Education Connection 2025 December
Featured Blog Post
Learning Pathways: A New Approach to OEHS Education
By: Abby Roberts
In September, AIHA launched the Fatigue Management Learning Pathway, the first of a new type of educational resource. Like other educational materials offered by the association, it presents the knowledge of subject matter experts so that people less experienced in occupational and environmental health and safety can improve their understanding of a topic.
Opportunities to Present at AIHA Connect 2026!
Call for Papers – 2026 Respirable Crystalline Silica and Other Minerals and Metals Symposium
The 2026 Respirable Crystalline Silica and Other Minerals and Metals Symposium will be held May 30–31, in conjunction with AIHA Connect in New Orleans.
We cordially invite you to submit an oral or poster abstract for presentation at this important event. Join us as we bring together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners to advance knowledge and solutions in the field of occupational and environmental health.
DEADLINE: January 14, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
AIHA is still accepting proposals for AIHA Connect 2026!
AIHA CONNECT is the perfect setting for students and OEHS professionals of all career levels to share ideas and expand their expertise.
Proposals are still being accepted for the following presentation types:
- Education Pop-Ups offer an interactive and casual way to share your knowledge with your peers. The deadline to submit is January 14, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET.
- Student Posters and presentations enable students to deepen their knowledge and expand their professional network as they prepare to enter the workforce. The deadline to submit is March 11, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET.
Check out the helpful tips for submitting your proposal, as well as the topics being sought based on feedback from past conference attendees.
Volunteer Opportunities at AIHA Connect 2026!
Open Call for Research Round-up Moderators at AIHA Connect 2026
Moderators are being sought for Research Round-ups at AIHA Connect 2026. This is a great opportunity to serve in a leadership role, develop relationships with fellow colleagues, and contribute to the overall success of the conference. As a moderator, you will be responsible for speaker introductions, session announcements, and assisting speakers, as needed. Training is provided.
A list of Research Roundup sessions needing moderators can be found here.
Moderators must plan to be in-person at AIHA CONNECT 2026
DEADLINE: Until all positions have been filled.
Open Call for PDC Monitors at AIHA Connect 2026
As a monitor, you will be responsible for attendee sign-in, course announcements, and assisting the instructor as needed. In return for your assistance, AIHA Connect will waive your PDC registration fee. Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Monitors must be current (2026) AIHA Members, attend AIHA Connect 2026 in-person and attend an on-site monitor meeting 7:00-7:30 a.m. CDT the morning of their assigned PDC.
DEADLINE: Until all positions have been filled.
Open Call for Conference Program Committee (CPC) Members
Would you like to play a vital role in reviewing and selecting education sessions for AIHA Connect? Then consider responding to the Call for CPC Volunteers. The Conference Program Committee is comprised of subject matter experts who can have an attendee perspective as they annually select relevant programming and top-quality speakers for the education program at AIHA Connect.
DEADLINE: March 13, 2026
Open Call for Continuing Education Committee Membership
Are you ready to make a bigger impact in your profession? Looking for meaningful ways to connect with fellow AIHA members and share your expertise? If you have skills and insights that can elevate AIHA’s Continuing Education programs, this is your moment!Each year, AIHA opens the Call for Volunteers for the Continuing Education Committee (CEC)—a dynamic group of professionals who help ensure the quality and relevance of AIHA’s professional development courses (PDCs).
DEADLINE: March 13, 2026
Featured eLearning
AIHA Connect OnDemand: 2025 Recordings Released!
Session recordings from AIHA Connect 2025 are now available in OnDemand!
The AIHA Connect 2025 Full OnDemand Package expires for purchase at the end of year, and we don't want you to miss out on this incredible value. With this package, you’ll gain one year of access to 107 sessions and save 50% compared to purchasing each session individually.
What makes OnDemand so great?
- Content is peer-reviewed by OEHS professionals
- All sessions are eligible for contact hours
- Access recordings online when it’s convenient for you
- Choose from cost-effective solutions for every budget
- Individual sessions at a low cost!
- Bundles are 15% less than the cost of purchasing each recording individually
- 1 full year of access (365 days from purchase) to all content
Certificate Program: Fundamentals of Occupational Exposure Assessment
Prove your competency in assessing workplace exposures and hazards. AIHA’s Certificate Program: Fundamentals of Occupational Exposure Assessment is for OEHS Technicians, early career professionals, or experienced professionals looking for a refresher on best practices during an occupational exposure assessment.
