BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Upstate AHEC//NONSGML v1.0//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Upstate AHEC X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.upstateahec.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Upstate AHEC X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121026 DTEND:20121027 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120515T151436 LAST-MODIFIED:20120517T133128 UID:3029@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Effective Time Management DESCRIPTION: Friday, October 26 9 AM– 12:15 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Nisbet Auditorium – Self Regional Healthcare – Greenwood, SC Nicole Cavanagh, LISW-CP Purpose: To provide participants with effective time management techniques. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: •           Define time management and identify effective versus ineffective personal and professional time management techniques. •           Demonstrate the use of to-do lists and the ABC’s of prioritization technique. •           Delegate tasks and assignments more effectively with minimal stress. TARGET AUDIENCE Healthcare Personnel FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3.0 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.0 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.0 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Social Workers: This program has been approved for 3.0 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Dietitians: 3.0 hours of CPE for registered dietitians. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. Long Term Health Care Administrators: This program has been approved by the South Carolina Board of Long Term Health Care for 3.0 hours. (Approval # 2011228) LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/effective-time-management-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120727 DTEND:20120728 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120515T150954 LAST-MODIFIED:20120517T133048 UID:3027@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Effective Time Management DESCRIPTION:Friday, July 27 9 AM– 12:15 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Conference Center Room 2 – Greenville Memorial Hospital – Greenville, SC Nicole Cavanagh, LISW-CP Purpose: To provide participants with effective time management techniques. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: •           Define time management and identify effective versus ineffective personal and professional time management techniques. •           Demonstrate the use of to-do lists and the ABC’s of prioritization technique. •           Delegate tasks and assignments more effectively with minimal stress. TARGET AUDIENCE Healthcare Personnel FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3.0 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.0 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.0 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Social Workers: This program has been approved for 3.0 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Dietitians: 3.0 hours of CPE for registered dietitians. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. Long Term Health Care Administrators: This program has been approved by the South Carolina Board of Long Term Health Care for 3.0 hours. (Approval # 2011228) LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/effective-time-management-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120807 DTEND:20120808 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120515T150452 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T150452 UID:3025@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Pediatric Emergencies DESCRIPTION: Tuesday, August 7 9 AM– 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Classroom – North Greenville Hospital – Travelers Rest, SC Pam Bartley, RN, BS, CEN, CCRN, CPEN Purpose: To provide licensed nurses a review of assessing and identifying emergencies in pediatric patients. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: List techniques to obtain an accurate history and assessment. Describe signs and symptoms of dehydration and hypovolemic shock. Determine pediatric emergency IV sites and fluid bolus types and rates. Compare and contrast signs, symptoms and treatments of upper and lower airway disorders. List causes of vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain in children. Identify causes of bradycardia and tachycardia in children and treatment plans. Describe assessment pearls and signs in pediatric trauma. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses FEE $80 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6.0 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.6 CEUs (6.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/pediatric-emergencies-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121029 DTEND:20121031 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120515T150245 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T150251 UID:3024@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) Review Course DESCRIPTION:Monday, October 29 & Tuesday, October 30 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM  Check in @ 8:45 AM Classroom – North Greenville Hospital – Travelers Rest, SC Pam Bartley RN, BS, CEN, CCRN, CPEN Purpose: To provide a comprehensive review course based on the detailed CPEN content.  This course is presented in a manner that is easy to understand. Earning the CPEN credential demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience related to pediatric emergency nursing care. This would also be an excellent review for any nurse interested in increasing his or her knowledge and comfort level in managing pediatric emergencies. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Describe and review principles of age specific assessment and triage. Apply principles of growth and development to pediatric patients in an emergency setting. Recognize signs and symptoms of common respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, medical, musculoskeletal, psychosocial, abdominal, genitourinary, environmental, toxicological, and ENT emergencies. Prioritize appropriate interventions for a pediatric patient with a respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, medical, musculoskeletal, psychosocial, abdominal, genitourinary, environmental, toxicologic, EENT, or trauma emergency. Recognize patterns of child maltreatment, abuse and neglect. Discuss legal and ethical issues pertaining to pediatric patients. Identify the knowledge and criteria needed to successfully pass the CPEN examination. Target Audience Licensed Registered Nurses preparing to take the Certified Pediatric Emergence Nurse (CPEN) Exam or desiring to review skills. Fee $ 150 for non-members; $50 for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 12 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 1.2 CEUs (12.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/certified-pediatric-emergency-nurse-cpen-review-course-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121115 DTEND:20121116 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120515T145809 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T145809 UID:3023@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Emergency Severity Index (ESI) Triage DESCRIPTION: Thursday, November 15 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM  Check in @ 8:45 AM Classroom – North Greenville Hospital – Travelers Rest, SC Pam Bartley RN, BS, CEN, CCRN, CPEN Purpose: Provide participants with information to triage patients based on chief complain, history and assessment. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Define and explain the process of emergency triage. Determine patient acuity and prioritization using ESI. Relate 3 history-taking tips and 3 assessment techniques. Employ clinical assessment skills focusing on chief complaint. Document an appropriate triage history & assessment based on chief complaint, history, and assessment. Target Audience Licensed Nurses Fee $ 80 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.6 CEUs (6 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. ***Special Instructions: Each participant should order The DVD set, Emergency Severity Index, Version 4: Everything You Need To Know, (AHRQ Publication No. 05-0046-DVD) and print copies of the spiral-bound Implementation Handbook (AHRQ Publication No. 05-0046-2), which can be obtained by contacting the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse at 1-800-358-9295 or by E-mail at AHRQPubs@ahrq.hhs.gov. You may request 1 free copy of both the DVD set and the Implementation Handbook, have mailed to your home address. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/emergency-severity-index-esi-triage-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121126 DTEND:20121128 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120515T145543 LAST-MODIFIED:20120515T145543 UID:3022@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Review Course DESCRIPTION: Monday, November 26 & Tuesday, November 27 9 AM– 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Classroom – North Greenville Hospital – Travelers Rest, SC Pam Bartley, RN, BS, CEN, CCRN, CPEN Purpose: To prepare licensed nurses to take the Certified Emergency Nurse Exam or review skills. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: •           Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the cardiac system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with cardiac emergencies. •           Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with GI emergencies. •           Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with maxillofacial and ocular emergencies. •           Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with neurological emergencies. •           Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with orthopedic/wound emergencies. •           Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with psychological and social emergencies. •           Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the pulmonary system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with pulmonary emergencies. •           Describe, with assessment, the multiple areas of patient care management and emergency nursing care. •           Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with substance abuse, toxicological or general environmental emergencies. •           Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with multi-system trauma and/or shock. •           Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with general medical emergencies. •           Discuss the professional issues, legal implications and emergency nursing care of various pertinent concepts. •           Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the Genitourinary system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with GU/GYN/OB emergencies. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Registered Nurses preparing to take the Certified Emergency Nurses (CEN) Exam or desiring to review skills. FEE $150 for non members; $50 for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 12.0 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 1.2 CEUs (12.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/certified-emergency-nurse-cen-review-course-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120723 DTEND:20120725 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120511T144231 LAST-MODIFIED:20120511T144231 UID:3021@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Basic Critical Care Course – 2 Day DESCRIPTION: Monday, July 23 & Tuesday, July 24 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Classroom – North Greenville Hospital – Travelers Rest, SC Donna McCauley, RN, MSN, CCRN Purpose: This program is intended to provide an overview of critical care nursing practice. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Review the Basic Anatomy & Physiology of the following systems: Cardiac, Hematology,    Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal, Neuro, Immune, Endocrine, Renal. Analyze ABG’s, relating results to disorders as well as indications for mechanical ventilation/support. Review Basic Arrhythmia, 12-Lead EKG, and Hemodynamic  Monitoring. Define hemodynamic monitoring including arterial lines, pulmonary the determinants of cardiac output and the major assessment parameters. Discuss the nursing implications for selected cardiovascular medications. Differentiate among the types of shock. Review the indications for, and administration of blood products; and the symptoms associated with transfusion reactions. Target Audience Licensed nurses new to critical care, novice nurses, new graduates or those wanting to update their skills. Fee $ 80 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 12 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 1.2 CEUs (12 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/basic-critical-care-course-%e2%80%93-2-day-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121011 DTEND:20121012 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120508T122730 LAST-MODIFIED:20120508T123043 UID:3017@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Internet Relationships: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly DESCRIPTION: Thursday, October 11 12:00 PM – 5:15 PM  Check in @ 8:45 AM Classroom 1 – Employee Services Center – Greenville Memorial Medical Center – Greenville, SC Francine Muscarella, MSW, LMSW Purpose: To raise awareness and knowledge regarding internet relationships. Description: In today's world of technology, internet relationships have impacted society in both negative and positive ways. Internet dating services have aided those searching for the "right" mate, assisting people in weeding out those who may not fit their taste, political views, religious conviction, life style, etc. On the other hand, internet sites have become a conduit for sexual addictions often creating problems in established families. This workshop will explore the good, the bad, and the ugly in internet relationships. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Present statistics on internet usage regarding relationships. Identify types of sites available and usage. Discuss safety factors in internet relationships. Define sexual addictions and internet usage. Describe treatment programs available TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Licensed Nurses and Others Interested in the Topic FEE $70 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses:  Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 5 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 5 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 5 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Others: This program is approved for 0.5 CEUs (5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/internet-relationships-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121012 DTEND:20121013 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120508T120807 LAST-MODIFIED:20120508T120807 UID:3016@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Tool Box for the Therapist DESCRIPTION: Friday, October 12 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM  Check in @ 8:45 AM Community Center – The Village at Pelham – Greer, SC Francine Muscarella, MSW, LMSW Purpose: To provide participants with knowledge and skills to increase their therapeutic techniques for working with clients in an outpatient setting. Description: This full-day training is designed to be highly interactive.  Participants are encouraged to share the tools/techniques used in their own work.  The focus of this workshop will be on increasing your therapeutic techniques for working with clients in outpatient settings.  Some of the topics include:  change, rituals, fear and anxiety, reframing, communication, and much more. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Discuss techniques to help clients reframe painful issues. Describe how journaling can be used to express feelings. Assess the client’s capability in adjusting to change. Identify new ways to help clients with issues of perspective. List ways to improve the mother-daughter relationship. Identify relationship issues and tools to help clients work through these issues. TARGET AUDIENCE Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses, and Others Interested in the Topic FEE $80 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses:  Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 6 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 6 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Others: This program is approved for 0.6 CEUs (6 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/tool-box-for-the-therapist/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120914 DTEND:20120915 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120430T105052 LAST-MODIFIED:20120430T105052 UID:3012@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Psychopathology- Is It Contagious? DESCRIPTION: Friday, September 14 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM  Check in @ 8:45 AM Community Room – The Beckman Center for Mental Health Services – Greenwood, SC Nicole Cavanagh, LISW, CP Purpose: To provide participants with increased ability to assess and treat psychological and behavioral function and dysfunction with the goal of improving patient care. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Review and discuss the evolution of the DSM IV treatment and mental illness. Discuss the use of the DSM IV-TR system for the classification and diagnosis of psychological disorders. Describe the complex factors that contribute to psychological and behavioral function and dysfunction. Recognize signs and symptoms of mental illness and other forms of psychological and biological dysfunction including biological, developmental, psychodynamic and socio-cultural issues. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Counselors and Therapists, Social Workers, Nurses and Interested Others FEE $80 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses:  Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 6 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 6 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Others: This program is approved for 0.6 CEUs (6 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/psychopathology-is-it-contagious/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120602 DTEND:20120603 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120427T091652 LAST-MODIFIED:20120427T091652 UID:3002@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Complications and Management of Graft Versus Host Disease DESCRIPTION:Saturday, June 2, 2012 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM Registration at 7:45 AM TD Convention Center, Room 104 AB One Exposition Drive Greenville, SC 29607 Purpose The purpose of this course is to provide participants with the latest information on the complications and management of graft versus host disease. Target Audience Licensed Nurses Working in Transplant Objectives: 1. Discuss the reason for each type of stem cell transplant. 2. Discuss the pathophysiology of graft versus host disease. 3. Review the complications of graft versus host disease. 4. Describe the treatment options for graft versus host disease. 5. Review the complications related to the treatments for graft versus host disease. 6. List six key attributes for survival, which can help one face any challenge. Fee: There is no fee to attend this course however, to ensure your space, pre-registration must be received by May 29. There are a limited number of spaces so register early. Light snacks and lunch will be provided. Continuing Education Credits Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 5 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.5 CEUs (5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. For Complete Program Information, Download the Brochure LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/complications-and-management-of-graft-versus-host-disease/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120622 DTEND:20120623 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120420T092241 LAST-MODIFIED:20120420T092241 UID:2998@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Supervision is Like Herding Cats…. Tips to Avoid Chaos DESCRIPTION: Friday, June 22 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM  Check in @ 12:45 PM Community Room – The Beckman Center for Mental Health Services – Greenwood, SC Nicole Cavanagh, LISW, CP Purpose: To provide participants with knowledge and skills to enhance their leadership mindset. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Identify your leadership style and discuss strengths/weaknesses. Explore the differences between management mindset versus leadership mindset. Identify positive ways to inspire, guide and lead. Examine the framework of the hiring process. TARGET AUDIENCE All Healthcare Professionals FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses:  Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3 contact hours. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 3 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Respiratory Care Practitioners: 3 clock hours will be awarded by Upstate AHEC, an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/supervision-is-like-herding-cats%e2%80%a6-tips-to-avoid-chaos/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120625 DTEND:20120626 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120420T092028 LAST-MODIFIED:20120426T135558 UID:2997@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Pharmacology and Anesthesia for the Surgical Technologist DESCRIPTION:Monday, June 25 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM  Check in @ 8:45 AM Conference Room A/B – Patewood Corporate Service Center – 255 Enterprise Boulevard – Greenville, SC 29615 Kathy Patnaude, BS, CST Purpose: To provide review of perioperative medication. Description: The Surgical Technology Pharmacology and Anesthesia course has been designed to give the surgical technologist an extensive review/overview of perioperative medications, indications, contraindications and applications. This review session is designed as a refresher course and will incorporate visuals. As this knowledge is organized by the learner, it should then allow the surgical technologists’ responses to be quick and error-free in the intraoperative setting, thus ensuring patient safety. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Discuss terms and abbreviations of surgical pharmacology and anesthesia. Apply the processes of medication as described in the role of the surgical technologist. Discuss pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of surgical pharmacology and anesthesia. Differentiate between brand, generic and chemical drug labels and describe the categories of drugs and solutions used intraoperatively. Review pharmacology math. Describe various drugs and methods of anesthesia used intraoperatively. TARGET AUDIENCE Surgical Technologists FEE $80 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Surgical Technologists: This continuing education activity is approved for 6.0 CE credits by the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc., for continuing education for the Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Surgical First Assistant. This recognition does not imply that AST approves or endorses any product or products that are included in presentations. Others: This program is approved for 0.6 CEUs (6 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/pharmacology-and-anesthesia-for-the-surgical-technologist/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20121103 DTEND:20121104 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120322T102902 LAST-MODIFIED:20120508T203825 UID:2965@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Basic Treatment Principles of Physical Agent Modalities DESCRIPTION: Saturday, November 3 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Check in @ 7:45 AM Classroom – Patterson Medical – 105 Ben Hamby Drive, #G – Greenville, SC Tracie Hawkins, OTR/L, ATP, CKTP and Jennifer C. McKay, OTR/L   Purpose: This is a basic skills course to focus upon current neuromuscular electrostimulation (NMES), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), ultrasound, and Iontophoresis in the clinical rehabilitation setting. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Identify, describe, and explain the indications for using NMES (neuromuscular electrostimulation), Iontophoresis, ultrasound, and TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation). Identify contraindications and precautions when considering the use of modalities with patients. Apply and perform NMES, Iontophoresis, ultrasound, and TENS safely and effectively. Target Audience Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physical and Occupational Therapy Assistants Fee $95 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 9 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 9 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.75 CEUs (7.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. Note: This hands-on workshop is limited to 20 confirmed participants. Please wear appropriate clothing for lab activities. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/basic-treatment-principles-of-physical-agent-modalities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120521 DTEND:20120522 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120313T160535 LAST-MODIFIED:20120410T160017 UID:2952@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Unit Secretary Boot Camp DESCRIPTION: Monday, May 21 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM  Check in @ 9:45 AM Classroom – Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital – Greenwood, SC Sheral W. Bowman, RN, BSN Purpose: To provide an overview of unit secretarial duties to include role of, communication, teamwork, multi-tasking, protected health information, patient privacy and medication orders.  OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Discuss three roles of a Unit Secretary in a healthcare setting. Discuss three effective communication techniques in dealing with co-workers. Discuss the value of teamwork in the work environment. Define and discuss multi-tasking and its benefits in the work environment. Define Protected Health Information. Identify proper techniques for protecting patient's privacy and confidentiality. List the six elements of a complete medication order. TARGET AUDIENCE Unit Secretaries and Interested Others FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT This program is approved for 0.35 CEUs (3.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/unit-secretary-boot-camp-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120425 DTEND:20120426 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120309T092249 LAST-MODIFIED:20120410T160205 UID:2951@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Unit Secretary Boot Camp DESCRIPTION: Wednesday, April 25 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM  Check in @ 9:45 AM Classroom – Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital – Greenwood, SC Sheral W. Bowman, RN, BSN Purpose: To provide an overview of unit secretarial duties to include role of, communication, teamwork, multi-tasking, protected health information, patient privacy and medication orders.  OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Discuss three roles of a Unit Secretary in a healthcare setting. Discuss three effective communication techniques in dealing with co-workers. Discuss the value of teamwork in the work environment. Define and discuss multi-tasking and its benefits in the work environment. Define Protected Health Information. Identify proper techniques for protecting patient's privacy and confidentiality. List the six elements of a complete medication order. TARGET AUDIENCE Unit Secretaries and Interested Others FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Others: This program is approved for 0.35 CEUs (3.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/unit-secretary-boot-camp/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120926 DTEND:20120928 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120229T134840 LAST-MODIFIED:20120229T135006 UID:2938@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Medical Surgical Nursing Review Course DESCRIPTION:Wednesday, September 26 and Thursday, September 27 9 AM – 4:00 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Pam Collins, RN, MSN Geer Conference Room – Ground Floor – Education Building – AnMed Health Main Campus 800 North Fant Street – Anderson, SC   Purpose: To refresh skills and knowledge and to assist with preparing for the Medical Surgical Certification Exam. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: Discuss the anatomy and physiology of each body system. Discuss common disorders of each body system, treatment modalities and nursing interventions. Explore legal and ethical implications of professional nursing issues and concerns. Analyze underlying etiologies of disruptions in physiologic homeostasis. Discuss test-taking strategies. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses planning to take the Medical Surgical Certification Exam or review their skills. FEE $150 for non members; $50 for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 11 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 1.1 CEUs (11.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/medical-surgical-nursing-review-course/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120929 DTEND:20120930 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120229T134133 LAST-MODIFIED:20120229T134204 UID:2937@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:KT3 Course: Kinesio Taping® Advanced Whole Body DESCRIPTION:Saturday, September 29 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  Check in @ 7:45 AM Out Patient Physical Therapy Gym - Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital - Greenville, SC Nikki Stafford, MS, OTR/L, CKTI (Pre-requisite, completion of KTA approved KT1 and KT2 courses) The Kinesio Taping® Advanced Whole Body Course combines KT1 and KT2 coursework with extra lab time for attendees to practice their skills on a variety of clinical applications. Upon completion of this course and prerequisite KT1, KT2 seminar, attendees can request and take the exam to be eligible to become a Certified Kinesio Taping® Practitioner (CKTP).  Note: Students can take the exam but will not be eligible to become a CKTP until they graduate. NOTE:  Participants must submit proof of completing KT 1 & KT 2 course in order to attend KT 3. Objectives: Combine KT1 and KT2 coursework Practice Kinesio Taping® applications in a lab setting Discuss some of the more advanced techniques of the Kinesio Taping® Method Describe how the Kinesio Taping® Method can be tailored to specific conditions, professions or applications by each instructor            Target Audience Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Doctors of Chiropractic, this course is intended for licensed healthcare professionals only Fee $ 150 for non-members; $ 50 for AHEC members About the Instructor Nikki Stafford, MS, OTR/L, CKTI, graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 1999 with a Masters in Occupational Therapy.  