Continuing Education Events For 2009
CONFERENCES
| DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ORAL CANCER AND RELATED PRE-MALIGNANCY AND SALIVARY GLAND DISEASE |
NO.HPR881 |
The morning session of this all day seminar for dental professionals will focus on early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of oral cancer and related pre-malignancy oral lesions. The afternoon session will focus on diagnosis and treatment of a variety of salivary gland diseases that affect patients of all ages. Emphasis will be placed on the clinical recognition, diagnosis, and management of these problems. Denis P. Lynch, DDS, PhD, Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee will be the speaker. Dr. Lynch is the author of numerous scientific articles and book chapters, as well as the co-author of The Mouth: Diagnosis and Treatment. Application for continuing education approval made to Kentucky Board of Dentistry and DANB. The University of Southern Indiana is an approved provider for CE credits by the Indiana Health Professions Bureau and the Illinois Board of Dentistry.
Instructor: Denis P. Lynch, DDS, PhD
Dates & Time: Saturday, February 6, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Forum I, Wright Administration Building
Registration Fee: $95 by January 27; thereafter $110
Contact Hours for Dental Professionals: 6
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| THE HEART OF CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING |
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This conference will focus on Cardiovascular Care as it relates to acute care settings as well as community and home health care settings. This annual nursing seminar is co-provided by USI, Deaconess Hospital, and the Greater Evansville Chapter of AACN.
Contact Deaconess Education Services at 812/450-7279 for further information and registration.
Date & Time: Thursday, March 11, 7:50 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Health Professions Center, Mitchell Auditorium
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| HEALING TOUCH LEVEL 1 |
NO. HPR805 |
The Healing Touch Certificate Program is a multi-level course of study in energy-based therapy that moves from beginning to advanced practitioner and is complementary to heath care. This first course in the study toward a certificate in Healing Touch is designed for nurses, physicians, health care practitioners, and interested laypersons and includes the basics of the Chakra and energy systems, centering, intervention techniques to help with specific physical and emotional problems and the personal development of the healer. This course is an approved course of study of the Healing Touch International, Inc. Healing Touch Certificate Program. For more information about Healing Touch, go to www.healingtouchinternational.org
Instructor: Victoria E. Slater, PhD, RN, CHTI, HNC
Date & Time:
Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, March 14, 9 a.m. -7 p.m.
Location: University Center, University of Southern Indiana
Registration Fee: $325 ($300 for AHNA or HTI member); $225 for full-time students and repeaters of this level
Contact Hours: 17 for nurses and massage therapists
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| HEALING TOUCH LEVEL 3 |
NO. HPR806 |
The Healing Touch Certificate Program is a multi-level course of study in energy-based therapy that moves from beginning to advanced practitioner and is complementary to heath care. This third course in the study toward a certificate in Healing Touch is for students who desire more in-depth skills in Healing Touch and have successfully completed Level 1 and 2. Content includes: development of higher sense perception, sequencing of healing techniques, working with guidance, self-healing and self-development.
Instructor: Mary O'Neil, RN, CHTP, CHTI
Date Time: Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, March 14, 9 a.m. -7 p.m.
Location: University Center, University of Southern Indiana
Registration Fee: $325 ($300 for AHNA or HTI member); $225 for full-time students and repeaters of this level
Contact Hours: 17 for nurses and massage therapists
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7TH ANNUAL NURSING LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
WHAT YOU ACCEPT IS WHAT YOU TEACH:
SETTING STANDARDS FOR EMPLOYEE ACCOUNTABILITY |
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Michael H. Cohen, a nationally recognized workshop leader and consultant specializing in management development, employee relations, organizational communications, and customer service, will discuss how to maintain a positive work environment while holding employees accountable for outstanding technical/clinical skills, customer service, teamwork, and fiscal prudence. The focus will be on facilitating people to take complete responsibility for their own strong work ethic, intrinsic motivation to serve, a positive attitude and constructive conduct despite every day work frustrations.
Prior to becoming President of his own consulting company, Mr. Cohen served as Director of Employee Relations and Development and Vice President Human Resources at Weiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois for 12 years. He holds a Master of Arts Degree in Communication Studies from Northwestern University and is the author of 3 books: On-the-Job Survival, The Power of Self-Management, and What you Accept is What You Teach. Michael H. Cohen’s workshops are motivational, practical and interactive, conducted in a manner that exceeds participants’ expectations.
This conference is co-sponsored with the Indiana Organization of Nurse Executives (IONE).
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 7, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Location: University of Evansville, Ridgway Center, Evansville, Indiana
Registration Fee: $80; $60 for IONE Members; and $15 for students if registering by March 24.
After March 24, $95; $75 for IONE members; $25 for students.
Contact Hours: 5.75 for nurses and health facility administrators
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| 14TH ANNUAL RESEARCH & EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE IN HEALTH CARE |
NO.HPR801 |
Designed to explore health care issues through presentations related to research and evidenced based practice, and utilization of both in health care, this conference will include papers, posters, and symposium presentations. The environment will foster networking among professionals who are interested in implementing evidenced based practice and utilizing research. The morning session on Leadership Consciousness: Being a 360 Degree Leader will be presented by Daniel J Pesut PhD RN PMHCNS-BC FAAN, Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs Indiana University School of Nursing. Dr. Pesut serves as a past president of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International; a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing; a board certified clinical nurse specialist in adult psychiatric mental health nursing; and the recipient of many nursing awards.
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 21, 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: University Center, Carter Hall, University of Southern Indiana
Registration Fee: $70
Contact Hours: 4.25 for nurses, health facility administrators, and Indiana dental professionals
| 3rd ANNUAL MID-AMERICA INSTITUTE ON AGING |
NO.HPR812 |
The Mid-America Institute on Aging is a two day multi-disciplinary gerontology conference for nurses, social workers, older adults, lay persons, and professionals working in the field of gerontology. National and local speakers will provide practical tools and ground-breaking information related to successful aging and gerontology. The Institute, co-sponsored by the Southwestern Indiana Regional Council on Aging (SWIRCA), will feature national and local speakers, providing practical tools and ground-breaking information related to successful aging and gerontology.
Date & Time: Wednesday & Thursday, August 18 & 19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: University Center, University of Southern Indiana
Registration Fee: $140 for both days; $75 for one day only; $50 for both days and $25 for one day for retirees and full time students, if registering by August 4. Thereafter, $160 for both
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