona.edu