She has worked in various settings with her focus being on the Adult and Geriatric Stroke and TBI population.  She is Neuro-IFRAH certified and is a Certified Kinesio Taping® Instructor (CKTI).  Nikki has been utilizing the Kinesio Taping® Method since becoming certified in 2003 and is currently assisting the Kinesio Taping® Association with their D1 Workshops and Seminars. She is one of the Managers of Therapies for Roger C Peace Rehabilitation Hospital of the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center. Credit Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 9.6 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 9.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Certified Athletic Trainers – Kinesio Taping® Association International (KTAI) is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) to offer continuing education (CE) for Certified Athletic Trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum of 8 hours of Category A CE. Certified Athletic Trainers are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent participating in the CE activity. BOC Approved Provider Number: P2293. Doctors of Chiropractic: Application has been submitted to the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Chiropractic Examiners for approval. Course limited to 24 participants so register SOON! The deadline to register is August 28 so materials can be ordered. Click Here for the FULL PROGRAM BROCHURE LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/kt3-course-kinesio-taping%c2%ae-advanced-whole-body-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120825 DTEND:20120827 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120229T133842 LAST-MODIFIED:20120229T134313 UID:2935@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:KT1 Fundamental Concepts and KT2 Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques DESCRIPTION:Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM  Check in @ 7:45 AM Out Patient Physical Therapy Gym - Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital - Greenville, SC Nikki Stafford, MS, OTR/L, CKTI The Kinesio Taping® Method has taken the Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine world by storm. This amazing taping method was developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase over 25 years ago in Japan. Kinesio Taping® has quickly become the “gold” standard, for therapeutic rehabilitative taping. The proprietary method of taping uses a uniquely designed and patented tape for treatment of muscular disorders and lymphedema reduction. Since the introduction of Kinesio Taping® into the US, medical practitioners from PT’s, ATC’s, OT’s, DC’s, MT’s, MD’s to DO’s have recognized and embraced this effective, safe and best of all, easy-to-use modality. The method and tape allow the individual to receive the therapeutic benefits 24 hours per day with both comfort and ease, because it can be worn for several days per application. Currently, Kinesio Taping® is used in hospitals, clinics, high schools and by professional sports teams. Day One: KT1 Fundamental Concepts, 4 Major Physiological Effects, Taping Applications (To be taken in conjunction with KTA approved KT2 course) The KT1 course is designed to introduce practitioners to the Kinesio Taping® Method. Over the course of this 8 hour class, the instructor will introduce Kinesio Taping® concepts, theory and history and discuss the four major physiological effects - skin, muscle, circulatory/lymphatic and joint. During lab sessions, attendees will have ample time to practice Assessment Tests approved for the enhancement of your KT skills and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to discuss and apply the Kinesio Taping® Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles, and decrease pain and swelling. Day Two: KT2 Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques (Pre-requisite, completion of KTA approved KT1 course) The KT2 course builds on material learned in KT1. During this 8 hour class, the instructor will introduce the six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon, and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions.  During lab sessions, attendees will have ample time to practice applying these techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to discuss and apply the KT Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions. Objectives ·       Describe the concepts of Kinesio Taping. ·       Review muscular anatomy as it is related to Kinesio Taping. ·       Explain and apply the concepts of the Kinesio Taping Method. ·       Describe the unique qualities of the Kinesio Tex Tape. ·       Recognize the principles of Kinesio Tex Tape application. ·       Utilize and demonstrate application skills in guided laboratory sessions. ·       Demonstrate application skills during lab sessions. ·       Practice the various cutting techniques and their clinical application. ·       Apply Kinesio Taping method to relax and stimulate muscles. ·       Apply Kinesio Taping methods for pain, swelling, joint mobility and stability. ·       Apply various taping techniques for treatment of the spine, and upper/ lower extremity dysfunction ·       Apply various taping techniques for treatment of unique conditions using the concepts and principals of the Kinesio Taping Method.      Target Audience Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Doctors of Chiropractic, this course is intended for licensed healthcare professionals only Fee $ 350 for non-members; $ 150 for AHEC members About the Instructor Nikki Stafford graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 1999 with a Masters in Occupational Therapy.  She has worked in various settings with her focus being on the Adult and Geriatric Stroke and TBI population.  She is Neuro-IFRAH certified and is a Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor.  Nikki has been utilizing the Kinesio Taping® Method since becoming certified in 2003 and is currently assisting the Kinesio Taping Association with their D1 Workshops and Seminars. She is one of the Managers of Therapies for Roger C Peace Rehabilitation Hospital of the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center. Note: Please bring your own scissors and wear proper attire for taping (tank top & shorts). CE Credit: Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 19.2 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Certified Athletic Trainers – Kinesio Taping® Association International (KTAI) is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) to offer continuing education (CE) for Certified Athletic Trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum of 16 hours of Category A CE. Certified Athletic Trainers are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent participating in the CE activity. BOC Approved Provider Number: P2293. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 19.2 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Doctors of Chiropractic: Application has been submitted to the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Chiropractic Examiners for approval. Course limited to 24 participants so register SOON! The deadline to register is July 30 so materials can be ordered. Click Here for FULL PROGRAM BROCHURE LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/kt1-fundamental-concepts-and-kt2-advanced-concepts-corrective-techniques-aug/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120623 DTEND:20120625 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120227T160842 LAST-MODIFIED:20120227T160842 UID:2931@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:CNOR Exam Preparation and Review Course DESCRIPTION:Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:15 AM Conference Center Room 1 – Greenville Memorial Hospital – 701 Grove Road - Greenville, SC Wendy Zander, RN, MSN, CNOR Purpose: To prepare perioperative nurses to sit for the CNOR exam by strengthening their knowledge of perioperative nursing through the study of the current recommended practices and other resources. This course serves as a review of fundamental concepts and applications of perioperative nursing. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: Apply test taking strategies for multiple choice exams. Develop a personal study plan. Describe the preparation of the sterile supplies for use in surgery. Identify measures taken by the perioperative nurse to maintain sterility of the surgical field. Identify measures taken by the perioperative nurse to maintain the integrity of the operative suite. Describe various considerations when preparing a patient for anesthesia. Relate possible side effects and complications of anesthesia agents. Define the perioperative nurse’s role supporting safe anesthesia administration. Identify the nurse’s role in caring for the patient with surgical emergencies. Identify the nurse’s role caring for the patient experiencing surgical complications Summarize the nurse’s role in caring for trauma patients. Identify the nurse’s role as a patient advocate during surgery. Describe how the perioperative nurse maintains regulatory compliance for patient safety as a nursing professional. Identify the perioperative nurse’s role in maintaining legal integrity during surgery. TARGET AUDIENCE Any registered nurse who wants to prepare for the CNOR certification exam. FEE $150 for non members; $50 for AHEC members ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Wendy Zander, RN, MSN, CNOR Ms. Zander is a RN with 23 years of experience. She holds master's degrees in both Nursing and Education. She was a circulator in a large teaching hospital then became the OR educator and the clinical instructor for the surgical technician program. She is now the Performance Improvement Manager for Surgical Services. Wendy is a contributing author to Mark Phippen's Patient Care During Operative and Invasive Procedures published by CCI. A dynamic speaker, Wendy's experience and enthusiasm for perioperative nursing makes teaching the CNOR prep course a natural fit in her professional life. Every course she teaches she learns something to make the next course even better. CREDIT This activity has been submitted to the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Inc. for approval to award contact hours. The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Inc. is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Activities that are approved by AORN are recognized as continuing education for registered nurses. This recognition does not imply that AORN or the ANCC Commission on Accreditation approves or endorses any product included in the presentation. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/cnor-exam-preparation-and-review-course/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120611 DTEND:20120612 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120220T162318 LAST-MODIFIED:20120220T162318 UID:2902@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Overworked, Overwhelmed, and Overstressed: HELP! DESCRIPTION: Monday, June 11 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM  Check in @  1:15 PM Nisbet Auditorium – Self Regional Healthcare – Greenwood, SC Pam Bartley, RN, BS, CEN, CCRN, CPEN   Purpose: To provide participants with knowledge and skills to ensure work-life balance. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Establish personal goals & priorities by ranking your personal values. Identify & eliminate time thieves at home and at work. Address ways to manage your life more effectively, leading to Work-Life Balance. TARGET AUDIENCE All Healthcare Professionals FEE $40 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 2.0 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 2.0 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 2.0 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Social Workers: This program has been approved for 2.0 clock hours of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 2.4 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 2.4 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.2 CEUs (2.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/overworked-overwhelmed-and-overstressed-help-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120927 DTEND:20120928 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120220T162109 LAST-MODIFIED:20120220T162109 UID:2901@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Pediatric Emergencies DESCRIPTION: Thursday, September 27 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM  Check in @  8:45 AM Nisbet Auditorium – Self Regional Healthcare – Greenwood, SC Pam Bartley, RN, BS, CEN, CCRN, CPEN   Purpose: To provide licensed nurses a review of assessing and identifying emergencies in pediatric patients. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: List techniques to obtain an accurate history and assessment. Describe signs and symptoms of dehydration and hypovolemic shock. Determine pediatric emergency IV sites and fluid bolus types and rates. Compare and contrast signs, symptoms and treatments of upper and lower airway disorders. List causes of vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain in children. Identify causes of bradycardia and tachycardia in children and treatment plans. Describe assessment pearls and signs in pediatric trauma. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses FEE $80 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6.0 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.6 CEUs (6.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/pediatric-emergencies/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120713 DTEND:20120714 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120220T161900 LAST-MODIFIED:20120220T161939 UID:2900@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Emergency Severity Index (ESI) Triage DESCRIPTION: Friday, July 13 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Branham Conference Center – Baptist Easley Hospital – Easley. SC Pam Bartley RN, BS, CEN, CCRN, CPEN Purpose: Provide participants with information to triage patients based on chief complaint, history and assessment. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Define and explain the process of emergency triage. Determine patient acuity and prioritization using ESI. Relate 3 history-taking tips and 3 assessment techniques. Employ clinical assessment skills focusing on chief complaint. Document an appropriate triage history & assessment based on chief complaint, history, and assessment. Target Audience Licensed Nurses Fee $ 80 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.6 CEUs (6 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. ***Special Instructions: Each participant should order The DVD set, Emergency Severity Index, Version 4: Everything You Need To Know, (AHRQ Publication No. 05-0046-DVD) and print copies of the spiral-bound Implementation Handbook (AHRQ Publication No. 05-0046-2), which can be obtained by contacting the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse at 1-800-358-9295 or by E-mail at AHRQPubs@ahrq.hhs.gov. You may request 1 free copy of both the DVD set and the Implementation Handbook, have mailed to your home address. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/emergency-severity-index-esi-triage-713/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120818 DTEND:20120819 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120220T161614 LAST-MODIFIED:20120220T161614 UID:2899@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Seating and Wheeled Mobility Basics DESCRIPTION:Saturday, August 18 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Check in @ 7:45 AM Classroom - AnMed Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Anderson, SC Chris Daughtry, OTR/L, ATP   Purpose: Provide participants with basic overview of seating and mobility for clinical practice. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: Experience the impact positioning has on functional ability. Discuss the critical components required for evaluating a client for proper seating and mobility. Match environment constraints and demands with proper seating and mobility products. Develop functional goals as they relate to seating and wheeled mobility. Match the client’s measurements with the proper seating and wheeled mobility components. Identify the different wheelchair components and how each impact patient functions. Discuss different types of manual/power mobility and the clinical uses of each type. Discuss the different properties of common materials used in seating and mobility products and the uses of each. Discuss basic Medicare rules for manual and power wheelchairs. TARGET AUDIENCE Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants FEE $100 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 9.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 9.6 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.8 CEUs (8 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/seating-and-wheeled-mobility-basics-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120816 DTEND:20120817 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120220T161132 LAST-MODIFIED:20120220T161132 UID:2897@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Interpretation of Laboratory Values DESCRIPTION: Thursday, August 16 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM  Check in @  8:45 AM Nisbet Auditorium – Self Regional Healthcare – Greenwood, SC Pam Bartley, RN, BS, CEN, CCRN, CPEN   Purpose: To provide information to participants to increase their interpretation skills of patient lab values. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) results using a 4-step process. Interpret a complete blood count (CBC), including WBC & RBC differentials. Analyze coagulation studies & discuss treatment for abnormal results. List ABO blood types and Rh factors. State abnormal chemistry results and discuss the diagnostic value. Analyze cardiac markers and their indications. List medications that need therapeutic lab monitoring. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses and Other Interested Health Professionals FEE $80 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6.0 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.6 CEUs (6.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/interpretation-of-laboratory-values/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120611 DTEND:20120612 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120217T140802 LAST-MODIFIED:20120430T110151 UID:2895@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Emergency: Recognize and Respond STAT DESCRIPTION: Monday, June 11 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM  Check in @  8:45 AM Nisbet Auditorium – Self Regional Healthcare – Greenwood, SC Pam Bartley, RN, BS, CEN, CCRN, CPEN Purpose: To provide participants with information to recognize distress and implement appropriate intervention in an emergency setting.   OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Choose appropriate interventions for common multi-system bedside emergencies based on the focused assessment. Recognize distress and implement appropriate interventions for common respiratory, cardiac, and neurological emergencies. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Interested Others FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3.0 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.0 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Others: This program is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. ** Please note that this course has the same objectives and credit hours as the course titled “Think Fast: This Man Needs a Doctor” on Friday, August 10, 2012. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/emergency-recognize-and-respond-stat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120810 DTEND:20120811 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120217T140504 LAST-MODIFIED:20120217T140504 UID:2894@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Think Fast: This Man Needs a Doctor DESCRIPTION:Friday, August 10 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM  Check in @  8:45 AM Branham Conference Center – Baptist Easley Hospital – Easley, SC Pam Bartley, RN, BS, CEN, CCRN, CPEN Purpose: To provide an interdisciplinary discussion of respiratory, cardiac and neurological emergencies. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Choose appropriate interventions for common multi-system bedside emergencies based on the focused assessment. Recognize distress and implement appropriate interventions for common respiratory, cardiac, & neurological emergencies. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Interested Others FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3.0 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.0 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Others: This program is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. ** Please note that this course has the same objectives and credit hours as the course titled “Emergency: Recognize and Respond STAT” on Monday, June 11, 2012. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/think-fast-this-man-needs-a-doctor/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120614 DTEND:20120615 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120217T085358 LAST-MODIFIED:20120516T103207 UID:2893@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Professionalism in Nursing: Creating Excellence and Power in Nursing DESCRIPTION: Thursday, June 14 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Gymnasium – The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health – Greer, SC Pam Collins, RN, MSN Program Description: Are you a Nursing Professional or just in the Nursing Profession? There is a difference. This seminar will carefully examine influential factors on professionalism in nursing. Topics that will be discussed include behaviors that promote and/or hinder professionalism, how to maintain accountability in nursing practice, legal and ethical issues, and key elements of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.  Professionalism will be defined and explained through tangible measures of so that you will be able to immediately implement the strategies discussed. The day will conclude with a mock trial to summarize and provide a sense of reality to the topics discussed.  This seminar is a “must attend” for all nurses who want to be more than just in the profession. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Define nursing professionalism. Discuss attributes that reflect professional nursing practice. Explore strategies to advance nursing professionalism. Identify behaviors that hinder professionalism in nursing. Examine the relationship between the Code of Ethics and Professional Practice. Explore legal issues in nursing. Summarize key elements of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. Target Audience Licensed Nurses Fee $ 75 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 5.5 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.55 CEUs (5.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/professionalism-in-nursing-creating-excellence-and-power-in-nursing-june/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120412 DTEND:20120413 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120217T085123 LAST-MODIFIED:20120316T131237 UID:2892@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Professionalism in Nursing: Creating Excellence and Power in Nursing DESCRIPTION: Thursday, April 12 Professionalism in Nursing: Creating Excellence and Power in Nursing 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Conference Center Room 3 – Greenville Memorial Hospital – Greenville, SC Pam Collins, RN, MSN Program Description: Are you a Nursing Professional or just in the Nursing Profession? There is a difference. This seminar will carefully examine influential factors on professionalism in nursing. Topics that will be discussed include behaviors that promote and/or hinder professionalism, how to maintain accountability in nursing practice, legal and ethical issues, and key elements of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.  Professionalism will be defined and explained through tangible measures of so that you will be able to immediately implement the strategies discussed. The day will conclude with a mock trial to summarize and provide a sense of reality to the topics discussed.  This seminar is a “must attend” for all nurses who want to be more than just in the profession. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Define nursing professionalism. Discuss attributes that reflect professional nursing practice. Explore strategies to advance nursing professionalism. Identify behaviors that hinder professionalism in nursing. Examine the relationship between the Code of Ethics and Professional Practice. Explore legal issues in nursing. Summarize key elements of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. Target Audience Licensed Nurses Fee $ 75 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 5.5 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.55 CEUs (5.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/professionalism-in-nursing-creating-excellence-and-power-in-nursing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120519 DTEND:20120520 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120215T114315 LAST-MODIFIED:20120215T114315 UID:2890@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:2012 Update for Pharmacy Technicians DESCRIPTION: Saturday, May 19 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Medical Staff Auditorium - Greenville Memorial Hospital - Greenville, SC Karen R. Snipe, CPhT, AS,  BA, MAEd Objectives: Update in Pharmacy Law for Pharmacy Technicians: Session 1 "Alphabet Soup" (60 minutes) ACPE Universal Activity Number: 0499-9999-12-001-L03-T At the completion of this session, the participant will be able to: Identify various national governmental organizations that affect pharmacy practice. List which laws affect pharmacy technician practice. Discuss the responsibilities of pharmacy technicians to governmental organizations and agencies. Discuss how pharmacies, in general, are affected by governmental regulations.   New Drug Update: Session 2 (60 minutes) ACPE Universal Activity Number: 0499-9999-12-002-L01-T At the completion of this session, the participant will be able to: List new drugs approved by the FDA in 2011. Discuss the drug class, names and uses of the newly approved drugs. List side effects, adverse reactions and contraindications associated with the newly approved drugs. Identify available dosage forms and pharmaceutical manufactures of the newly approved drugs.   The P's and Q's of Medication Safety: Session 3 (60 minutes) ACPE Universal Activity Number: 0499-9999-12-003-L05-T At the completion of this session, the participant will be able to: Define what constitutes a medication error. List common causes for medication errors. Discuss various patient scenarios from case studies that promote/contribute to medication errors. Identify solutions for prevention of medication errors.   KIDS are PEOPLE Too! Drug Therapy in Children: Session 4 (60 minutes ) ACPE Universal Activity Number: 0499-9999-12-004-L01-T At the completion of this session, the participant will be able to: 1. Recognize that the scope of pediatric pharmaceutical care covers more than treating illnesses. 2. List environmental and social factors that affect children's growth, development, and overall health. 3.  Review the importance of drug manufacturer's specific recommendations on use(s) and doses for children. 4. Determine a child's dose for a particular medication by referring to appropriate pediatric references and dosing guidelines.   Instructor Karen Snipe was born in Trinidad, West Indies and immigrated to the United States in 1976. Ms. Snipe has served as the Pharmacy Technician Program Coordinator at Trident Technical College in Charleston, S.C from 1996 until the present. She became PTCB Certified in August of 1995, SCBOP Certified in 2007. She has presented numerous education programs and authored the following textbooks: APhA – Pharmacy Technician Skill-Building Manual, 2005 Elsevier/Mosby- Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians (Moscou/Snipe), 2008 Target Audience Pharmacy Technicians Fee $ 60 for non-members; $15 for AHEC Consortium members needing Pharmacy Education Credit Credit 4.0 contact hours (0.4 live continuing pharmacy education credits) This program is eligible for 4.0 live contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit (0.4 CEUs). Attendance must be acknowledged at the registration desk upon arrival.  Statements of credit will be issued within 4 to 6 weeks to program participants who complete an evaluation form at end of the educational program. A completed CE Attendance Verification Form and Program Evaluation Form must be returned before leaving the program in order to receive credit. This program is approved for 0.4 CEU's (4.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. Participants must attend 90% of the program in order to receive a certificate of attendance. No partial credit will be given.   For Complete Brochure, CLICK HERE LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/2012-update-for-pharmacy-technicians/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120607 DTEND:20120609 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120210T142938 LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T142938 UID:2885@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Review Course DESCRIPTION:Thursday, June 7 & Friday, June 8 9 AM– 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Branham Conference Center – Baptist Easley Hospital – Easley, SC Pam Bartley, RN, BS, CEN, CCRN   Purpose: To prepare licensed nurses to take the Certified Emergency Nurse Exam or review skills. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: •           Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the cardiac system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with cardiac emergencies. •           Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with GI emergencies. •           Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with maxillofacial and ocular emergencies. •           Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with neurological emergencies. •           Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with orthopedic/wound emergencies. •           Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with psychological and social emergencies. •           Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the pulmonary system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with pulmonary emergencies. •           Describe, with assessment, the multiple areas of patient care management and emergency nursing care. •           Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with substance abuse, toxicological or general environmental emergencies. •           Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with multi-system trauma and/or shock. •           Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with general medical emergencies. •           Discuss the professional issues, legal implications and emergency nursing care of various pertinent concepts. •           Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the Genitourinary system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with GU/GYN/OB emergencies. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Registered Nurses preparing to take the Certified Emergency Nurses (CEN) Exam or desiring to review skills. FEE $150 for non members; $50 for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 12.0 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 1.2 CEUs (12.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/certified-emergency-nurse-cen-review-course-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120403 DTEND:20120404 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120210T105918 LAST-MODIFIED:20120329T090041 UID:2884@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:National Alliance for Mentally Ill Provider Education Course – 5 Day Course DESCRIPTION: Every Tuesday: April 3, 2012 – May 1, 2012 1:20 PM – 5:45 PM  Check in @  1:10 PM Auditorium – Marshall I. Pickens Hospital – Greenville, SC Multiple Speakers Purpose: Provide information about the hardships that families and consumers face and appreciate the courage and persistence it takes to live with and recover from mental illness.   OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Class 1: Introduction to Key Principles of NAMI Provider Education Course Identify 3 guiding principles underlying the NAMI Provider Course: (a) Our “No-Fault approach”,  (b) Bio-psycho-social model of treatment, and (c) Trauma base of our lived experiences Discuss the “Covenants of Protection” within the collaborative treatment model Define catastrophic stressors as experienced by consumer and family members coping with mental illness Class 2: Clinical Bases Describe clinical secondary prevention interventions/strategies to assist family/consumer response to psychological trauma Compare and contrast the impact of mental illness on the family/consumer Recognize needs of family/consumer during critical periods of mental illness experience Class 3: Responding Effectively to Customer and Families in Stage 2 Define  “cascade of secondary trauma” in Stage 2 Identify significant stressors complicating moving through Stage 2 Recognize “cascade of secondary trauma” as experienced by consumer/family members coping with mental illness Class 4: Inside Mental Illness Describe “defensive coping strategies” in consumers with a brain disorder Discuss the effects of mental illness on the whole family from each person’s perspective Class 5: Working Toward Recovery Describe Providers advocacy role in working with consumers and their families Identify interventions to aid families/consumers to move forward  toward emotional recovery (Stage 3) TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses and Mental Healthcare Professionals, Clergy, Vocational Rehab, Anyone who works with the mentally ill and their families FEE Free CO-SPONSORED BY: National Alliance for the Mentally Ill CREDIT EVERY class in the series must be attended. No partial credit will be given. Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 14.5 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 14.5 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 14.5 clock hours of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Others: This program is approved for 1.45 CEUs (14.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/national-alliance-for-mentally-ill-provider-education-course-%e2%80%93-5-day-course-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120419 DTEND:20120420 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120208T163839 LAST-MODIFIED:20120208T163839 UID:2883@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Clinical Review for Hospice & Palliative Care Nurses DESCRIPTION: Day 1: Thursday, April 19, 2012 & Day 2: April 26, 2012 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Greenville Memorial Hospital – Greenville, SC Day 1: Support Center Room 61 – Day 2: Support Center Room 41 Diane C. Parker, RN, MSN, NE-BC, CHPN Purpose: The course will give a broad view of nursing care for the patient at the end of life with a focus on hospice and palliative principles.   Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Describe methods of establishing care goals for hospice and palliative care settings. Define the components of treatment decisions. State the principles of effective pain management. Identify possible etiologies of symptoms at the end of life. Describe examples of self-determined needs in end of life care. Discuss the management of dying, grief and bereavement in any care setting. List strategies to create a supportive environment for a dying patient and family. Target Audience Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Fee $ 110 for non-members; $5 for AHEC members for materials About the Instructor Diane C. Parker, RN, MSN, NE-BC, CHPN - has over 30 years nursing experience with an emphasis on education, clinical excellence and administrative nursing. She is a board certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse and Nurse Executive. She is a member of Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, American Organization of Nurse Executives, American Nurses Association and South Carolina Nurses Association. She has completed the National End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) Train the Trainer Courses in ELNEC Core, ELNEC for Pediatrics and ELNEC for Veterans. She most recently has been recognized as 2011-2012 ELNEC Award Winner from the American Association of Colleges of Nurses. She is a Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association Approved Educator for the Clinical Review for the Generalist Hospice and Palliative Nurse. She brings passion, laughter and reality to the classroom. Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 9 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.9 CEUs (9 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. Participants must attend 90% of the program in order to receive a certificate of attendance.  No partial credit will be given. Registration Deadline April 11, 2012 or until classroom capacity (24) is reached. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/clinical-review-for-hospice-palliative-care-nurses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120530 DTEND:20120531 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120207T161642 LAST-MODIFIED:20120517T111024 UID:2881@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:12 Lead EKG DESCRIPTION: Wednesday, May 30 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM  Check in @ 8:45 AM Geer Conference Room, Ground Floor – Education Building – AnMed Health Medical Center Campus – Anderson, SC Jody J. Grahn, MSN, APRN, BC Purpose: To provide participants with the skills needed to perform 12 Lead EKG's.   Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Identify the functional Anatomy of the cardiovascular system. Describe the electrode placement, polarity, PQRST configuration, and view of the heart for each of the 12 leads on an electrocardiogram. Define vector while relating to a 12-lead EKG. Critically analyze the PQRST complex on the EKG for abnormalities of interval length, depression, elevation, inversion, notching and intrinsicoid deflection. List the steps for axis determination, its usefulness, and common causes of left and right axis deviation. Describe the Hallmarks of LAH, LPH, RBBB, and LBBB. Identify the ECG changes associated with myocardial ischemia, injury and infarction. Target Audience Licensed Nurses, Respiratory Therapist, Emergency Medical Technicians and Cardiovascular Technology Professionals Fee $ 90 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 7 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 7 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Emergency Medical Technicians: This program has been approved for 7.5 hours of continuing education by the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control for all levels of certified emergency medical technicians in South Carolina. Others: This program is approved for 0.7 CEUs (7.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/12-lead-ekg-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120519 DTEND:20120520 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120126T132346 LAST-MODIFIED:20120509T082455 UID:2838@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:KT3 Course: Kinesio Taping® Advanced Whole Body DESCRIPTION:Saturday, May 19 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  Check in @ 7:45 AM Out Patient Physical Therapy Gym - Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital - Greenville, SC Nikki Stafford, MS, OTR/L, CKTI (Pre-requisite, completion of KTA approved KT1 and KT2 courses) The Kinesio Taping® Advanced Whole Body Course combines KT1 and KT2 coursework with extra lab time for attendees to practice their skills on a variety of clinical applications. Upon completion of this course and prerequisite KT1, KT2 seminar, attendees can request and take the exam to be eligible to become a Certified Kinesio Taping® Practitioner (CKTP).  Note: Students can take the exam but will not be eligible to become a CKTP until they graduate. NOTE:  Participants must submit proof of completing KT 1 & KT 2 course in order to attend KT 3. Objectives: Combine KT1 and KT2 coursework Practice Kinesio Taping® applications in a lab setting Discuss some of the more advanced techniques of the Kinesio Taping® Method Describe how the Kinesio Taping® Method can be tailored to specific conditions, professions or applications by each instructor            Target Audience Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Doctors of Chiropractic, this course is intended for licensed healthcare professionals only Fee $ 150 for non-members; $ 50 for AHEC members About the Instructor Nikki Stafford, MS, OTR/L, CKTI, graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 1999 with a Masters in Occupational Therapy.  She has worked in various settings with her focus being on the Adult and Geriatric Stroke and TBI population.  She is Neuro-IFRAH certified and is a Certified Kinesio Taping® Instructor (CKTI).  Nikki has been utilizing the Kinesio Taping® Method since becoming certified in 2003 and is currently assisting the Kinesio Taping® Association with their D1 Workshops and Seminars. She is one of the Managers of Therapies for Roger C Peace Rehabilitation Hospital of the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center. Credit Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 9.6 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 9.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Certified Athletic Trainers – Kinesio Taping® Association International (KTAI) is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) to offer continuing education (CE) for Certified Athletic Trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum of 8 hours of Category A CE. Certified Athletic Trainers are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent participating in the CE activity. BOC Approved Provider Number: P2293. Doctors of Chiropractic: Application has been submitted to the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Chiropractic Examiners for approval. Click Here for the FULL PROGRAM BROCHURE LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/kt3-course-kinesio-taping%c2%ae-advanced-whole-body/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120421 DTEND:20120423 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120126T113148 LAST-MODIFIED:20120202T161538 UID:2836@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:KT1 Fundamental Concepts and KT2 Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques DESCRIPTION:Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM  Check in @ 7:45 AM Out Patient Physical Therapy Gym - Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital - Greenville, SC Nikki Stafford, MS, OTR/L, CKTI The Kinesio Taping® Method has taken the Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine world by storm. This amazing taping method was developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase over 25 years ago in Japan. Kinesio Taping® has quickly become the “gold” standard, for therapeutic rehabilitative taping. The proprietary method of taping uses a uniquely designed and patented tape for treatment of muscular disorders and lymphedema reduction. Since the introduction of Kinesio Taping® into the US, medical practitioners from PT’s, ATC’s, OT’s, DC’s, MT’s, MD’s to DO’s have recognized and embraced this effective, safe and best of all, easy-to-use modality. The method and tape allow the individual to receive the therapeutic benefits 24 hours per day with both comfort and ease, because it can be worn for several days per application. Currently, Kinesio Taping® is used in hospitals, clinics, high schools and by professional sports teams. Day One: KT1 Fundamental Concepts, 4 Major Physiological Effects, Taping Applications (To be taken in conjunction with KTA approved KT2 course) The KT1 course is designed to introduce practitioners to the Kinesio Taping® Method. Over the course of this 8 hour class, the instructor will introduce Kinesio Taping® concepts, theory and history and discuss the four major physiological effects - skin, muscle, circulatory/lymphatic and joint. During lab sessions, attendees will have ample time to practice Assessment Tests approved for the enhancement of your KT skills and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to discuss and apply the Kinesio Taping® Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles, and decrease pain and swelling. Day Two: KT2 Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques (Pre-requisite, completion of KTA approved KT1 course) The KT2 course builds on material learned in KT1. During this 8 hour class, the instructor will introduce the six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon, and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions.  During lab sessions, attendees will have ample time to practice applying these techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to discuss and apply the KT Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions. Objectives ·       Describe the concepts of Kinesio Taping. ·       Review muscular anatomy as it is related to Kinesio Taping. ·       Explain and apply the concepts of the Kinesio Taping Method. ·       Describe the unique qualities of the Kinesio Tex Tape. ·       Recognize the principles of Kinesio Tex Tape application. ·       Utilize and demonstrate application skills in guided laboratory sessions. ·       Demonstrate application skills during lab sessions. ·       Practice the various cutting techniques and their clinical application. ·       Apply Kinesio Taping method to relax and stimulate muscles. ·       Apply Kinesio Taping methods for pain, swelling, joint mobility and stability. ·       Apply various taping techniques for treatment of the spine, and upper/ lower extremity dysfunction ·       Apply various taping techniques for treatment of unique conditions using the concepts and principals of the Kinesio Taping Method.      Target Audience Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapists Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Doctors of Chiropractic, this course is intended for licensed healthcare professionals only Fee $ 350 for non-members; $ 150 for AHEC members About the Instructor Nikki Stafford graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 1999 with a Masters in Occupational Therapy.  She has worked in various settings with her focus being on the Adult and Geriatric Stroke and TBI population.  She is Neuro-IFRAH certified and is a Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor.  Nikki has been utilizing the Kinesio Taping® Method since becoming certified in 2003 and is currently assisting the Kinesio Taping Association with their D1 Workshops and Seminars. She is one of the Managers of Therapies for Roger C Peace Rehabilitation Hospital of the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center. CE Credit: Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 19.2 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Certified Athletic Trainers – Kinesio Taping® Association International (KTAI) is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) to offer continuing education (CE) for Certified Athletic Trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum of 16 hours of Category A CE. Certified Athletic Trainers are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent participating in the CE activity. BOC Approved Provider Number: P2293. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 19.2 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Doctors of Chiropractic: Application has been submitted to the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Chiropractic Examiners for approval. Course limited to 24 participants so register SOON! The deadline to register is March 27 so materials can be ordered. Click Here for FULL PROGRAM BROCHURE LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/kt1-fundamental-concepts-and-kt2-advanced-concepts-corrective-techniques/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120308 DTEND:20120309 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120120T084909 LAST-MODIFIED:20120120T084909 UID:2835@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Transforming Compassion Fatigue into Compassion Satisfaction DESCRIPTION: Thursday, March 8 8:45 AM – 11:00 AM  Check in @ 8:30 AM Classroom – Interim Healthcare Greenville – 15 Hyland Road – Greenville, SC Nancy A. Dereng, RN, BSN Purpose: Help participants to identify signs and symptoms of Compassion Fatigue and self-care strategies to transform Compassion Fatigue into Compassion Satisfaction. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Identify the symptoms of Compassion Fatigue. Complete a self-evaluation to create awareness of any indicators of Compassion Fatigue within themselves. Utilize self-care tips for prevention or resolution of Compassion Fatigue through use of resources, handouts and tools provided. Target Audience Licensed Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Social Workers, Counselors and Therapists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Interested Others Fee $ 40 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 2 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 2 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 2 clock hours of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 2.4 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 2.4 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.2 CEUs (2 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/transforming-compassion-fatigue-into-compassion-satisfaction/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120315 DTEND:20120316 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120112T160327 LAST-MODIFIED:20120130T155857 UID:2818@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Emergency Severity Index (ESI) Triage DESCRIPTION:Thursday, March 15 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM  Check in @ 8:45 AM Nisbet Auditorium – Self Regional Healthcare – Greenwood, SC Pam Bartley RN, BS, CEN, CCRN, CPEN Purpose: Provide participants with information to triage patients based on chief complain, history and assessment. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Define and explain the process of emergency triage. Determine patient acuity and prioritization using ESI. Relate 3 history-taking tips and 3 assessment techniques. Employ clinical assessment skills focusing on chief complaint. Document an appropriate triage history & assessment based on chief complaint, history, and assessment. Target Audience Licensed Nurses Fee $ 80 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.6 CEUs (6 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. ***Special Instructions: Each participant should order The DVD set, Emergency Severity Index, Version 4: Everything You Need To Know, (AHRQ Publication No. 05-0046-DVD) and print copies of the spiral-bound Implementation Handbook (AHRQ Publication No. 05-0046-2), which can be obtained by contacting the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse at 1-800-358-9295 or by E-mail at AHRQPubs@ahrq.hhs.gov. You may request 1 free copy of both the DVD set and the Implementation Handbook, have mailed to your home address. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/emergency-severity-index-esi-triage/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120428 DTEND:20120429 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120112T155806 LAST-MODIFIED:20120220T161304 UID:2817@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Seating and Wheeled Mobility Basics DESCRIPTION:Saturday, April 28 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Check in @ 7:45 AM Classroom - AnMed Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Anderson, SC Chris Daughtry, OTR/L, ATP Purpose: Provide participants with basic overview of seating and mobility for clinical practice. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: Experience the impact positioning has on functional ability. Discuss the critical components required for evaluating a client for proper seating and mobility. Match environment constraints and demands with proper seating and mobility products. Develop functional goals as they relate to seating and wheeled mobility. Match the client’s measurements with the proper seating and wheeled mobility components. Identify the different wheelchair components and how each impact patient functions. Discuss different types of manual/power mobility and the clinical uses of each type. Discuss the different properties of common materials used in seating and mobility products and the uses of each. Discuss basic Medicare rules for manual and power wheelchairs. TARGET AUDIENCE Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants FEE $100 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 9.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 9.6 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.8 CEUs (8 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/seating-and-wheeled-mobility-basics-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120306 DTEND:20120308 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20120111T114740 LAST-MODIFIED:20120305T085042 UID:2816@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) Review Course DESCRIPTION: Tuesday, March 6 & Wednesday, March 7 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM  Check in @ 8:45 AM Classroom – Godshall Staffing – 301 University Ridge – Greenville, SC Pam Bartley RN, BS, CEN, CCRN, CPEN Purpose: To provide a comprehensive review course based on the detailed CPEN content.  This course is presented in a manner that is easy to understand. Earning the CPEN credential demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience related to pediatric emergency nursing care. This would also be an excellent review for any nurse interested in increasing his or her knowledge and comfort level in managing pediatric emergencies.   Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Describe and review principles of age specific assessment and triage. Apply principles of growth and development to pediatric patients in an emergency setting. Recognize signs and symptoms of common respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, medical, musculoskeletal, psychosocial, abdominal, genitourinary, environmental, toxicological, and ENT emergencies. Prioritize appropriate interventions for a pediatric patient with a respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, medical, musculoskeletal, psychosocial, abdominal, genitourinary, environmental, toxicologic, EENT, or trauma emergency. Recognize patterns of child maltreatment, abuse and neglect. Discuss legal and ethical issues pertaining to pediatric patients. Identify the knowledge and criteria needed to successfully pass the CPEN examination. Target Audience Licensed Registered Nurses preparing to take the Certified Pediatric Emergence Nurse (CPEN) Exam or desiring to review skills. Fee $ 150 for non-members; $50 for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 12 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 1.2 CEUs (12.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/certified-pediatric-emergency-nurse-cpen-review-course/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120330 DTEND:20120331 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111222T154825 LAST-MODIFIED:20120220T090133 UID:2802@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:The Lure of the Psychopath: The Women Who Get Hooked DESCRIPTION:Friday, March 30 8:15 AM – 12:30 PM  Check in @  8:00 AM Classroom 3 A/B – Employee Services Center at Greenville Memorial Medical Center – Greenville, SC Pamela von Kleist, LISW-CP Purpose: To provide participants with information on psychopathic behavior and the traits of individuals who are targeted by the psychopath. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Describe characteristics of psychopathic personality and behavior. Discuss the personality traits of women who are easily targeted by the psychopath. Identify childhood characteristics of the psychopath and how the adult psychopath relates to children. Describe treatment options for the psychopath’s victim. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses, Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, Social Workers, and Interested Others FEE $60 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 4 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 4 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Others: This program is approved for 0.4 CEUs (4 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/the-lure-of-the-psychopath-the-women-who-get-hooked-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120203 DTEND:20120204 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111222T154535 LAST-MODIFIED:20111222T154535 UID:2800@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Treatment DESCRIPTION: Friday, February 3 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Conference Center Room 2 – Greenville Memorial Hospital – Greenville, SC Pamela von Kleist, LISW-CP Purpose: Provide updated information to professionals who may have contact with victims of child sexual abuse to build skills and learn new techniques to support their clients. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Define child sexual abuse. Discuss characteristics of the sexual perpetrator. Identify physical and behavioral indicators of child sexual abuse. Describe types of treatment available. Discuss prevention of sexual abuse. Target Audience Licensed Nurses, Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, Social Workers, and Interested Others Fee $60 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 4 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 4 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Others: This program is approved for 0.4 CEUs (4 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/child-sexual-abuse-prevention-and-treatment/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120409 DTEND:20120411 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111206T163812 LAST-MODIFIED:20120326T083710 UID:2752@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Inpatient Obstetrics Review Course DESCRIPTION:An Intense 2-day Prep Course for the NCC Inpatient OB Certification Exam April 9 and 10, 2012 8 AM – 4:30 PM (Check in at 7:45 AM) The Community Room - The Cottages at Brushy Creek - Greer, SC PURPOSE: To assist participants to prepare to take the NCC Inpatient OB Certification Examination or to refresh and update knowledge of Inpatient Obstetrics. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Registered Nurses who plan to take the NCC Inpatient OB Certification Examination.  This is also an excellent review of inpatient obstetrics for the novice, as well as seasoned obstetrics RN, looking for a comprehensive review of inpatient obstetrics. Qualifications to take the NCC Inpatient OB Certification exam include: Current US and/or Canadian RN licensure, and 24 months of experience in Inpatient OB as an RN, comprising a minimum of 2000 practice hours, and Employed in Inpatient OB sometime in the last 24 months OBJECTIVES: Demonstrate knowledge of physiologic, pathologic, and sociocultural factors maternal affecting the pregnant family, the fetus and newborn. Identify physiologic principles, appropriate interpretation, and interventions underlying maternal / fetal assessment. Identify physiologic factors affecting the laboring woman and fetus. Identify obstetrical complications, appropriate assessment, interpretation, and interventions for the pregnant woman and fetus. Identify physiologic, pathophysiologic, and adaptation factors of postpartum mother and newborn. Apply current standards of practice, research findings, and ethical / legal principles in providing nursing care to the normal, high risk antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartal family. Identify and explain effective strategies for preparing for multiple choice tests. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 14 contact hours. For Complete Program Information, Click Here LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/inpatient-obstetrics-review-course/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120127 DTEND:20120128 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111201T093607 LAST-MODIFIED:20111201T093731 UID:2749@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:SCHOOLS Presents Understanding and Treating Common Childhood Disorders: Depression and ODD DESCRIPTION:January 27, 2012 • 9:00-11:00am Larry Belle, MSW, LISW-CP, a Private Practice Social Worker from Greenville, SC, will discuss the issue of Common Childhood Disorders. Attendees will gain knowledge and skills to broaden and enrich delivery of services to clients. Review diagnostic criteria and other behaviors and symptoms commonly associated with Depression and ODD. Assessment, evaluation tools, and skills will be presented and demonstrated. Basic treatment and intervention strategies and techniques will be discussed. At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to : • Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic criteria for Depression and ODD. • Demonstrate proficiency in using assessment tools. • Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of intervention strategies. How to Participate? This program is being broadcast over the SCHOOLS network of videoconferencing systems across South Carolina. Participants will be able to fully interact with Dr. Belle during this 2-hour presentation including time for Q&A. 1. Hospitals and AHECs indicate their participation at www.scahec.net/schoolsmanager 2. Individuals locate a participating location (see next page) where you can view the session. 3. Individuals register at www.scahec.net/schoolsregistration/ 4. Attend this FREE session at your hospital location. 