Gain proficiency in Safety Data Sheet (SDS) & Label Authoring with AIHA University’s updated self-study course. So much new content has been added, you can now earn 16 contact hours and test your knowledge with interactive quizzes!
Expand your knowledge with Welding: A Case Study in Occupational Hygiene
This self-study course has been updated with fresh content, self-study materials, and knowledge checks for a comprehensive experience. Gain proficiency and earn 9 contact hours when you sign up today!
Use of Direct Reading Instruments Certificate Program
Earn 4 Contact Hours
Member Price: $300 | Non-Member Price: $350
This introductory-level certificate program is perfect for anyone who uses DRIs to monitor work environments for worker health and safety.
Safety Training with an Added Dose of Virtual Reality
Earn 1 Contact Hour Each
Member Price: $49.99 | Non-Member Price: $64.99
In partnership with 360 Immersive, explore these fundamental safety training courses using interactive eLearning, VR simulations, and gamified content.
Publications
Browse AIHA’s Stock
Did you know that AIHA University has 90+ books available on the Marketplace? Browse the AIHA University Catalog for details on some of our most popular products, certification courses, and training opportunities. You can also search the AIHA Marketplace for our full suite of educational offerings.
Upcoming AIHA University Webinars - Save the Dates!
- Demystifying AI: Practical Use Cases for IH Professionals to Enhance Safety and Efficiency (Wednesday, February 11, 12:00-1:00 pm ET)
- Hazard Recognition and Control for the Emerging North American Cannabis Industry (Wednesday, March 11, 1:00-2:30 pm ET)
- Psychosocial Hazards 101: What Every OEHS Professional Should Know (Wednesday, March 25, 1:00-3:00 pm ET)
Featured Frameworks
Member FREE | Non-Member $19.95
This Competency Framework consists of three technical levels comprising an IH Technician, IH Professional, and IH Expert (corresponding to an entry-level; a level with expanded understanding, knowledge, and ability; and an expert level of practice), along with an IH Management Level. Some individuals work in specific areas of specialty. Others serve as generalists with responsibilities for multiple OEHS functions, with the expectation that they will access in-depth subject matter expertise as needed. The three tiers of technical competencies generally illustrate increasing professional experience and responsibility.
AIHA Volunteer Groups' Bodies of Work
Member FREE | Non-Member FREE
This new guidance document, Using AI to Enhance OEHS, explores how AI technologies can be applied in occupational and environmental health and safety, the challenges professionals should anticipate, and the strategies needed to integrate these tools responsibly.
This free resource provides OEHS professionals with insights to prepare for the opportunities and risks that come with AI adoption.
Young Worker/Child Labor in the U.S.
Member FREE | Non-Member $19.95
This new white paper delivers a comprehensive look at the history, risks, and rights of young workers, highlighting why robust protections are essential for everyone entering the workforce. Dive into data, explore effective safety systems, and strengthen your advocacy with this evidence-based resource.
FAQs About Spore Trap Air Sampling for Mold for Direct Microscopical Examination
Member FREE | Non-Member FREE
This new white paper delivers a comprehensive look at the history, risks, and rights of young workers, highlighting why robust protections are essential for everyone entering the workforce. Dive into data, explore effective safety systems, and strengthen your advocacy with this evidence-based resource.
Register Early and SAVE on 2026 AIHA University Road Course Training (In-person)!
Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene Course
March 16-19, 2026 | In-Person in Westerville, OH
June 22-26, 2026 | Virtual
September 14-17, 2026 | In-Person in Westerville, OH
32 Contact Hours
Immerse your staff in IH principles and practices with Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene, a four-day training course offering sampling and workshop sessions, hands-on lab experiences, demo sessions, and problem-solving exercises.
Join us to gain hands-on experience from industry experts. Hurry, space is filling up fast!
To be added to the waitlist, please email Diana Kane, Manager, Education.
Exposure and Chemical Monitoring - Beyond IH Fundamentals (24 Contact Hours)
October 19-21, 2026 | In-person, Westerville, OH
Are you looking for interactive IH training to meet your professional development goals? Gain hands-on experience in conducting qualitative exposure assessments and learn effective communication techniques for explaining results to employees and management.
Join us to gain hands-on experience from industry experts.
AIHA University Virtual PDCs
Live Virtual PDCs are interactive online small-group sessions with a live instructor, hosted in a Zoom meeting. Live online PDCs take place in the AIHA Online Classroom.
- Odor Thresholds in Practice: Tools, Science, and Case Studies for IH/OEHS Professionals (Wednesday, February 25, from 12:00 pm-3:45 pm EST) 3.5 contact hours