5. Continuing Education Credits: • Upon successful completion of this program, Licensed Nurses, Social Workers, and Counselors and Therapists, will receive credit contact hours. For Complete Program Information, Click Here LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/schools-presents-understanding-and-treating-common-childhood-disorders-depression-and-odd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120113 DTEND:20120114 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111201T093156 LAST-MODIFIED:20111201T093308 UID:2745@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:SCHOOLS Presents Understanding and Treating Common Childhood Disorders: ADHD and OCD DESCRIPTION:January 13, 2012 • 9:00-11:00am Larry Belle, MSW, LISW-CP, a Private Practice Social Worker from Greenville, SC, will discuss the issue of Common Childhood Disorders. Attendees will gain knowledge and skills to broaden and enrich delivery of services to clients. Review diagnostic criteria and other behaviors and symptoms commonly associated with ADHD and OCD. Assessment, evaluation tools, and skills will be presented and demonstrated. Basic treatment and intervention strategies and techniques will be discussed. At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to : • Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic criteria for ADHD and OCD. • Demonstrate proficiency in using assessment tools. • Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of intervention strategies. How to Participate? This program is being broadcast over the SCHOOLS network of videoconferencing systems across South Carolina. Participants will be able to fully interact with Dr. Belle during this presentation including time for Q&A. 1. Hospitals and AHECs indicate their participation at www.scahec.net/schoolsmanager 2. Individuals locate a participating location (see next page) where you can view the session. 3. Individuals register at www.scahec.net/SCHOOLSRegistration 4. Attend this FREE sessions at your hospital location. 5. Continuing Education Credits: • Upon successful completion of this program, Licensed Nurses, Social Workers, Counselors and Therapists, and other participants will receive credit contact hours. For Complete Program Information, Click Here LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/schools-presents-understanding-and-treating-common-childhood-disorders-adhd-and-ocd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120410 DTEND:20120411 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111130T154358 LAST-MODIFIED:20120329T090146 UID:2743@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Mobilizing the Medically Complex Acute Care Patient DESCRIPTION: Tuesday, April 10 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Check in @ 7:45 AM Peggy Gardner Deane Conference Room – AnMed Health Women and Children’s Hospital  - Anderson, SC Ellen Hillegass, EdD, PT, CCS, FAACVPR Purpose: Provide therapists with the knowledge, problem solving skills, and all the red flags for assessing mobility as well as the tools to develop safe and appropriate intervention programs for patients in acute care no matter their diagnosis. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Identify cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions that may affect their patient’s response to mobility Discuss the evidence for early mobility of complex acute care patients Discuss assessments of patients with cardiopulmonary conditions including exercise tolerance and functional assessments and determine treatment programs based upon these assessments. Assess physiological responses to activity, analyze these responses and make appropriate adjustments in their plan of care based upon the responses. Determine treatment priorities for patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction based upon the results of their assessment and progress exercise appropriately based upon physiological responses to activity. Demonstrate appropriate clinical decision making for mobility activities based upon the data from the chart and develop appropriate plans of care for all patients. Select appropriate monitoring tools for mobility and interpret the results of monitoring of the activity including outcomes and best practice documentation Target Audience Physical and Occupational Therapists and Assistants working with acute care patients, including cardiopulmonary, medical/surgical and neurologic. Fee $95 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 9 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 9 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.75 CEUs (7.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/mobilizing-the-medically-complex-acute-care-patient/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120317 DTEND:20120318 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111130T153733 LAST-MODIFIED:20111221T135622 UID:2742@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Surgical Technology National Certification Exam Review DESCRIPTION: Saturday, March 17 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Conference Center Room 1 – Greenville Memorial Hospital – Greenville, SC Kathy Patnaude, BS, AOT, CST Purpose: To provide a review of the practice of surgical technology. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Review standards of care for pre-operative preparation. Review standards of care for post-operative procedures. Review the standards of care for intra-operative procedures. Review protocol for equipment sterilization/maintenance Review anatomy, physiology, microbiology and surgical pharmacology. Examine study preparation tips using the NBSTSA Candidate Handbook (2nd Edition). Practice test questions with review. Target Audience Surgical Technologists Fee $ 75 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Surgical Technologists: This continuing education activity is approved for 5.5 CE credits by the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc., for continuing education for the Certified Surgical Technologist and Certified Surgical First Assistant. This recognition does not imply that AST approves or endorses any product or products that are included in presentations.  Others: This program is approved for 0.55 CEUs (5.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/surgical-technology-national-certification-exam-review-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120123 DTEND:20120128 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111129T132831 LAST-MODIFIED:20111215T122804 UID:2737@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Training Seminar DESCRIPTION:SANE Training Seminar January 23 - 27, 2012 from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM Godshall Staffing: 310 University Ridge.  Greenville, SC 29601   Fee: $250.00 for non-consortium members and $75.00 for Upstate AHEC consortium members Registration Deadline: December 30, 2011 Registered Nurses:  Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 40 contact hours. For Complete Program Information, Click Here LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/2737/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120120 DTEND:20120121 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111129T121449 LAST-MODIFIED:20111129T124710 UID:2732@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Establishing and Building the Therapeutic Relationship DESCRIPTION: Friday, January 20 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM Check in @ 12:45 PM The Community Center – The Village Healthcare and Surgery Center at Pelham – Greer, SC Amber Hollingsworth, LPC, MAC, CACII, CCS Purpose: This program will utilize the works and teaching of Scott Miller, What Works in Therapy, and Lewis, Amini, and Lannon, A General Theory of Love, to help develop an understanding and maintaining a positive therapeutic relationship to foster positive life changes. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Discuss relationship and treatment methods and how they impact outcomes. Describe ways to measure progress and relationship. Identify aspects of the "self of the therapist" that both positively and negatively affect the therapeutic relationship. Target Audience Counselors and Therapists, Social Workers, Licensed Nurses and Interested others Fee $50 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 3 clock hours of non social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Others: This program is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/establishing-and-building-the-therapeutic-relationship/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120521 DTEND:20120523 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111121T163532 LAST-MODIFIED:20120503T094212 UID:2731@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:The Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course DESCRIPTION:Date: May 21-22, 2012 Time: 8:30 AM-5:30 PM  Check in @ 8:15 AM Location: Conference Center Room 5, Greenville Memorial Hospital                                                                                 701 Grove Road. Greenville, SC Faculty: Jackie Gambrell, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN Target Audience: Licensed Registered Nurses who have been employed as such for a minimum of six months.  This course is appropriate for nurses who are new to chemotherapy administration, as well as for those who want a comprehensive review. Continuing Nursing Education Credit: ONS will award 13.5 contact hours to nurses who attend this program in its entirety. ONS is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. ONS is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California State Board of Registered Nursing, Provider No. 2850. Course Fee: $250 for non members, $95 for AHEC members The course fee includes: all course materials, copy of the Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendation for Practice, 3rd Ed., and Continuing Nursing Education Credits. Registration Deadline is May 1, 2012 to allow sufficient time to order and receive books for the program. For Complete Program Information, Click Here LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/the-oncology-nursing-society-chemotherapy-and-biotherapy-course-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120605 DTEND:20120607 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111121T162547 LAST-MODIFIED:20120419T102745 UID:2727@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Basic Critical Care Course – 2 Day DESCRIPTION: Tuesday, June 5 & Wednesday, June 6   9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM TCF Classroom – Baptist Easley Hospital – Easley, Sc Donna McCauley, RN, MSN, CCRN Purpose: This program is intended to provide an overview of critical care nursing practice.   Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Review the Basic Anatomy & Physiology of the following systems: Cardiac, Hematology,    Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal, Neuro, Immune, Endocrine, Renal Analyze ABG’s, relating results to disorders as well as indications for mechanical ventilation/support Review Basic Arrhythmia, 12-Lead EKG, and  Hemodynamic  Monitoring. Define hemodynamic monitoring including arterial lines, pulmonary  the determinants of cardiac output and the major assessment parameters. Discuss the nursing implications for selected cardiovascular medications. Differentiate among the types of shock. Review the indications for, and administration of blood products; and the symptoms associated with transfusion reactions Target Audience Licensed nurses new to critical care, novice nurses, new graduates or those wanting to update their skills. Fee $ 80 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 12 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 1.2 CEUs (12 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/basic-critical-care-course-%e2%80%93-2-day-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120217 DTEND:20120218 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111121T162245 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T162245 UID:2726@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Early Onset Behavioral Disorders in School Aged Children DESCRIPTION:Friday, February 17   8:15 AM – 3:45 PM Check in @ 8:00 AM Classroom - Career and Technology Center for Anderson District One and Two – Williamston, SC Amber Hollingsworth, LPC, MAC, CACII, CCS Purpose: Participants will gain knowledge about early onset psych disorders including: ADD, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, and Depressive Disorders. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Explain how brain function affects psychiatric disorders. Describe the symptoms of at least two types of anxiety disorders Identify the types of attention deficit disorder and the correlating symptoms Identify at least 3 affective strategies for managing difficult behaviors Classify the type of anxiety disorder or impulse control disorder, given a case presentation Discuss in small groups, how this information could apply to children or families from the participants background. Target Audience Licensed Nurses, LPNs, Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists and Interested Others Fee $ 80 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 6 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6 contact hours. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 6 clock hours of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Others: This program is approved for 0.6 CEUs (6.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/early-onset-behavioral-disorders-in-school-aged-children/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120515 DTEND:20120517 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111121T155746 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T155835 UID:2725@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Review Course DESCRIPTION:8:45 AM – 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:30 AM Peggy Gardner Dean Classroom #3 – AnMed Health North Campus – Anderson, SC Donna McCauley, RN, MSN, CCRN Purpose: Provide participants with knowledge and skills to prepare them to take the critical care registered nurse certification exam. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Describe the requirements for taking the CCRN Exam and test taking strategies. Discuss the theory of AACN’s synergy model as it relates to the critically ill patient. Define patient centered care. Discuss the components of the nursing assessment and patient management related to body systems and system derangements as outlined by the AACN testing template. Target Audience Licensed Nurses preparing to take the CCRN certification exam or updating their skills. Fee $150 for non members; $50 for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 12.5 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/critical-care-registered-nurse-ccrn-review-course-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120213 DTEND:20120214 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111117T114110 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T114110 UID:2719@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Heart Month – Taking Heart on Cardiac Topics DESCRIPTION:Monday, February 13 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM  Check in @ 8:45 AM Medical Staff Auditorium – Greenville Memorial Hospital – Greenville, SC Donna McCauley, RN, MSN, CCRN Purpose: To provide participants with an update on management of patients with heart failure and acute coronary syndrome.   Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Discuss the collaborative management of patients with heart failure. Describe the clinical effects of drugs used in the management of cardiac failure. Define the use of non-pharmacologic therapies in the management of heart failure Define Acute Coronary Syndrome differentiating between unstable angina, NSTEMI and STEMI Describe the evidence-based treatment for the patient with ACS. Describe at least 3 complications of acute MI Describe the management of the patient in cardiogenic shock. Target Audience Licensed Nurses, Respiratory Therapists and Interested Others Fee $ 80 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 6 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Others: This program is approved for 0.6 CEUs (6.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/heart-month-%e2%80%93-taking-heart-on-cardiac-topics/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120327 DTEND:20120328 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111117T113826 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T113826 UID:2718@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Basic Dysrhythmia DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, March 27 9:00 AM – 4:30PM  Check in @  8:45 AM Branham Conference Center – Baptist Easley Hospital – Easley, SC Pam Bartley, RN, BS, CEN, CCRN Purpose: Provide participants with a basic knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology and techniques for identifying various dysrhythmias. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Identify the location and significance of the major anatomical structures of the heart List the normal pathways of electrical conduction through the heart Describe correct electrode positioning and skin preparation for Leads I, II, III, and MCL 1 Describe the significance of each waveform in the cardiac cycle Calculate the PR interval, QRS complex, and QT interval and determine if in normal range Calculate the atrial and ventricular rate on any strip Recognize sinus, atrial, junctional, and ventricular dysrhythmias Recognize AV and BBB heart blocks, and paced rhythms TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses and Respiratory Therapists FEE $80 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 6 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Others: This program is approved for 0.6 CEUs (6 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/basic-dysrhythmia-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120229 DTEND:20120301 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111117T113408 LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T113408 UID:2717@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:12 Lead EKG DESCRIPTION:Wednesday, February 29 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM  Check in @ 8:45 AM Medical Staff Auditorium – Greenville Memorial Hospital - Greenville, SC Jody J. Grahn, MSN, APRN, BC Purpose: To provide participants with the skills needed to perform 12 Lead EKG's. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Identify the functional Anatomy of the cardiovascular system. Describe the electrode placement, polarity, PQRST configuration, and view of the heart for each of the 12 leads on an electrocardiogram. Define vector while relating to a 12-lead EKG. Critically analyze the PQRST complex on the EKG for abnormalities of interval length, depression, elevation, inversion, notching and intrinsicoid deflection. List the steps for axis determination, its usefulness, and common causes of left and right axis deviation. Describe the Hallmarks of LAH, LPH, RBBB, and LBBB. Identify the ECG changes associated with myocardial ischemia, injury and infarction. Target Audience Licensed Nurses, Respiratory Therapist, Emergency Medical Technicians and Cardiovascular Technology Professionals Fee $ 90 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 7 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 7 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Emergency Medical Technicians: This program has been approved for 7.5 hours of continuing education by the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control for all levels of certified emergency medical technicians in South Carolina. Others: This program is approved for 0.7 CEUs (7.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/12-lead-ekg-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111216 DTEND:20111217 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111115T144832 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T105340 UID:2704@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:SCHOOLS Presents Adolescent Suicide and Intervention Strategies DESCRIPTION:December 16, 2011 • 9:00am - 12:15pm The speaker for this presentation is Larry Belle, MSW, LISW-CP. During the program attendees will gain knowledge and skills to broaden and enrich delivery of services to clients. The class will present current statistics on suicide and selfinjurious behavior among teens and the risk factors commonly associated with this behavior. Early warning signs and assessment tools will be presented and discussed. Basic preventative interventions will be presented and reviewed. The following items will be covered during the program: • Define suicide and self-injurious behaviors. • Review current statistical information related to suicide and self-injurious behavior among adolescents. • Review the early warning signs of adolescents at risk for suicide. • Discuss associated risk factor and assessment tools related to adolescent suicide. • Describe intervention techniques that have shown promise in decreasing these behaviors. How to Participate? This program is being broadcast over the SCHOOLS network of videoconferencing systems across South Carolina. Participants will be able to fully interact with Dr. Belle during this presentation including time for Q&A. 1. Hospitals and AHECs indicate their participation at www.scahec.net/schoolsmanager. 2. Individuals locate a participating location (see next page) where you can view the session. 3. Individuals register at www.scahec.net/SCHOOLSRegistration 4. Attend this FREE sessions at your hospital location. 5. Continuing Education Credits: • Upon successful completion of this program, Licensed Nurses, Social Workers, Counselors and Therapists, and other participants will receive credit contact hours. For Complete Program Information, Click Here LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/adolescent-suicide-and-intervention-strategies-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120110 DTEND:20120112 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20111006T163720 LAST-MODIFIED:20111006T163720 UID:2669@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Basic Critical Care Course – 2 Day DESCRIPTION: Tuesday, January 10 & Wednesday, January 11   9:00 AM – 4:30 PM  Check in @  8:45 AM The Community Center in the Village Health Center and Surgery Center at Pelham 2755 South Highway 14 – Greer, SC 29650 – (864) 849-9000 Donna McCauley, RN, MSN, CCRN Purpose: This program is intended to provide an overview of critical care nursing practice. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Review the Basic Anatomy & Physiology of the following systems: Cardiac, Hematology,   Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal, Neuro, Immune, Endocrine, Renal Analyze ABG’s, relating results to disorders as well as indications for mechanical ventilation/support Review Basic Arrhythmia, 12-Lead EKG, and Hemodynamic  Monitoring. Define hemodynamic monitoring including arterial lines, pulmonary the determinants of cardiac output and the major assessment parameters. Discuss the nursing implications for selected cardiovascular medications. Differentiate among the types of shock. Review the indications for, and administration of blood products; and the symptoms associated with transfusion reactions TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses new to critical care, novice Nurses, new graduates or those wanting to update their skills. FEE $80 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 12 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 1.2 CEUs (12 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/basic-critical-care-course-%e2%80%93-2-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111209 DTEND:20111210 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110930T112722 LAST-MODIFIED:20111108T092814 UID:2665@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:The Lure of the Psychopath: The Women Who Get Hooked DESCRIPTION: Friday, December 9 8:15 AM – 12:30 PM  Check in @  8:00 AM Auditorium – Marshall I. Pickens Hospital – Greenville, SC Pamela von Kleist, LISW-CP Purpose: To provide participants with information on psychopathic behavior and the traits of individuals who are targeted by the psychopath. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Describe characteristics of psychopathic personality and behavior. Discuss the personality traits of women who are easily targeted by the psychopath. Identify childhood characteristics of the psychopath and how the adult psychopath relates to children. Describe treatment options for the psychopath’s victim. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses, Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, Social Workers, and Interested Others FEE $60 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 4 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 4 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Others: This program is approved for 0.4 CEUs (4 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/the-lure-of-the-psychopath-the-women-who-get-hooked/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111101 DTEND:20111102 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110929T093542 LAST-MODIFIED:20111025T150158 UID:2652@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:ELNEC (End of Life Nursing Education Course) Training Program DESCRIPTION: Tuesday, November 1 & Tuesday, November 8 8 AM – 5:30 PM  Check in at 7:45 AM Classroom - The Institute for Translational Oncology Research (ITOR) of Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center – Greenville, SC The ITOR is located within the Cancer Center of GHSUMC at the Greenville Memorial Hospital Campus 900 West Faris Road, 3rd Floor, Greenville, SC. Parking – Enter from Faris Road, Park in the Parking Garage next to the Building and Take the parking deck garage elevator up to 3rd Floor Reception Faculty provided by Hospice Care of South Carolina: Diane Parker, RN, MSN, NE-BC, CHPN, Kathy Lindsey, RN, DNP, CEN, CHPN, Julie Moss, RN, PhD, FNP, BC, Janice Hutson, RN, BSN, CHPN, Jim McClure, ThD, Phyllis A. Grauer, PharmD, CGP, CPE Purpose: The ELNEC Training Program will prepare healthcare professionals to provide end-of-life palliative care. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Describe the philosophy and principles of hospice and palliative care that can be integrated across settings to affect quality care at the end of life Describe pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies used to relieve pain at end of life. Identify common symptoms and management of symptoms associated with end-of-life processes. Define the role of the nurse in supporting ethical practice in end of life. Application of Principles Learned & Discussion Identify dimensions of culture and the influence of culture on the end of life. Define the importance of ongoing communication with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family throughout the end-of-life process. Define loss, mourning, grief, and bereavement. Assess physical, psychological, social, and spiritual care needs and intervention for an imminently dying patient and their family. Application of Principles Learned & Discussion. TARGET AUDIENCE Staff Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Nursing Faculty, Staff Development Educators, Case Managers, Nursing Administrators, Nurses in Acute Care, Hospice, Homecare, Long Term Care, Social Workers, Chaplains, Other members of the multidisciplinary team. The End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) Project is a national end-of-life educational program administered by City of Hope National Medical Center (COH) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) designed to enhance palliative care in nursing. The ELNEC Project was originally funded by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with additional support from funding organizations (the National Cancer Institute, Aetna Foundation, Archstone Foundation, California HealthCare Foundation and the Department of Veterans Affairs). Materials are copyrighted by COH and AACN and are used with permission. Further information about the ELNEC Project can be found at www.aacn.nche.edu/ELNEC. FEE $180 for non members; $10 for materials for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 16 contact hours. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 16 clock hours of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Others: This program is approved for 1.6 CEUs (16 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards.   LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/elnec-end-of-life-nursing-education-course-training-program-part-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111013 DTEND:20111014 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110921T162132 LAST-MODIFIED:20110921T162132 UID:2647@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Carbohydrate Counting for School Nurses DESCRIPTION: Thursday, October 13   8:00 AM – 10:00 AM  Check in @ 7:45 AM Cafeteria – J. Harley Bonds Career Center – Greer, SC Kathleen Roper, RD, LD, CDE Purpose: Provide participants with key knowledge and skills for carbohydrate counting.   Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Calculate grams of carbohydrate to facilitate insulin dosing in diabetes. Describe insulin dosing in diabetes. Target Audience Licensed Nurses Working in a School Setting Fee $ 40 for non-members; No Fee for Upstate AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 2 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.2 CEUs (2.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/carbohydrate-counting-for-school-nurses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120225 DTEND:20120226 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110921T160850 LAST-MODIFIED:20120103T131855 UID:2646@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Seating and Wheeled Mobility Basics DESCRIPTION:Saturday, February 25 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Check in @ 7:45 AM Classroom - AnMed Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Anderson, SC Chris Daughtry, OTR/L, ATP Purpose: Provide participants with basic overview of seating and mobility for clinical practice. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: Experience the impact positioning has on functional ability. Discuss the critical components required for evaluating a client for proper seating and mobility. Match environment constraints and demands with proper seating and mobility products. Develop functional goals as they relate to seating and wheeled mobility. Match the client’s measurements with the proper seating and wheeled mobility components. Identify the different wheelchair components and how each impact patient functions. Discuss different types of manual/power mobility and the clinical uses of each type. Discuss the different properties of common materials used in seating and mobility products and the uses of each. Discuss basic Medicare rules for manual and power wheelchairs. TARGET AUDIENCE Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants FEE $100 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 9.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 9.6 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.8 CEUs (8 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/seating-and-wheeled-mobility-basics-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111207 DTEND:20111208 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110907T125502 LAST-MODIFIED:20110907T125502 UID:2633@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Hemodynamic Monitoring: Not Just the Basics DESCRIPTION: Wednesday, December 7 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Medical Staff Auditorium- Greenville Memorial Hospital - Greenville, SC Donna McCauley, RN, MSN, CCRN Purpose: To provide participants with information relating to principles of hemodynamic monitoring. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Discuss intra-arterial line indications. List pulmonary artery catheter indications. Identify hemodynamic monitoring wave forms. Classify medications prescribed for patients with a monitoring device. Interpret hemodynamic profiles. Discuss the importance of SVO2 monitoring. Identify new technologies in monitoring for critical care. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses, Respiratory Therapists and Other Healthcare Professionals with Interest FEE $75 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 5.5 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 5.5 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Others: This program is approved for 0.55 CEUs (5.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/hemodynamic-monitoring-not-just-the-basics/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111110 DTEND:20111111 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110831T143423 LAST-MODIFIED:20110929T110131 UID:2629@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Diabetes Day 2011 DESCRIPTION:November 10, 2011 – 9 AM to 3:45 PM Registration at 8:30 AM Medical Staff Auditorium - Greenville Memorial Hospital 701 Grove Road, Greenville, SC Multiple Instructors Target Audience: Licensed Nurses, Diabetes Educators, Advance Practice Nurses, Pharmacists,  Physicians, Physician Assistants, Dieticians, Social Workers and Interested Others   Goal/Purpose: The purpose of this course is to communicate current information about diabetes, including new developments and changes from previous practice standards, to enable participants to provide safe, optimal care and effective patient education.   Objectives: 1. Discuss screening and treatment of gestational diabetes. 2. Discuss the use of complementary and alternative medications in the treatment of   diabetes. 3.  Identify appropriate candidates for U-500 Insulin. 4.  Describe dosing algorithms for use of U-500 Insulin in the insulin resistant, type 2 diabetic patient. 5.  Describe safety information regarding the use of U-500 insulin. 6.  Discuss psychosocial issues in dealing with the daily demands of living with diabetes. 7.  Discuss diabetic wounds and their etiology.   Fee: $70.00 for Non-Members of Upstate AHEC No Fee for Upstate AHEC Members Credit:                        Dietitians: 5 hours of CPE for registered dietitians. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 5 clock hours (1 clock hour of social work and 4 clock hours of non-social work) of continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 5 contact hours. Pharmacists: South Carolina Pharmacy Association (SCPhA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education. ACPE UPN UAN is 0171-9999-11-075-L01-P. This program provides 5 contact hours (0.5 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists. CE statements of credit will be distributed to program attendees by SCPhA within 4 weeks of this program. Grievances regarding the education program must be submitted in writing to the SCPhA ACPE Coordinator immediately following the program. NOTE: Pharmacist should obtain their NABP e-Profile ID now at www.MyCPEmonitor.net to ensure their e-Profile is properly setup prior to implementation of CPE Monitor; the e-Profile ID will soon be required to receive credit for any ACPE-accredited CPE activities. This program is approved for 0.5 CEUs (5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. Participants must attend 90% of the educational offering to receive a certificate of attendance.  No partial credit will be given. To ensure your space, pre-registration and payment must be received by November 1. For Complete Course Information, Click Here! LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/diabetes-day-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111004 DTEND:20111005 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110831T095911 LAST-MODIFIED:20110929T093716 UID:2626@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:National Alliance for Mentally Ill Provider Education Course – 5 Day Course DESCRIPTION: Series of Five Tuesdays: October 4, 2o11 October 11, 2011 October 18, 2011 October 25, 2011 November 1, 2011   1:20 PM – 4:45 PM  Check in @  1:15 PM Auditorium – Marshall I. Pickens Hospital – Greenville, SC Multiple Speakers Purpose: Provide information about the hardships that families and consumers face and appreciate the courage and persistence it takes to live with and recover from mental illness. OBJECTIVES: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Class 1: Introduction to Key Principles of NAMI Provider Education Course Identify 3 guiding principles underlying the NAMI Provider Course: (a) Our “No-Fault approach”,  (b) Bio-psycho-social model of treatment, and (c) Trauma base of our lived experiences Discuss the “Covenants of Protection” within the collaborative treatment model Define catastrophic stressors as experienced by consumer and family members coping with mental illness Class 2: Clinical Bases Describe clinical secondary prevention interventions/strategies to assist family/consumer response to psychological trauma Compare and contrast the impact of mental illness on the family/consumer Recognize needs of family/consumer during critical periods of mental illness experience Class 3: Responding Effectively to Customer and Families in Stage 2 Define  “cascade of secondary trauma” in Stage 2 Identify significant stressors complicating moving through Stage 2 Recognize “cascade of secondary trauma” as experienced by consumer/family members coping with mental illness Class 4: Inside Mental Illness Describe “defensive coping strategies” in consumers with a brain disorder Discuss the effects of mental illness on the whole family from each person’s perspective Class 5: Working Toward Recovery Describe Providers advocacy role in working with consumers and their families Identify interventions to aid families/consumers to move forward  toward emotional recovery (Stage 3) TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses and Mental Healthcare Professionals, Clergy, Vocational Rehab, Anyone who works FEE Free CO-SPONSORED BY: National Alliance for the Mentally Ill CREDIT EVERY class in the series must be attended. No partial credit will be given. Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.   Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 14.5 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 14.5 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 14.5 clock hours of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Others: This program is approved for 1.45 CEUs (14.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/national-alliance-for-mentally-ill-provider-education-course-%e2%80%93-5-day-course/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120312 DTEND:20120314 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110830T111241 LAST-MODIFIED:20111209T100610 UID:2625@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Medical Surgical Nursing Review Course DESCRIPTION:Monday, March 12 & Tuesday, March 13   9 AM – 4:00 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Pam Collins, RN, MSN The Community Center in The Village Health Center and Surgery Center at Pelham 2755 South Highway 14 – Greer, SC 29650 – (864) 849-9000 Purpose: To refresh skills and knowledge and to assist with preparing for the Medical Surgical Certification Exam. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Discuss the anatomy and physiology of each body system. •           Discuss common disorders of each body system, treatment modalities and nursing interventions. •           Explore legal and ethical implications of professional nursing issues and concerns. •           Analyze underlying etiologies of disruptions in physiologic homeostasis. •           Discuss test-taking strategies. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses planning to take the Medical Surgical Certification Exam or review their skills. FEE $150 for non members; $50 for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 11 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 1.1 CEUs (11.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/medical-surgical-nursing-review-course-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20120309 DTEND:20120311 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110830T110857 LAST-MODIFIED:20120214T155818 UID:2624@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Lymphedema Management DESCRIPTION: Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10 Day 1: 8:30 AM – 4 PM Check in @ 8:15 AM Day 2:  8:30 AM – 12:45 PM Check in @ 8:15 AM Classroom A& B - Optimum Life Center - Self Regional Healthcare 115 Academy Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646 Jeanne Nourse, BSOT, OTR/L, CLT-LANA Purpose: To provide participants with information to evaluate and treat patients suffering from lymphedema. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Identify basic types of lymphedema as primary or secondary Discuss contra-indications to treatment Review intervention with documentation and tips for coding/modifications and materials/products Demonstrate proper basic manual edema mobilization techniques regarding arm and leg edemas Apply basic bandaging techniques to lower extremity and foot Apply basic bandaging techniques to upper extremity, hand, head, and neck Target Audience Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Registered Nurses Fee $120 for non-members; $50 for supplies for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 10 contact hours. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 12 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 12 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Registration & Fee: MUST be received by February 15 so supplies  can be ordered. Special Instructions: Participants should wear a tank top/sports bra and shorts. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/lymphedema-management/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111028 DTEND:20111031 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110829T152635 LAST-MODIFIED:20111026T113234 UID:2623@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Sign Language Interpreter Workshop: Medical Classifiers Level 1 DESCRIPTION:Sign Language Interpreter Workshop: Medical Classifiers Level 1 Date and Times: Friday, October 28, 2011- 5 PM – 9 PM   (Registration at 4:45 PM) Saturday, October 29, 2011 – 9 AM – 4 PM Sunday, October 30, 2011 – 9 AM – 2 PM Instructor: Nigel Howard, BA, BCIT Target Audience: ASL/English Interpreters, Deaf Interpreters, and students at Interpreter Training Programs Location: Greenville Memorial Hospital- Conference Rooms 2 and 3 701 Grove Road, Greenville, SC 29605 This workshop will be presented in ASL only; There will be no voice interpretation. FEE           $140 for Upstate AHEC Non-Members for 3 days $100 for Upstate AHEC Non-Members for 2 days (Friday and Saturday) $50 for Upstate AHEC Members To ensure your space, pre-registration and payment must be received by October 3. Credit: 1.4 CEUs applied for to RIDs CMP program 1.4 CEUs by Upstate AHEC NOTE: Participants must attend 90% of the educational offering to receive a certificate of attendance from AHEC.  No partial credit will be given. For Full Course Information, CLICK HERE. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/sign-language-interpreter-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111107 DTEND:20111109 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110815T160646 LAST-MODIFIED:20110815T160856 UID:2601@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Review Course DESCRIPTION: Monday, November 7 & Tuesday, November 8   9 AM– 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Classroom B – Hillcrest Memorial Hospital – Simpsonville, SC Pam Bartley, RN, BS, CEN, CCRN Purpose: To prepare licensed nurses to take the Certified Emergency Nurse Exam. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the cardiac system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with cardiac emergencies. • Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with GI emergencies. • Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with maxillofacial and ocular emergencies. • Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with neurological emergencies. • Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with orthopedic/wound emergencies. • Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with psychological and social emergencies. • Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the pulmonary system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with pulmonary emergencies. • Describe, with assessment, the multiple areas of patient care management and emergency nursing care. • Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with substance abuse, toxicological or general environmental emergencies. • Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with multi-system trauma and/or shock. • Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with general medical emergencies. • Discuss the professional issues, legal implications and emergency nursing care of various pertinent concepts. • Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the Genitourinary system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with GU/GYN/OB emergencies. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Registered Nurses preparing to take the Certified Emergency Nurses (CEN) Exam or desiring to review skills. FEE $150 for non members; $50 for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 12.0 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 1.2 CEUs (12.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/certified-emergency-nurse-cen-review-course-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111026 DTEND:20111027 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110809T162650 LAST-MODIFIED:20111006T115501 UID:2588@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:12 Lead EKG DESCRIPTION: Wednesday, October 26   8:00 AM – 4:30 PM  Check in @ 7:45 AM Geer Conference Room, Ground Floor – Education, Building, AnMed Health Medical Center Campus -  Anderson, SC Jody J. Grahn, MSN, APRN, BC Purpose: To provide participants with the skills needed to perform 12 Lead EKG's.   Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Identify the functional Anatomy of the cardiovascular system. Describe the electrode placement, polarity, PQRST configuration, and view of the heart for each of the 12 leads on an electrocardiogram. Define vector while relating to a 12-lead EKG. Critically analyze the PQRST complex on the EKG for abnormalities of interval length, depression, elevation, inversion, notching and intrinsicoid deflection. List the steps for axis determination, its usefulness, and common causes of left and right axis deviation. Describe the Hallmarks of LAH, LPH, RBBB, and LBBB. Identify the ECG changes associated with myocardial ischemia, injury and infarction. Target Audience Licensed Nurses, Respiratory Therapist, Cardiovascular Technology Professionals, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Fee $ 90 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members Credit Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 7 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 7 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Others: This program is approved for 0.7 CEUs (7.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. Emergency Medical Technicians: This program has been approved for 7.5 hours of continuing education by the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control for all levels of certified emergency medical technicians in South Carolina. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/12-lead-ekg-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111130 DTEND:20111201 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110809T162517 LAST-MODIFIED:20110929T105712 UID:2587@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Advanced 12 Lead EKG DESCRIPTION: Wednesday, November 30   9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Nisbet Auditorium – Self Regional Healthcare – Greenwood, SC Jody Grahn, MSN, APRN, BC   Purpose: To teach participants to analyze the 12 Lead for abnormalities that indicate bundle branch block, myocardial ischemias, injury, infarction and non-MI causes of ECG changes. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Review functional anatomy and physiology, including coronary artery perfusion of myocardium and conduction systems, of the cardiovascular system. Identify axis and causes of axis deviation. Discuss 12-Lead EKG hallmarks of RBBB, LBBB, LAH, and LPH and changes associated with chamber enlargement. Interpret ischemia, injury and infarction patterns on a 12-Lead EKG. Discuss 15 Lead EKG and Right-sided EKG and list uses and abnormalities found on these types of EKG tracings. Identify NSTEMI and pericarditis changes of the 12-Lead EKG Using the 12-Lead EKG differentiate between ventricular tachycardia and supraventricular tachycardia with aberrant conduction. Describe the unique findings on the 12-Lead EKG for electrolyte imbalances and medication effects. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses with at least one year of experience in reading basic ECG rhythms and Emergency Medical Technicians FEE $85 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6.5 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.65 CEUs (6.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. Emergency Medical Technicians: This program has been approved for 7.0 hours of continuing education by the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control for all levels of certified emergency medical technicians in South Carolina. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/advanced-12-lead-ekg-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111208 DTEND:20111209 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110809T162331 LAST-MODIFIED:20110809T162331 UID:2586@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Verbal Judo: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention in the Hospital Setting DESCRIPTION: Thursday, December 8 12:45 PM – 4:45 PM  Check in @  12:30 PM Gymnasium – The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health – Greer, SC Richard Cole, MS, NCACII, CEAP, MAC, CCS   Purpose: Provide participants with a de-escalation technique to improve patient and staff safety. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Discuss the importance of professionalism in healthcare as a means to prevent crises or violence. Practice verbal and non-verbal techniques to de-escalate a situation at any point of anger cycle. Demonstrate physical techniques to protect self and others. TARGET AUDIENCE All Healthcare Professionals FEE $60 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3.75 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.75 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.75 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Social Workers: This program has been approved for 3.75 clock hours of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 4.5 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 4.5 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.375 CEUs (3.75 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/verbal-judo-non-violent-crisis-intervention-in-the-hospital-setting-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110924 DTEND:20110925 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110727T153006 LAST-MODIFIED:20110728T093208 UID:2580@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Amputee Rehab Summit: The Complete Continuum of Rehabilitative Care DESCRIPTION:Saturday, September 24, 2011 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Continental Breakfast  and Registration at 7:30 AM Classroom, AnMed Health Rehabilitation Hospital - 1 Springback Way - Anderson, SC   Purpose: To provide instruction on the continuum of care for amputee treatment and prevention for clinicians in the community. Target Audience: Nurses, Dietitians, Occupational Therapist and Assistants, Physical Therapists and Assistants, and Physicians Objectives: Discuss PAD to include the use of, clinical findings related and options for PAD to promote limb salvage Classify diabetic foot ulcers and treatment options for diabetic foot wounds. Discuss appropriate  post amputation rehabilitation and gait interventions to address therapy goals and patient goals. Identify prosthetic gait deviations and interventions to improve gait and mobility. Describe rational for individualizing each diabetic patient’s diet. Discuss current methods of diabetic meal planning. Discuss the fitting timeline for a prosthesis for new amputees. List the steps and procedures involved to fabricate a prosthesis from start to finish. Identify techniques for wound care and assessment. Identify appropriate wound dressing selection. Explain advancements in prosthetic technologies. Describe diabetic footwear and the importance of utilization for diabetics.   Continuing Education Credit Dietitians:  6.5 hours of CPE for registered dietitians. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 7.8 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 7.8 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6.5 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.65 CEUs (6.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards.   Fee: $ 85 for Non-Members $ 8 for Upstate AHEC members Fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and continuing education credit. To ensure your space, pre-registration & payment must be received by September 12, 2011   For Complete Program Information, Click Here   LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/amputee-rehab-summit-the-complete-continuum-of-rehabilitative-care/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111104 DTEND:20111105 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110722T114007 LAST-MODIFIED:20110815T153803 UID:2566@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Effective Time Management DESCRIPTION: Friday, November 4   9 AM– 12:15 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Education Room – Abbeville Area Medical Center – Abbeville, SC Nicole Cavanagh, LISW-CP   Purpose: To provide participants with effective time management techniques. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: Define time management and identify effective versus ineffective personal and professional time management techniques. Demonstrate the use of to-do lists and the ABC’s of prioritization technique. Delegate tasks and assignments more effectively with minimal stress. TARGET AUDIENCE Healthcare Personnel FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3.0 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.0 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.0 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Social Workers: This program has been approved for 3.0 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Dietitians: 3.0 hours of CPE for registered dietitians. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. Long Term Health Care Administrators:  Long Term Health Care Administrators: This program has been approved by the South Carolina Board of Long Term Health Care for 3.0 hours. (Approval # 2011228) LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/effective-time-management/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111028 DTEND:20111030 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110718T163219 LAST-MODIFIED:20111025T150300 UID:2563@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Nursing Professional Development Certification Preparation Course DESCRIPTION:October 28 and 29, 2011 8 AM – 5 PM  Check in at 7:45 AM Greenville Memorial Medical Center - Classroom 3 A/B Employee Services Center - 701 Grove Road - Greenville, SC Our Presenter: Mitzi T. Grey, MEd, RN, BC   Overview: This two-day Certification Preparation Course will prepare participants for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) generalist certification examination in nursing professional development. This course includes an extensive review of the staff development curriculum and a practice exam. This course is a good foundation course for those new to staff development in addition to those wishing to sit for the certification examination. You should attend this Certification Preparation Course if you….. Are preparing to take the Nursing Professional Development ANCC Certification Exam Work in Nursing Staff Development and would like a review Are new to Nursing Staff Development and want a solid foundation to build upon Are a student nurse or ANY nurse interested in a career in Nursing Staff Development Objectives: Explore the knowledge and strategies needed to successfully prepare for the certification exam for Nursing Professional Development. Review the foundations of practice for Nursing Professional Development. Identify the steps and key elements in the educational process. Compare and contrast the various roles of the Nursing Professional Development practitioner. Discuss critical elements for managing educational activities. Develop a personalized plan for continued preparation by completing and reviewing results from a practice test. Continuing Education Credits: This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 16 contact hours. Fee: $ 200 for Non-Members $ 75 for Upstate AHEC Members Consortium Members and Full Time Students Please register no later than October 20, 2011 so that materials can be obtained for all participants. For Complete Course Information: CLICK HERE LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/nursing-professional-development-certification-preparation-course/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110928 DTEND:20110929 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110718T092105 LAST-MODIFIED:20110913T154311 UID:2559@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Advanced 12 Lead EKG DESCRIPTION: Wednesday, September 28 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM 3rd Floor TCF Classroom – Baptist Easley Hospital – Easley. SC Jody Grahn, MSN, APRN, BC Purpose: To teach participants to analyze the 12 Lead for abnormalities that indicate bundle branch block, myocardial ischemias, injury, infarction and non-MI causes of ECG changes. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Review functional anatomy and physiology, including coronary artery perfusion of myocardium and conduction systems, of the cardiovascular system. • Identify axis and causes of axis deviation. • Discuss 12-Lead EKG hallmarks of RBBB, LBBB, LAH, and LPH and changes associated with chamber enlargement. • Interpret ischemia, injury and infarction patterns on a 12-Lead EKG. • Discuss 15 Lead EKG and Right-sided EKG and list uses and abnormalities found on these types of EKG tracings. • Identify NSTEMI and pericarditis changes of the 12-Lead EKG • Using the 12-Lead EKG differentiate between ventricular tachycardia and supraventricular tachycardia with aberrant conduction. • Describe the unique findings on the 12-Lead EKG for electrolyte imbalances and medication effects. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses, Respiratory Therapist, Cardiovascular Technology Professionals, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics FEE $85 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6.5 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.65 CEUs (6.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. Emergency Medical Technicians: This program has been approved for 7.0 hours of continuing education by the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control for all levels of certified emergency medical technicians in South Carolina. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/advanced-12-lead-ekg/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111013 DTEND:20111014 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110707T155622 LAST-MODIFIED:20110707T155622 UID:2558@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Mental Health and Older Adults DESCRIPTION:Thursday, October 13 1 PM – 4:15 PM Check in @ 12:45 PM Conference Center Room 2 - Greenville Memorial Hospital - Greenville, SC Instructors: Jennifer B. Porth, LISW-AP, MSW, and Carol Natrigo-Waters, LISW-CP, MSW Purpose: To increase participant’s knowledge about mental illness, especially depression and anxiety, in older adults. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Describe diagnoses of mental illness common among older adults, especially depression and anxiety. • Discover prevalence of mental illness in older adults. • Differentiate between normal aging and myths of aging. • Discuss caregiving for older adults with mental illness. TARGET AUDIENCE Social workers, Licensed Nurses, Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3.0 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.0 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 3.0 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Others: This program is approved for 0.3 CEUs ( 3.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/mental-health-and-older-adults/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110819 DTEND:20110820 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110629T160616 LAST-MODIFIED:20110718T150515 UID:2548@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Overworked, Overwhelmed, and Overstressed: HELP! DESCRIPTION:Friday, August 19 1 PM – 3 PM Check in @ 12:45 PM Education Classroom – Laurens County Healthcare System – Clinton, SC Pam Bartley, RN, BS , CEN, CCRN Videoconferencing sites are also available. This program is being broadcast simultaneously at four upstate locations: Abbeville Area Medical Center, Cannon Memorial Hospital, Edgefield County Hospital, Greenville Memorial Hospital and Oconee Medical Center. Please indicate on the registration form which location you will attend. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Establish personal goals & priorities by ranking your personal values. • Identify & eliminate time thieves at home and at work. • Address ways to manage your life more effectively, leading to Work-Life Balance. TARGET AUDIENCE All Healthcare Professionals FEE $40 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 2.0 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 2.0 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 2.0 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Social Workers: This program has been approved for 2.0 clock hours of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 2.4 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists. SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 2.4 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.2 CEUs (2.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/overworked-overwhelmed-and-overstressed-help/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110930 DTEND:20111001 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110624T120529 LAST-MODIFIED:20110906T154953 UID:2540@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Ninth Annual Research Symposium: Translating Research into Practice DESCRIPTION:September 30, 2011 The University Center of Greenville - Auditorium 225 South Pleasantburg Drive – Greenville, SC 8:50 AM – 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:30 AM Purpose Provide participants with the latest information on translating research findings into practice. Target Audience Nurses, Academic Faculty, Educators, Students and other healthcare professionals interested in healthcare research. Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Recognize steps in developing a program of research. Discover ways in which nurse investigators are conducting research to impact healthcare. Discuss importance of and ways to translate research findings within the caring model to nursing practice. Identify ways to incorporate research into practice. Explore current research results through poster presentations. Continuing Education Credit Licensed Nurses-Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CE activity is approved for 6 contact hours for licensed nurses. Others-This program is approved for 0.6 CEUs (6 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. NOTE: Participants must attend 90% of the educational offering to receive a certificate of attendance.  No partial credit will be given. Registration Information FEE $70 for Non-Members $15 for Upstate AHEC Members $10 for Students To ensure your space, pre-registration and payment must be received by September 19   For Complete Program Information, Click Here LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/ninth-annual-research-symposium-translating-research-into-practice/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111028 DTEND:20111029 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110624T100014 LAST-MODIFIED:20110624T100053 UID:2530@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Basic Dysrhythmia DESCRIPTION:Friday, October 28 9:00 AM – 4:30PM Check in @ 8:30 AM Education Room – Laurens County Healthcare System – Clinton, SC Pam Bartley, RN, BS, CEN, CCRN Purpose: Provide participants with a basic knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology and techniques for identifying various dysrhythmias. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Identify the location and significance of the major anatomical structures of the heart • List the normal pathways of electrical conduction through the heart • Describe correct electrode positioning and skin preparation for Leads I, II, III, and MCL 1 • Describe the significance of each waveform in the cardiac cycle • Calculate the PR interval, QRS complex, and QT interval and determine if in normal range • Calculate the atrial and ventricular rate on any strip • Recognize sinus, atrial, junctional, and ventricular dysrhythmias • Recognize AV and BBB heart blocks, and paced rhythms TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses and Respiratory Therapists FEE $80 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 6 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Others: This program is approved for 0.6 CEUs (6 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/basic-dysrhythmia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111025 DTEND:20111026 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110615T114916 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T114916 UID:2517@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Addiction and Substance Abuse Treatment DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, October 25 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM Check in @ 12:45 PM Gymnasium – The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health – Greer, SC Frank Sheheen, Jr., MS, CACII Purpose: Provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills for working with people with addictions of various types. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Describe the effects of drugs of abuse on the neural transmission system and the brain. • Discuss routes of administration and methods of psychoactive drugs. • Discuss the recovery process and how it relates to the neurotransmission system and brain chemistry. TARGET AUDIENCE Addiction and Mental Health workers, Licensed Nurses, Counselors and Therapists, Social Workers FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 3 clock hours of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Others: This program is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/addiction-and-substance-abuse-treatment/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110812 DTEND:20110813 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110615T114554 LAST-MODIFIED:20110615T114956 UID:2515@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Putting Fun Back Into Social Work DESCRIPTION:Friday, August 12 12:30 PM – 4:45 PM Check in @ 12:15 PM Community Room – Beckman Center for Mental Health – Greenwood, SC Emma McGraw Myers, MSW Purpose: Refresher course infused with humor and group interaction to enable Social Workers and related professionals to critically assess their work environment and develop a different attitude and action plan to regain independence, choice and control of their workloads and personal lives. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Define the roles/responsibilities of Social Workers; • Discuss the changing faces and work environment of Social Work • Identify and reflect on current stressors and factors leading to worker burn-out and ineffectiveness • Explore new coping strategies based on research-based models • Develop a personal action plan for successful intervention/treatment TARGET AUDIENCE Social Workers and Interested Others FEE $60 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Social Workers: This program has been approved for 4 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Others: This program is approved for 0.4 CEUs (4 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/putting-fun-back-into-social-work/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111020 DTEND:20111021 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110608T104429 LAST-MODIFIED:20111007T140602 UID:2512@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Time Management for Busy Professionals DESCRIPTION:Thursday, October 20 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Check in @ 8:45 AM Conference Center Room 1 – Greenville Memorial Hospital – Greenville, SC Peggy Dulaney, MSN, RN Purpose: To teach healthcare professionals to better manage time in the healthcare setting. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Identify personal time wasters. • Describe strategies for establishing time priorities. • Identify techniques for avoiding time traps in professional and personal settings • Develop a personal time management plan. TARGET AUDIENCE Healthcare Professionals FEE $45 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 2.5 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 2.5 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Social Workers: This program has been approved for 2.5 clock hours of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 3 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists. SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 3 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.25 CEUs (2.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/time-management-for-busy-professionals/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110809 DTEND:20110810 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110607T104347 LAST-MODIFIED:20110607T104347 UID:2511@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Ethics in Practice DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, August 9 1:30 PM – 4:45 PM Check in @ 1:15 PM Classroom - Interim Healthcare 16 Hyland Road - Greenville, SC Cynthia Forrest, PhD, MSW, LMSW Purpose: To assist participants in identifying ethical responsibilities and engage in ethical reflection. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Discuss of how health, illness, death, and diversity all collide to create complex transitioning of ethical principles into ethical practice behaviors/attitudes; • Identify three ways in which ethical collisions can occur and the potential consequences of each; • Describe two ways that emotional intelligence factors into our ability to practice from ethically sound perspectives; • State three strategies for building and managing one's own emotional intelligence in ways that foster ethically sound patient care. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses, Social Workers, Counselors and Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3 contact hours. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 3 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists. SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/ethics-in-practice/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111018 DTEND:20111019 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110602T164005 LAST-MODIFIED:20111012T153628 UID:2510@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:What the Plaintiff Attorney Looks for in Your Medical Record DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, October 18 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM Check in @ 9:15 AM Classroom – Laurens County Healthcare System – Clinton, SC Rebecca Summey-Lowman, RD, LD, CPHRM Purpose: To provide participants with information about how plaintiff attorneys decide which cases to take, what requirements must be present to establish medical negligence, and examples of good and bad documentation from medical records. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Identify how plaintiff attorneys select cases. • Describe what plaintiff attorneys identify as vulnerabilities of the medical record. • Discuss the qualities of a sound medical record. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses and Interested Others FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists. SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/what-the-plaintiff-attorney-looks-for-in-your-medical-record/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110929 DTEND:20110930 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110602T112641 LAST-MODIFIED:20110602T113954 UID:2506@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Medical and Surgical Care for the Bariatric Patient - PM DESCRIPTION:Thursday, September 29 1:30 PM– 4:45 PM Check in @ 1:15 PM Young Memorial Auditorium – AnMed Health Medical Center – Anderson, SC Anita Sease, RN, MSN, NE-BC Purpose: To provide knowledge for care of the bariatric patient. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Discuss importance of conducting an accurate physical assessment on the bariatric patient. • Discuss equipment and techniques that facilitate mobilization of the bariatric patient. • Describe treatment options for the morbidly obese patient. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses, LPNs, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Students. FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3 contact hours. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists. SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/medical-and-surgical-care-for-the-bariatric-patient-pm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110929 DTEND:20110930 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110602T112415 LAST-MODIFIED:20110602T114018 UID:2505@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Medical and Surgical Care for the Bariatric Patient - AM DESCRIPTION:Thursday, September 29 9:15 AM– 12:30 PM Check in @ 9:00 PM Young Memorial Auditorium – AnMed Health Medical Center – Anderson, SC Anita Sease, RN, MSN, NE-BC Purpose: To provide knowledge for care of the bariatric patient. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Discuss importance of conducting an accurate physical assessment on the bariatric patient. • Discuss equipment and techniques that facilitate mobilization of the bariatric patient. • Describe treatment options for the morbidly obese patient. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses, LPNs, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Students. FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3 contact hours. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists. SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/medical-and-surgical-care-for-the-bariatric-patient-am/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110707 DTEND:20110708 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110526T154856 LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T154856 UID:2497@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Infection Prevention and Control DESCRIPTION: Thursday, July 7 8:15 AM – 12:30 PM Check in @ 8:00 AM Gymnasium - The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health – Greer, SC Marilyn Knoblauch, RN, BS, CIC Purpose: To provide information about how to prevent and control infections while providing direct patient care, treatment, or services. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Identify the infection transmission cycle • Describe the proper methods of hand cleansing • Recognize risk factors in the spread of infection • Discuss the ways of preventing the spread of infection in clinical and residential settings TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses and Interested Others FEE $60 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 4 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.4 CEUs (4 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/infection-prevention-and-control/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111024 DTEND:20111025 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110525T115538 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T115538 UID:2494@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Verbal Judo: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention in the Hospital Setting DESCRIPTION:Monday, October 24 12:45 PM – 4:45 PM Check in @ 12:30 PM Education Room, Administration Room - Abbeville Area Medical Center –Abbeville, SC Richard Cole, MS, NCACII, CEAP, MAC, CCS Purpose: Provide participants with a de-escalation technique to improve patient and staff safety. OBJECTIVE Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Discuss the importance of professionalism in healthcare as a means to prevent crises or violence. • Practice verbal and non-verbal techniques to de-escalate a situation at any point of anger cycle. • Demonstrate physical techniques to protect self and others. TARGET AUDIENCE All Healthcare Professionals FEE $60 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3.75 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.75 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.75 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Social Workers: This program has been approved for 3.75 clock hours of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 4.5 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists. SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 4.5 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.375 CEUs (3.75 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/verbal-judo-non-violent-crisis-intervention-in-the-hospital-setting-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111117 DTEND:20111118 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110520T164008 LAST-MODIFIED:20111024T134841 UID:2493@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Treating Borderline Personality Disorder: Using Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) DESCRIPTION:Thursday, November 17 8:30 AM – 12:45 PM Check in @ 8:15 AM Gym – The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health – Greer, SC Larry Belle, MSW, LISW-CP Purpose: Review diagnostic criteria for DBT and explore common etiological theories. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: • Identify diagnostic criteria for BPD. • Discuss common theories related to the etiology of BPD. • Identify the key DBT concepts of Dialectic Dilemmas. • Define essential elements of the DBT treatment model. • Recognize the aspects of core skills training. • Utilize DBT interventions with clients. TARGET AUDIENCE Social Workers, Counselors and Therapists, and Licensed Nurses FEE $60 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 4 contact hours. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 4 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Others: This program is approved for 0.4 CEUs (4.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/treating-borderline-personality-disorder-using-dialectic-behavioral-therapy-dbt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111102 DTEND:20111103 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110520T163743 LAST-MODIFIED:20110520T163743 UID:2492@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Thinking On Your Feet: Survival Skills for the Charge Nurse DESCRIPTION:Wednesday, November 2 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Check in @ 8:15 AM Gymnasium – The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health – Greer, SC Peggy Dulaney, MSN, RN Purpose: To provide an overview of skills needed to perform the charge nurse role. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: • Describe the role expectations of a charge nurse • Identify 3 or more characteristics of an effective clinical leader • List the keys to appropriate delegation • Identify critical thinking skills that are important for a charge nurse • Outline problem-solving strategies for selected clinical scenarios • Describe 3 or more “difficult” behavior patterns and formulate positive approaches for dealing with each. TARGET AUDIENCE Nursing Managers and Charge Nurses FEE $60 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3.75 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/thinking-on-your-feet-survival-skills-for-the-charge-nurse-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110726 DTEND:20110727 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110520T163303 LAST-MODIFIED:20110525T120012 UID:2491@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Verbal Judo: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention in the Hospital Setting DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, July 26 12:45 PM – 4:45 PM Check in @ 12:30 PM Education Room - Abbeville Area Medical Center –Abbeville, SC Richard Cole, MS, NCACII, CEAP, MAC, CCS Purpose: Provide participants with a de-escalation technique to improve patient and staff safety. OBJECTIVE: Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Discuss the importance of professionalism in healthcare as a means to prevent crises or violence. • Practice verbal and non-verbal techniques to de-escalate a situation at any point of anger cycle. • Demonstrate physical techniques to protect self and others. TARGET AUDIENCE All Healthcare Professionals FEE $60 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3.75 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.75 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.75 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Social Workers: This program has been approved for 3.75 clock hours of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 4.5 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists. SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 4.5 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.375 CEUs (3.75 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/verbal-judo-non-violent-crisis-intervention-in-the-hospital-setting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110805 DTEND:20110806 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110512T154844 LAST-MODIFIED:20110630T113610 UID:2474@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Behavioral Disorders in the School Aged Child DESCRIPTION: Friday, August 5   8:30 AM – 12:45 PM  Check in @ 8:00 AM Cafeteria – Palmetto High School 804 North Hamilton Street – Williamston, SC Larry Belle, LISW-CP Purpose: To achieve a better understanding of behavioral disorders in the school aged child.   OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Demonstrate understanding of basic knowledge for ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, early bipolar disorder, and depression in children Describe symptom presentations most likely to be observed in treatment setting for ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, early bipolar disorder, and depression in children List essential diagnostic criteria for ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, early onset bipolar disorder and depression in children Design specific interventions for ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, early onset bipolar disorder and depression in children TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses, LPNs, Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists FEE $ 60 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 4 contact hours. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 4 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 4.8 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 4.8 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/behavioral-disorders-in-the-school-aged-child/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110914 DTEND:20110915 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110503T163056 LAST-MODIFIED:20110822T084842 UID:2461@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:12 Lead EKG DESCRIPTION:Wednesday, September 14 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Education Classroom – Laurens County Healthcare System – Clinton, SC Jody J. Grahn, MSN, APRN, BC Purpose: To provide participants with the skills needed to perform 12 Lead EKG's. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Identify the functional Anatomy of the cardiovascular system. Describe the electrode placement, polarity, PQRST configuration, and view of the heart for each of the 12 leads on an electrocardiogram. Define vector while relating to a 12-lead EKG. Critically analyze the PQRST complex on the EKG for abnormalities of interval length, depression, elevation, inversion, notching and intrinsicoid deflection. List the steps for axis determination, its usefulness, and common causes of left and right axis deviation. Describe the Hallmarks of LAH, LPH, RBBB, and LBBB. Identify the ECG changes associated with myocardial ischemia, injury and infarction. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses, Respiratory Therapist, and Cardiovascular Technology Professionals FEE $ 90 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 7 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 7 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Others: This program is approved for 0.7 CEUs (7.0 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/12-lead-ekg/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110715 DTEND:20110717 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110503T162801 LAST-MODIFIED:20110629T114026 UID:2459@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Lymphedema Management DESCRIPTION:Wednesday, July 15 & Thursday, July 16 Day 1: 8:30 AM – 4 PM Check in @ 8:15 AM Day 2: 8:30 AM – 12:45 PM Check in @ 8:15 AM Healthy Futures Trust Room – Anmed Health North Campus – Anderson, SC Jeanne Nourse, BSOT, OTR/L, CLT-LANA Purpose: To provide participants with information to evaluate and treat patients suffering from lymphedema. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: • Identify basic types of lymphedema as primary or secondary • Discuss contra-indications to treatment • Review intervention with documentation and tips for coding/modifications and materials/products • Demonstrate proper basic manual edema mobilization techniques regarding arm and leg edemas • Apply basic bandaging techniques to lower extremity and foot • Apply basic bandaging techniques to upper extremity, hand, head, and neck TARGET AUDIENCE Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Registered Nurses FEE $120 for non-members; $50 for supplies for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 10 contact hours. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 12 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists. SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 12 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Registration & Fee: MUST be received by June 29 so supplies can be ordered. Special Instructions: Participants should wear a tank top/sports bra and shorts. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/lymphedema-management-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110805 DTEND:20110806 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110503T162141 LAST-MODIFIED:20110725T143759 UID:2457@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:The SLP’s Guide to Working with Tracheostomized Patients DESCRIPTION:Friday, August 5 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM Check in @ 8:00 AM Medical Staff Auditorium – Greenville Memorial Hospital – Greenville, SC Christa P. Likes, MSR, CCC-SLP Description: Participants will learn the effects of tracheostomy tubes on communication & swallowing. Ventilation types & the various parts of tracheostomy tubes will be identified. The benefits & methods of developing an interdisciplinary tracheostomy team will be presented; including descriptions of the role of the SLP within that team. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: • Describe the benefits of and method for creating an interdisciplinary tracheostomy team. • Identify the anatomical and physiological effects of tracheostomy tubes on communication and swallowing. • Discuss the basic modes of ventilation. • Describe the role of the medical SLP caring for patients with tracheostomy tubes. • Identify the parts of the tracheostomy tubes. TARGET AUDIENCE Speech Language Pathologists, Licensed Nurses, Respiratory Therapists and Interested Others FEE $50 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3.5 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.5 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners. Others: This program is approved for 0.35 CEUs (3.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. Speech Language Pathology & Audiology:  This course is offered for 0.35  ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area). LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/the-slp%e2%80%99s-guide-to-working-with-tracheostomized-patients-and-developing-an-interdisciplinary-tracheostomy-team/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110601 DTEND:20110603 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110427T160529 LAST-MODIFIED:20110601T085451 UID:2439@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Fundamental Critical Care Support Course DESCRIPTION:Thursday, June 2 and Friday, June 3 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Check in @ 7:45 AM 2nd Floor Conference Room - Montgomery Center for Family Medicine - Self Regional Healthcare – Greenwood, SC Multiple Faculty to include Physicians, Advanced Practice Nurses, and Respiratory Therapists   Purpose: A two-day comprehensive course addressing fundamental management principles for the first 24 hours of critical care.   OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: Prioritize assessment needs for the critically ill patient. Select appropriate diagnostic tests. Identify and respond to significant changes in the unstable patient. Recognize and initiate management of acute life-threatening conditions. Determine the need for expert consultation and/or patient transfer and prepare the practitioner for optimally accomplishing transfer.   TARGET AUDIENCE Medical Residents, Licensed Nurses, Respiratory Therapists and any individuals who are in a health care profession may attend the provider component of the FCCS course.   FEE $230 for non members; $75 for AHEC members; Fee includes textbook Fundamental Critical Care Support Fourth Edition by the Society of Critical Care Medicine   REGISTRATION Registration deadline is May 12 so books can be ordered. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged.   CREDIT Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 14.75 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education  for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Others: This program is approved for 1.475 CEUs ( 14.75 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. Licensed Nurses: Attendees of this one day workshop will be awarded 16 contact hours.  In order to receive hours you must both days and fill out a CNE evaluation form. SCNA is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The Vermont State Nurses’ Association, Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.   CONFLICT OF INTEREST A Conflict of Interest occurs when an individual has an opportunity to affect educational content about health-care products or services of a commercial interest with which she/he has a financial relationship. The planners and presenters of this CNE activity have disclosed relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests pertaining to this activity. SCNA has conflict of interest disclosures on file for all presenters and planners.   NON-ENDORSEMENT OF PRODUCTS Provision of this education activity by SCNA does not imply endorsement by SCNA or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. SCNA gratefully acknowledges the support of companies to support the presentations of speakers. Commercial support does not influence the design and scientific objectivity of any SCNA educational activity.   OFF LABEL PRODUCT USE SCNA does not endorse the off label use of any products for a purpose other than for which it was approved by the FDA. Requirements for successful completion of the course include a passing grade (70% in the post –test, satisfactory performance in the skill stations, and 90% attendance at course functions. Attendees who have successfully completed the FCCS Course requirement will receive a dated Certificate of Completion and a dated provider card from the Society of Critical Care Medicine.   LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/fundamental-critical-care-support-course/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20111006 DTEND:20111007 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110427T160002 LAST-MODIFIED:20110427T160002 UID:2438@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Hemodynamic Monitoring DESCRIPTION:Thursday, October 6 9 AM – 12:15 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Board Room – Oconee Memorial Hospital – Seneca, SC Donna McCauley, RN, MSN, CCRN Purpose: To provide participants with the skills necessary for hemodynamic monitoring. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Describe invasive hemodynamic monitoring. • Discuss the indications for use, care and maintenance of the pulmonary artery catheter as well as at least 3 complications. • Discuss set-up and troubleshooting basics for invasive monitoring. • Discuss appropriate waveforms for RA, RV, PCWP and normal values. • Discuss and define preload, afterload and contractility. • Interpret normal and abnormal hemodynamic profiles and appropriate response to findings. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses FEE $50 for non members; No Fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/hemodynamic-monitoring-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110512 DTEND:20110513 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110427T155259 LAST-MODIFIED:20110427T155259 UID:2437@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Needs of the Medically Fragile Child in the School Setting DESCRIPTION:Thursday, May 12 12:00 PM – 4:15 PM Check in @ 11:45 AM Room 206 – Spearman Elementary School – Piedmont, SC Susie F. Peden, BSN, MHSA Purpose: To provide participants with the knowledge and skill to deliver the best care to medically fragile children in the school setting. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Discuss implications in the school setting for special needs children and/or medically fragile children. • Recognize children within the school setting that may need to be closely monitored for potential medical or emotional problems. • Recognize seizure activity and its impact on students. • Discuss evidence based guidelines, symptoms, triggers, and treatment of asthma. • Identify ways to work with students, families, teachers and other professionals to create a safe environment in which the child continues to achieve educational goals. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses Working in a School Setting FEE $60 for non members; No Fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 4 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/needs-of-the-medically-fragile-child-in-the-school-setting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110602 DTEND:20110603 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110331T165245 LAST-MODIFIED:20110331T165507 UID:2403@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Emergency Department Treatment of the Psychiatric Patient for RNs DESCRIPTION:Thursday, June 2 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Check in @ 9:15 AM Education Classroom - Laurens County Healthcare System – Clinton, SC Anne Palmer, RN and Regina McDonald, RN Purpose: To provide participants with a foundation to identify, communicate and treat the psychiatric patient in the Emergency Department. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Discuss common psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. • Describe common signs and symptoms of patient in crisis. • Describe the characteristics of a possible psychiatric patient. • Discuss staff and lay persons attitudes regarding psychiatric diagnoses and care of the psychiatric patient. • Demonstrate effective communication techniques with a psychiatric patient. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses FEE $40 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 2 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/emergency-department-treatment-of-the-psychiatric-patient-for-rns-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110602 DTEND:20110603 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110331T165044 LAST-MODIFIED:20110531T085736 UID:2402@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Care of the Psychiatric Patient in the Emergency Department for Non-Licensed Personnel DESCRIPTION:Thursday, June 2 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Check in @12:15 PM Education Classroom - Laurens County Healthcare System – Clinton, SC Anne Palmer, RN and Regina McDonald, RN Purpose: To provide participants with a foundation to identify, communicate and care for the psychiatric patient in the Emergency Department. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Discuss common psychiatric diagnosis. • Describe common signs and symptoms of a patient in crisis. • Describe the characteristics of a possible psychiatric patient. • Discuss staff and lay persons attitudes regarding psychiatric diagnoses and care of the psychiatric patient. • Demonstrate effective communication techniques with a psychiatric patient.   TARGET AUDIENCE Nursing Assistants, Mental Health Technicians, Emergency Room Technicians, Administrative Staff, Security, Interested Others FEE $40 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT This program is approved for 0.2 CEUs (2 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/care-of-the-psychiatric-patient-in-the-emergency-department-for-non-licensed-personnel-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110519 DTEND:20110520 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110329T151221 LAST-MODIFIED:20110413T112645 UID:2379@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Music Therapy With Hospitalized Children DESCRIPTION: Thursday, May 19 2:00 PM– 4:15 PM Check in @ 1:45 PM Support Tower Room 51, Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SC Lisa Hanson, MT-BC and Elizabeth York, PhD, MT-BC Purpose: To help healthcare professionals better understand the profession of Music Therapy and its use in the pediatric setting. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: • Describe the education, clinical training requirments and employment settings of a Board Certified Music Therapist. • Identify areas that music therapists can work with children in the hospital setting. • List evidence based music therapy goals in a hospital setting. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses, Physicians, Clinical Social Workers and related services such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Respiratory Therapists and Speech Language Pathologist that work with children in a hospital setting. FEE $40 for non-members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 2 contact hours. Social Work: This program has been approved for 2 clock hours of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 2 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 2.4 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists. SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 2.4 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Speech Pathologists: This program has been approved for 2.0 clock hours of continuing education for Speech Pathologists by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Board of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/music-therapy-with-hospitalized-children/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110616 DTEND:20110617 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110322T120005 LAST-MODIFIED:20110322T120005 UID:2369@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Thinking On Your Feet: Survival Skills for the Charge Nurse DESCRIPTION: Thursday, June 16 12:45 PM – 4:45 PM  Check in @ 12:30 PM Branham Conference Center – Baptist Easley Hospital – Easley, SC Peggy Dulaney, MSN, RN Purpose: To provide an overview of skills needed to perform the charge nurse role. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: • Describe the role expectations of a charge nurse • Identify 3 or more characteristics of an effective clinical leader • List the keys to appropriate delegation • Identify critical thinking skills that are important for a charge nurse • Outline problem-solving strategies for selected clinical scenarios • Describe 3 or more “difficult” behavior patterns and formulate positive approaches for dealing with each. TARGET AUDIENCE Nursing Managers and Charge Nurses FEE $55 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3.75 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/thinking-on-your-feet-survival-skills-for-the-charge-nurse-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110614 DTEND:20110615 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110322T115847 LAST-MODIFIED:20110322T120323 UID:2368@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Thinking On Your Feet: Survival Skills for the Charge Nurse DESCRIPTION: Tuesday, June 14 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Check in @ 8:15 AM Branham Conference Center – Baptist Easley Hospital – Easley, SC Peggy Dulaney, MSN, RN Purpose: To provide an overview of skills needed to perform the charge nurse role. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: • Describe the role expectations of a charge nurse • Identify 3 or more characteristics of an effective clinical leader • List the keys to appropriate delegation • Identify critical thinking skills that are important for a charge nurse • Outline problem-solving strategies for selected clinical scenarios • Describe 3 or more “difficult” behavior patterns and formulate positive approaches for dealing with each. TARGET AUDIENCE Nursing Managers and Charge Nurses FEE $55 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3.75 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/thinking-on-your-feet-survival-skills-for-the-charge-nurse/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110620 DTEND:20110625 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110316T102731 LAST-MODIFIED:20110531T133458 UID:2366@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Forensic Nurse Training Seminar DESCRIPTION:Monday, June 20, 2011 - Friday, June 24, 2011 M-F: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM   Check in @ 8:15 AM Classroom - Godshall Staffing - Greenville, SC Instructor: Pam Belkevitz, RN, BSN, SANE-A, CEN   (SANE Coordinator Baptist Easley) The purpose of this training seminar is to teach interested Registered Nurses how to better care for their patients by recognizing, collecting and preserving evidence, interviewing victims and linking them to vital community resources for follow up.  This nationally recognized training seminar is an intense 40 hour didactic class with written and post clinical requirements.  Lectures by leading experts in their respective fields will discuss the forensic investigation from trauma to trial. OBJECTIVES: • Discuss the importance of the Multidisciplinary and Inter-professional Team Concept. • Identify professional affiliates involved in providing care to the sexual assault victim. • Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the SANE. • Review IAFN (International Association of Forensic Nurses) publications. • Review the male and female anatomical structure. • Discuss genital examination normal vs. abnormal findings and trauma identification. • Describe the components of the forensic exam. • Discuss the steps for obtaining a health history. • Identify essential components of a psychosocial assessment. • Identify essential components of a physical assessment • Identify common mechanisms of injury, patterns of injury, and response to injury. • Articulate the steps of evidence collection. • Summarize assistive techniques and equipment used with evidence collection. • Discuss importance of documentation. • Discuss the Dynamics of Sexual Assault. • Describe the role of SANE in the courtroom as an expert or factual witness. • Describe psychological reactions to sexual assault. • Recognize reasons and for non-reporting. • Discuss ethics in working with Sexual Assault Case. • Discuss the components of human trafficking, marital rape, domestic violence, and date rape. • Discuss the Nursing Management of the Sexual Assault Patient. TARGET AUDIENCE Emergency Room Nurses, OB-GYN Nurses, Nurse Practitioners REGISTRATION Fee: $250.00 for non-consortium members $75.00 for Upstate AHEC consortium members. This includes textbook and all classroom materials. Lunch will be on your own every day.  Registration will not be complete until fee is paid.  Books have to be ordered in advance. Registration Deadline: May 27, 2011 so books can be ordered. CREDIT Registered Nurses:  Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 40 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/sexual-assault-nurse-examiner-forensic-nurse-training-seminar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110610 DTEND:20110611 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110315T164820 LAST-MODIFIED:20110531T152458 UID:2362@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Proper Foot Care Course for Registered Nurses DESCRIPTION:Friday, June 10 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM Check in @ 8:15 AM InService Education Classroom – Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital – Anderson, SC Donna D. Burroughs, APRN-BC, CDE, CWCN Purpose: Provide licensed nurses best practices for providing proper foot care to their patients. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: • List components of a lower extremity exam • Identify different levels of foot care • Identify various types of lower extremities complications that effect foot care • Demonstrate proper foot care techniques TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses FEE $90 for non-members; No Fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 7 contact hours. Prerequisite: Participants must bring Safety Glasses required for clinical. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/proper-foot-care-course-for-registered-nurses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110331 DTEND:20110401 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110302T163653 LAST-MODIFIED:20110302T164225 UID:2341@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Basic Arrhythmia DESCRIPTION:Thursday, March 31 9 AM – 1:15 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Classroom – Edgefield County Hospital – Edgefield, SC Greg Robinson, RN, EMT-P Purpose: To provide practitioners with basic knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology and techniques for identifying various dysrhythmias. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: • Review basic knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology. • Identify representations of the cardiac cycle on the ECG. • Describe techniques used for identifying the characteristics of various dysrhythmias. • Outline measurement and count techniques essential for rhythm interpretation. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses and Respiratory Therapists FEE $60 for non-members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 4 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/basic-arrhythmia-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110520 DTEND:20110521 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110217T152104 LAST-MODIFIED:20110330T095234 UID:2323@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Laryngectomy 101: Assessment and Rehabilitation DESCRIPTION:Friday, May 20 9:15 AM – 4:45 PM Check in @ 9:00 AM Instructor: Caryn F. Melvin, PhD CCC-SLP Speech Pathologist Dorn VA Medical Center Columbia, SC Conference Center Room 2 Greenville Memorial Medical Center 701 Grove Road Greenville, SC 29605 Purpose: To provide information needed to provide services to the laryngectomized individual to include voice restoration, the artificial larynx device (ALD), esophageal speech and the tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Describe anatomical changes following laryngectomy. • Name 3 methods of voice restoration available to the laryngectomee,the pros/cons of each method and the protocol for candidate selection. • Demonstrate appropriate use of an ALD. • Demonstrate beginning esophageal speech. • Recall the steps involved in placing and maintaining a tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis (TEP). • Discuss HME use. • Demonstrate appropriate placement of an HME system. • Verbalize the lifestyle/bodily changes and important safety precautions following laryngectomy. • Describe swallowing changes and potential difficulties following laryngectomy. • Name services available at the state and national level to assist laryngectomees in obtaining information. TARGET AUDIENCE Speech Language Pathologists, Licensed Nurses and interested others FEE $80 for non members; No Fee for AHEC members For Complete Program and Credit Information: CLICK HERE LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/laryngectomy-101-assessment-and-rehabilitation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110426 DTEND:20110427 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110216T161802 LAST-MODIFIED:20110216T161802 UID:2312@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:In Honor of Administrative Professionals Join Us for Communicating With Style – AM Session DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, April 26 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Check In @ 10:15 AM Board Room – Oconee Medical Center – Seneca, SC John D. Furnell, BA Purpose: Participants of this session will learn how and why communication breaks down and appreciate the benefits of effective communication skills. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Develop the skills for effective, interactive communication. • Discuss different communication styles. • Learn at least 5 steps to better listening skills. TARGET AUDIENCE Administrative Professionals FEE $35 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT This program is approved for 0.15 CEUs (1.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/in-honor-of-administrative-professionals-join-us-for-communicating-with-style-%e2%80%93-am-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110426 DTEND:20110427 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110216T161526 LAST-MODIFIED:20110216T161526 UID:2311@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:In Honor of Administrative Professionals Join Us for Communicating With Style – PM Session DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, April 26 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Check In @ 12:45 PM Board Room – Oconee Medical Center – Seneca, SC John D. Furnell, BA Purpose: Participants of this session will learn how and why communication breaks down and appreciate the benefits of effective communication skills. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Develop the skills for effective, interactive communication. • Discuss different communication styles. • Learn at least 5 steps to better listening skills. TARGET AUDIENCE Administrative Professionals FEE $35 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT This program is approved for 0.15 CEUs (1.5 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/in-honor-of-administrative-professionals-join-us-for-communicating-with-style-%e2%80%93-pm-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110427 DTEND:20110428 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110216T160839 LAST-MODIFIED:20110216T160839 UID:2310@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:GYN Oncology DESCRIPTION:Wednesday, April 27 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Check In @ 12:45 PM Support Tower Room 41 – Greenville Memorial Hospital – Greenville, SC Instructors: Larry Puls, MD, Kari V. Savage, RN, OCN, Mary Ellen Fisher, RN Purpose: To provide information regarding Gynecological Cancers so that staff will be better prepared to take care of Gynecological Cancer patients. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Discuss ovarian cancer screening. • Discuss the nurse’s role in caring for patients with cervical, endometrial, ovarian and vulvar cancers. • Identify side effects and management of chemotherapy. • Discuss the role of intraperitoneal chemotherapy in ovarian cancer treatment. • Describe sexuality issues for the GYN cancer survivor. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Dieticians, Social Workers, Counselors and Therapists FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3 contact hours. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Dietitians: 3 hours of CPE for registered dietitians. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 3 clock hours of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Others: This program is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/gyn-oncology/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110502 DTEND:20110504 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110216T155130 LAST-MODIFIED:20110216T155130 UID:2309@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Review Course DESCRIPTION:Monday, May 2 & Tuesday, May 3 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:30 AM Conference Room E – Hillcrest Memorial Hospital – Simpsonville, SC Donna McCauley, RN, MSN, CCRN Purpose: Provide participants with knowledge and skills to prepare them to take the critical care registered nurse certification exam. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Describe the requirements for taking the CCRN Exam and test taking strategies. • Discuss the theory of AACN’s synergy model as it relates to the critically ill patient. • Define patient centered care. • Discuss the components of a complete adult physical assessment TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses preparing to take the CCRN certification exam or updating their skills. FEE $150 for non members; $50 for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 12.5 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/critical-care-registered-nurse-ccrn-review-course/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110511 DTEND:20110512 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110216T150200 LAST-MODIFIED:20110216T150200 UID:2307@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Love The One You Are With DESCRIPTION:Wednesday, May 11 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Check in @ 12:45 PM Board Room – Oconee Medical Center – Seneca, SC John D. Furnell, BA Purpose: This session will help participants understand the value of a positive workplace culture as well as give them insight on how to stay engaged in their work. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Define work ethic and professionalism and show how the two are related. • Demonstrate how a positive attitude affects the quality of health care. • Identify at least 3 ways to create a positive workplace culture to improve services provided and employee retention. TARGET AUDIENCE Healthcare Professionals FEE $35 for non members; No Fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 1.5 contact hours. Dietitians: 1.5 hours of CPE for registered dietitians. Respiratory Care Practitioners: 1.5 clock hours will be awarded by Upstate AHEC, an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 1.5 clock hours of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 1.8 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists. SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 1.8 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 1.5 CEUs (0.15 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/love-the-one-you-are-with/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110621 DTEND:20110623 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110216T145215 LAST-MODIFIED:20110216T145215 UID:2305@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Progressive Critical Care Nurse (PCCN) Review Course DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, June 21 & Wednesday, June 22 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:30 AM Classroom B – Hillcrest Memorial Hospital – Simpsonville, SC Donna McCauley, RN, MSN, CCRN Purpose: Provide participants with knowledge and skills to prepare them to take the progressive critical care nurse certification exam. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Describe the requirements for taking the Progressive Critical Care Nurse certification exam and test taking strategies. • Discuss the theory of AACN’s synergy model as it relates to the critically ill patient. • Define patient centered care. • Discuss the components of a complete adult physical assessment. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses preparing to take the Progressive Critical Care Nurse certification exam or updating their skills. FEE $150 for non members; $50 for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 12.5 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/progressive-critical-care-nurse-pccn-review-course/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110608 DTEND:20110609 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110216T141929 LAST-MODIFIED:20110216T143348 UID:2303@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Hemodynamic Monitoring DESCRIPTION:Wednesday, June 8 9 AM – 12:15 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM BEH Conference Center – Baptist Easley Hospital – Easley, SC Donna McCauley, RN, MSN, CCRN Purpose: To provide participants with the skills necessary for hemodynamic monitoring. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Describe invasive hemodynamic monitoring. • Discuss the indications for use, care and maintenance of the pulmonary artery catheter as well as at least 3 complications. • Discuss set-up and troubleshooting basics for invasive monitoring. • Discuss appropriate waveforms for RA, RV, PCWP and normal values. • Discuss and define preload, afterload and contractility. • Interpret normal and abnormal hemodynamic profiles and appropriate response to findings. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses FEE $50 for non members; No Fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/hemodynamic-monitoring-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110721 DTEND:20110722 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110216T140400 LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T162000 UID:2302@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Basic Arrhythmia DESCRIPTION:Thursday, July 21 9 AM – 1:15 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Education Classroom – Laurens Country Healthcare System – Clinton, SC Greg Robinson, RN, EMT-P Purpose: To provide practitioners with basic knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology and techniques for identifying various dysrhythmias. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: • Review basic knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology. • Identify representations of the cardiac cycle on the ECG. • Describe techniques used for identifying the characteristics of various dysrhythmias. • Outline measurement and count techniques essential for rhythm interpretation. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses and Respiratory Therapists FEE $60 for non-members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 4 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/basic-arrhythmia-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110516 DTEND:20110518 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110209T155519 LAST-MODIFIED:20110209T155652 UID:2253@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Nurse Executive/Nurse Executive-Advanced Review Seminar DESCRIPTION: To Register on the ANCC website: Click Here General Information Monday, May 16 & Tuesday, May 17, 2011 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Registration 7:45 AM) Greenville Hospital System Patewood Corporate Service Center Building 255 – Conference Room A and B 255 Enterprise Boulevard Greenville, SC 29615 Speaker Virginia Wilson, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, NE-BC Summary This seminar is produced by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Institute for Credentialing Innovation. Review seminars offer practical applications, valuable study tips, and solid strategies that you can use immediately in preparation for certification exams. Core concentration areas pertaining to specialty area are: Art of Leadership Governing Body Regulating Agencies Problem Solving and CQI Nursing Research Human Resource Management Nursing Innovations Fiscal Management Legal and Ethical Issues Unionization Target Audience Licensed Nurses who wish to prepare to take the Nurse Executive/Executive Advanced Review Certification Exam. Purpose This course will offer practical applications, valuable study tips and solid strategies that can be used immediately in preparation to take the Nurse Executive certification exam. Credit A maximum of 14 contact hours may be earned by learners who successfully complete this continuing nursing education activity. The American Nurses Association Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development is accredited as a provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. ANCC Provider Number 0023. ANA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 6178. The ANA Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development includes ANCC's Institute for Credentialing Innovation. Note: This Nurse Executive/Nurse Executive-Advanced review seminar is being hosted by Upstate AHEC. Seminar Fee Registration Deadline: May 2, 2011 Nurse Executive Review Seminar   Nursing Executive (General)       $345.00 Nursing Executive (Host Staff/ANA member)       $310.00 A content slide handbook is included in your registration Supplemental Educational Material: We strongly recommend having the Nurse Executive Review & Resource Manual for this review seminar. We are currently offering the manual to you at a discounted rate of $63.00 for ANA members or $72.00 for non-ANA members, when purchased with your on-line registration. Manuals purchased will be shipped to your preferred address after payment is received. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. There is a $10.00 shipping and handling fee for each manual ordered. ANCC offers Test Taking Techniques, a manual with tips and information on improving test scores for any ANCC certification exam. Test Taking Techniques is offered as an on-line course. The enrollment fee for the on-line course is $25.00. The enrollment fee allows you access to the on-line course for three (3) months after the month in which you enroll. You may enroll for the on-line course by visiting http://blue.isoph.com/ancc/catalog.aspx. Payment Options: Note: Only online credit card payments will be accepted for this review seminar To Download the Full Brochure, Click Here LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/nurse-executivenurse-executive-advanced-review-seminar-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110429 DTEND:20110501 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110208T113526 LAST-MODIFIED:20110405T153931 UID:2228@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:APTA (American Physical Therapy Association Clinical) Instructor Education and Credentialing Program DESCRIPTION:April 29-30,2011 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM  Registration at 7:30 AM The Greer Campus of Greenville Technical College Building 301, Rooms 120 & 121 2522 Locust Hill Road. Taylors, SC Instructor: Barbara Wilson, PT, DPT, is a Credentialed Clinical Trainer recognized by APTA. Description: This voluntary program is designed primarily for people interested in or involved with clinical education (clinical instructors [CIs], center coordinators of clinical education [CCCEs], academic coordinators of clinical education [ACCEs]) and is recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as a Clinical Instructor (CI) Education and Credentialing Program. The program is divided into two distinct parts: CI Education Program via an interactive didactic course format that is appropriate to all clinical educators, and Assessment Center (credentialing) of curricula outcomes through six simulated situations available only to Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. These components are used together to first provide, and then assess, the knowledge and skill identified as essential for Clinical Instructors. The program addresses issues of: The relationship and partnership between the academic program and the clinical site and roles of the ACCE/DCE, CCCE, CI, and student. Planning and preparing for students during their clinical education experiences Developing and facilitating learning experiences in practice tailored to meet specific student needs. Developing skills in and supporting ongoing learning through formative and summative evaluations. Identifying legal, regulatory, and ADA implications for clinical educators, including issues presented by HIPAA and Medicare, and Identifying and managing exceptional students and students with problems in clinical education. Outcomes of the CIECP are measured through an Assessment Center (credentialing) for physical therapy providers.  Participants apply information from the CIECP in six simulated situations. Upon receiving a passing score in each station in the Assessment Center, candidates will receive a Credentialed CI certificate from the APTA.  Other non-physical therapy healthcare providers are not eligible for credentialing by the APTA and may not participate in the assessment center. Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, PT/PTA students, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech Language Pathologists and Administrators. Fees: $95.00 APTA Members and/or Upstate AHEC Consortium Members $165.00 Non-APTA members and/or Non Upstate AHEC Consortium Members $165.00  Canadian PTs and PTAs $205.00 Other non-physical therapy health care providers Continuing Education Credit U.S. and Canadian Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants earn continuing education units (15 contact hours/1.5 CEUs) and a Clinical Instructor Credential. Non-physical therapy providers earn continuing education units (12 contact hours/1.2 CEUs) Prerequisite: To be eligible to attend this course, all participants must complete and submit the participant dossier (which can be found here: http://www.upstateahec.org/wp-content/uploads/Appendix-U-ParticipantDossier.doc) and accompanying documentation prior to taking the course. The credentialed trainer will review all documentation to determine the individual's acceptance into the course based on specified criteria (eg, current license as a PT or license/registration/certification as a PTA). Early registration is encouraged.  Registration is limited to the first 24 paid participants. Registration Deadline: April 1, 2011. The registration form and fee must be received by this date so materials can be ordered from APTA. To download the brochure with the complete information about this course, CLICK HERE. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/apta-american-physical-therapy-association-clinical-instructor-education-and-credentialing-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110401 DTEND:20110403 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110201T162913 LAST-MODIFIED:20110316T112841 UID:2208@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:2 Day Infant Course Based on NDT Principles DESCRIPTION:April 1 & 2, 2011 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Registration: 7:30 AM) Registration Deadline: March 24, 2011 Healthy Futures Trust Room (Basement) Anmed Health North Campus 2000 East Greenville Street Anderson, SC Conference Objectives Discuss the principles of assessment and treatment, (recognize subtle signs), used in NDT Baby Treatment and the appropriate application of these principles. Observe and critically analyze demonstrations of baby assessment, treatment techniques and sequences. Identify system impairments in babies with varied presentations while watching videotapes of infant assessments and live treatment demonstrations. Practice Baby Treatment facilitation techniques with dolls. Target Audience Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Speech Pathologist. Credit Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 18 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 18 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Speech Pathologists: This program has been approved for 15 hours of continuing education for Speech Pathologists by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists. Course Fee: Fee:     $350 for non members $200 for AHEC members Click Here To Download Brochure LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/2-day-infant-course-based-on-ndt-principles/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110404 DTEND:20110405 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110201T144019 LAST-MODIFIED:20110302T164141 UID:2204@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Basic Arrhythmia DESCRIPTION:Monday, April 4 9 AM – 1:15 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Education Classroom – Laurens County Healthcare System – Clinton, SC Greg Robinson, RN, EMT-P Purpose: To provide practitioners with basic knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology and techniques for identifying various dysrhythmias. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: • Review basic knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology. • Identify representations of the cardiac cycle on the ECG. • Describe techniques used for identifying the characteristics of various dysrhythmias. • Outline measurement and count techniques essential for rhythm interpretation. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses and Respiratory Therapists FEE $60 for non-members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 4 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/basic-arrhythmia-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110409 DTEND:20110411 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110201T142709 LAST-MODIFIED:20110405T154136 UID:2202@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Certification Preparation Workshop: A Process for Perioperative Nursing Achievement DESCRIPTION: Saturday, April 9 & Sunday, April 10 8:30 AM– 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:15 AM Greenville Memorial Hospital – Greenville, SC Day 1, April 9: Support Tower Room 51 Day 2, April 10: Conference Room 1 M. Renee Khalar, RN, BSN, MBA, CNOR Purpose: Provide participants with a review of the scope of practice of providing care to patients before, during and after surgery. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: • Identify the construct of the Certified Nurse of the Operating Room exam. • Describe perioperative nursing interventions to achieve the patient outcome criteria of freedom from injury in the perioperative environment. • Describe perioperative nursing interventions to achieve the patient outcome criteria of freedom from infection in the perioperative environment. • Discuss perioperative patient outcomes related to changes in the physiological and psychological response to surgical intervention. • Apply critical thinking skills in caring for patients with perioperative complications. • Review the Nursing Process in Perioperative Nursing. • List perioperative nursing activities that provide competent, ethical, and legal care of the patient. • Discuss unique nursing test taking strategies. TARGET AUDIENCE Operating Room Nurses FEE $150 for non-members; $50 fee for AHEC members CREDIT This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. AORN recognized this activity as continuing education for registered nurses. This recognition did not imply that AORN or the ANCC Commission on Accreditation approved or endorsed any product included in the presentation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 13.1 contact hours. To ensure your space, preregistration and payment must be received by April 1, 2011. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/certification-preparation-workshop-a-process-for-perioperative-nursing-achievement/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110308 DTEND:20110309 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110128T150304 LAST-MODIFIED:20110128T152923 UID:2184@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:IV Therapy: Initial LPN Training; RN Review DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, March 8 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Check in @ 9:15 AM Classroom – Edgefield Memorial Hospital – Edgefield, SC Karen T. Johnson, RN, MSN, MBA, CRNI Purpose: To provide review to RNs, and to prepare LPNs, to insert peripheral intravenous devices and to administer IV therapy via a peripheral IV in accordance to the South Carolina Board of Nursing Advisory Opinions. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Identify the legal scope of practice and accountability of the registered nurse in the administration of intravenous therapy in South Carolina. • Identify the legal scope of practice and accountability of the licensed practical nurse in the administration of intravenous therapy in South Carolina. • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the peripheral venous system as related to intravenous therapy. • State the reasons for the administration of intravenous therapy. • Identify the nursing responsibilities when administering intravenous therapy. • List potential complications of intravenous therapy and preventative measures and treatment. • Identify appropriate upper extremity sites for intravenous therapy. • State the principles of aseptic technique and the use of standard precaution when performing intravenous therapy. • Demonstrate correct intravenous insertion and removal techniques of peripheral intravenous lines. • Identify resources for determining drug incompatibilities and best intravenous therapy practice. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses FEE $80 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Practical Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/iv-therapy-initial-lpn-training-rn-review/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110317 DTEND:20110318 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110128T140643 LAST-MODIFIED:20110128T141251 UID:2182@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Protecting Patient Privacy in the Information Age (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Thursday, March 17 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Webinar Kelly Jolley, Esq Purpose: Provide healthcare providers current information regarding protecting patient privacy when using electronic medical records. Webinar Description: This webinar is designed to provide healthcare providers current information for protecting patient privacy when using electronic medical records. The speaker will discuss core privacy and security provisions of the economic stimulus legislation, examine issues that lead to litigation or conflict in the healthcare industry and identify practical approaches to protecting electronic medical records and the specifics of breach reporting. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Discuss the core privacy and security provisions of the economic stimulus legislation • Focus on issues that will lead to litigation or conflict in the healthcare industry • Identify practical approaches to protecting electronic medical records and breach reporting TARGET AUDIENCE Primary Healthcare Providers, Rural Hospital Administrators, Office Managers, Health IT Personnel and Interested Others FEE No fee CREDIT None LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/protecting-patient-privacy-in-the-information-age-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110311 DTEND:20110312 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110127T155958 LAST-MODIFIED:20110128T141333 UID:2173@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Pediatric Physical Assessment DESCRIPTION:Friday, March 11 9 AM – 4:00 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Community Room – The Cottages at Brushy Creek – Greer Memorial Campus – Greer, SC Brenda Wulfekotte, RN-C, MS, FNP Purpose: To provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to perform a physical assessment on a pediatric patient. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Identify appropriate pediatric assessment techniques. • Recognize specific red flags while performing an assessment of the child. • Describe appropriate management of selected pediatric respiratory disorders. • Discuss appropriate pediatric pain management strategies. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses FEE $75 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 5.5 contact hours. SPECIAL REQUEST OF PARTICIPANTS: Participants should bring a flashlight and an otoscope/ophtalmascope to class for practice LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/pediatric-physical-assessment-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110514 DTEND:20110515 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110114T154636 LAST-MODIFIED:20110114T154636 UID:2155@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Surgical Technology National Certification Exam Review DESCRIPTION:Saturday, May 14 9 AM – 4:00 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Classroom – Laurens County Healthcare System – Clinton, SC Kathy Patnaude, CST, AOT Purpose: To provide a review of the practice of surgical technology. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Review standards of care for pre-operative preparation. • Review standards of care for post-operative procedures. • Review the standards of care for intra-operative procedures. • Review protocol for equipment sterilization/maintenance • Review anatomy, physiology, microbiology and surgical pharmacology. • Examine study preparation tips using the NBSTSA Candidate Handbook (2nd Edition). • Practice test questions with review. TARGET AUDIENCE Surgical technologists FEE $75 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.55 CEUs, 5.5 clock hours-AHEC Surgical Technologists: This continuing education activity is approved by the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc., for 5.5 CE Credits of Continuing Education in surgical technology LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/surgical-technology-national-certification-exam-review-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110517 DTEND:20110518 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110114T153618 LAST-MODIFIED:20110114T153824 UID:2154@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Adult Physical Assessment DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, May 17 9 AM – 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Community Room – The Cottages at Brushy Creek – Greer, SC Donna McCauley, RN, MSN, CCRN Purpose: To provide information that will enable participants to perform an adult physical assessment. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Discuss at least 3 assessment tools used in the physical assessment of an adult. • State important areas of assessment of the cardiovascular system. • List 3 important areas of assessment of the respiratory system. • Describe at least 3 important areas of assessment of the neuro system. • Describe at least 3 important areas of assessment of the GI system. • Describe at least 3 important areas of assessment of the endocrine system. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses FEE $80 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.6 CEUs, 6 clock hours-AHEC Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/adult-physical-assessment-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110310 DTEND:20110311 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20110114T152543 LAST-MODIFIED:20110114T152616 UID:2153@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:The ABC’s of Stroke Rehabilitation DESCRIPTION: Thursday, March 10 1:15 PM – 4:30 PM Check in 1:00 PM Peggy Gardner Dean Classroom – AnMed Health North Campus – Anderson, SC Ann Marie Knight, PhD, CCC-SLP Purpose: To provide participants with an update on stroke rehabilitation. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: • Identify central nervous system structures that are important for cognition, language, and sensory-motor functions. • Identify the vasculature of central nervous system as it relates to structures important for cognition, language, and sensory-motor functions. • Differentiate stroke types, describe how a stroke is diagnosed, and list the early signs of stroke. • Explain how stoke lesions result in different speech, language, cognitive and sensory-motor deficits. • Describe at least three rehabilitation techniques used with stroke survivors. TARGET AUDIENCE Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and Nurses FEE $50 for non-members, No Fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.3 CEUs; 3 clock hours AHEC Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3 contact hours. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists. SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Speech Pathologists: This program has been approved for 3.0 clock hours of continuing education for Speech Pathologists by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Board of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists. Others: This program is approved for 0.3 CEUs (3clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/the-abc%e2%80%99s-of-stroke-rehabilitation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110302 DTEND:20110303 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101221T162159 LAST-MODIFIED:20110128T153653 UID:2116@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Managing Generational Differences in the Workplace DESCRIPTION: Wednesday, March 2 8:15 AM– 12:30 PM Check in @ 8:00 AM Board Room – Oconee Medical Center – Seneca, SC Peggy Dulaney, MSN, RN Purpose: To help healthcare professionals to better understand generational differences in the workplace. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: • Identify factors which have shaped the outlook and behaviors of each of the four generations in the workforce today. • Describe the management style preferred by each generation. • Discuss differences in the work ethic of each generation. • Identify sources of generational conflict in the workplace and develop positive strategies to minimize these conflicts. TARGET AUDIENCE Healthcare Professionals FEE $60 for non-members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.4 CEUs, 4 clock hours-AHEC Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 4 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Social Work: This program has been approved for 4 clock hours of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Dietitians: 4 hours of CPE for registered dietitians. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 4.8 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists. SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 4.8 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Radiologic Technologists: This course meets all criteria and has been approved by AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management for 4 Category A, ARRT continuing education credits. AHRA Reference Number: LEC3811 LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/managing-generational-differences-in-the-workplace/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110216 DTEND:20110217 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101221T161435 LAST-MODIFIED:20101221T162348 UID:2115@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Teaching Regulation Through Education and Experience – T.R.E.E. (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Wednesday, February 16 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Webinar Joan Bainer, MN, RN, NE, BC Purpose: To disseminate regulatory information as related to practice in the nursing community. Webinar Description: This webinar will provide information related to the legal aspects of nursing practice for licensed nurses in South Carolina and is being presented by Joan Bainer, MN,RN,NE,BC the current Board Administrator of Labor Licensing and Regulation, Office of Board Services of the SC State Board of Nursing. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Explain the Mission of the South Carolina State Board of Nursing • Define portions of The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) relevant to regulation and scope of nursing practice in SC. • Compare and contrast the role/scope of practice for the APRN, RN and LPN. • Recognize the grounds that may lead to the discipline of a licensee as well as reporting responsibilities. • Discuss applicable regulations from the Nurse Practice Act regarding delegations of nursing tasks/practice • Discuss purpose of proper documentation and legal implications for documentation. • Recognize proper documentation. • List important tools for documentation. • Locate available resources for competency requirements on website. • Recognize signs and symptoms of impairment of a chemically dependent or substance abuse nurse TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses FEE No fee CREDIT 0.2 CEUs, 2 clock hours-AHEC Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 2 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/teaching-regulation-through-education-and-experience-%e2%80%93-t-r-e-e-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110209 DTEND:20110210 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101221T095839 LAST-MODIFIED:20101221T095839 UID:2108@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:The New Definition of Women’s Cardiovascular Disease: Ischemic Heart Disease DESCRIPTION:Wednesday, February 9 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Young Lecture Hall – AnMed Health Medical Center Campus – Anderson, SC Jody Grahn, MSN, APRN, BC Purpose: To gain knowledge about Ischemic Heart Disease as it relates to women. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Discuss the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease as it applies to the female population. • Discuss the gender differences for presentation and pathophysiology of heart disease. • List risk factors for heart disease specific to women. • Review specific cardiovascular disease prevention recommendations for women. • Describe indications of diagnostic testing for the female patient with possible heart disease. • List standard Acute Coronary Syndrome Therapy. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Interested Others FEE $80 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.6 CEUs, 6 clock hours-AHEC Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6 contact hours. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 7.2 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 7.2 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists. SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.6 CEUs (6 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/the-new-definition-of-women%e2%80%99s-cardiovascular-disease-ischemic-heart-disease/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110322 DTEND:20110323 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101220T115259 LAST-MODIFIED:20110126T111434 UID:2098@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Addressing Bullying Among Youth: Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, March 22 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Webinar Judith Vessey, PhD, CRNP, MBA, FAAN Purpose: Provide school nurses and other healthcare professionals who work with youth best practices for prevention, assessment and intervention for youth who are victims of bullying. Webinar Description: Dr. Vessey is the Lelia Holden Carroll Professor in Nursing.  Her initial interest in teasing and bullying began over 15 years ago when she witnessed the difficulties that children with chronic conditions faced on being included in school. Since that time, she has worked on developing evidence-based screening tools and interventions to be used with school-aged youths. She has published, presented, and consulted widely on this topic.   In this Webinar, Dr Vessey will discuss the prevention model and its application to bullying.  She will also address best practices for school assessments and provide information on helpful, accessible resources available to school nurses and other healthcare professionals who work with youth. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: · Describe the prevention model and its application to bullying and related behaviors · Identify resources for bullying prevention available to school nurses and other individuals working with youths · List evidence-based strategies that can be used in assessing and managing bullying TARGET AUDIENCE School Nurses, Counselors and Therapists, Non Social Work FEE $20 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.1 CEUs, 1 clock hours-AHEC Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 1 contact hour. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Non Social Work: This program has been approved for 1 clock hour of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/addressing-bullying-among-youth-prevention-assessment-and-interventions-part-two-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110222 DTEND:20110223 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101220T114411 LAST-MODIFIED:20110107T152133 UID:2097@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:“More than Sticks and Stones”…An Overview of Youth Bullying in Society Today (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, February 22 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Webinar Judith Vessey, PhD, CRNP, MBA, FAAN Purpose: Provide school nurses and other healthcare professionals who work with youth an overview of youth bullying in today’s society. Webinar Description: Dr. Vessey is the Lelia Holden Carroll Professor in Nursing.  Her initial interest in teasing and bullying began over 15 years ago when she witnessed the difficulties that children with chronic conditions faced on being included in school. Since that time, she has worked on developing evidence-based screening tools and interventions to be used with school-aged youths. She has published, presented, and consulted widely on this topic.   In this Webinar, Dr Vessey will define bullying and identify youth at greatest risk for bullying. She will also examine the impact and consequences of bullying. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Describe the bullying and its various forms • Identify those characteristics that place youths at particular risk for bullying • List the impact and consequences of bullying to the recipients, instigators, and society at large TARGET AUDIENCE School Nurses, Counselors and Therapists, Non Social Work FEE $20 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.1 CEUs, 1 clock hours-AHEC Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 1 contact hour. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Non Social Work: This program has been approved for 1 clock hour of non-social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/addressing-bullying-among-youth-prevention-assessment-and-interventions-part-one-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110125 DTEND:20110126 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101220T113926 LAST-MODIFIED:20101220T113926 UID:2096@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Care of the Psychiatric Patient in the Emergency Department for Non-Licensed Personnel DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, January 25 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Check in @12:15 PM Tower Conference Rooms 3 & 4 – Oconee Medical Center- Seneca, SC Anne Palmer, RN and Regina McDonald, RN Purpose: To provide participants with a foundation to identify, communicate and care for the psychiatric patient in the Emergency Department. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Discuss common psychiatric diagnosis. • Describe common signs and symptoms of a patient in crisis. • Describe the characteristics of a possible psychiatric patient. • Discuss staff and lay persons attitudes regarding psychiatric diagnoses and care of the psychiatric patient. • Demonstrate effective communication techniques with a psychiatric patient. TARGET AUDIENCE Nursing Assistants, Mental Health Technicians, Emergency Room Technicians, Administrative Staff, Interested Others FEE $40 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.2 CEUs, 2 clock hours-AHEC LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/care-of-the-psychiatric-patient-in-the-emergency-department-for-non-licensed-personnel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110125 DTEND:20110126 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101220T113153 LAST-MODIFIED:20101220T113455 UID:2095@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Emergency Department Treatment of the Psychiatric Patient for RNs DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, January 25 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Check in @ 9:15 AM Tower Conference Rooms 3 & 4 – Oconee Medical Center – Seneca, SC Anne Palmer, RN and Regina McDonald, RN Purpose: To provide participants with a foundation to identify, communicate and treat the psychiatric patient in the Emergency Department. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Discuss common psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. • Describe common signs and symptoms of patient in crisis. • Describe the characteristics of a possible psychiatric patient. • Discuss staff and lay persons attitudes regarding psychiatric diagnoses and care of the psychiatric patient. • Demonstrate effective communication techniques with a psychiatric patient. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses FEE $40 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.2 CEUs, 2 clock hours-AHEC Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 2 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/emergency-department-treatment-of-the-psychiatric-patient-for-rns/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20101215 DTEND:20101216 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101215T160229 LAST-MODIFIED:20101215T160229 UID:2080@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Finding That Pot of Gold: Grant Writing 101 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday, December 15 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM The Village at Pelham-Medical Office Building – Community Room – Greer, SC Wendy Sellers Campbell, PhD, MSW, MA Purpose: Participants will develop knowledge and skills needed to write successful grant proposals. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: -Develop goals and objectives related to a social service and/or health care program. -Build an understanding of the Logic Model and how it pertains to grant writing. -Discuss different kinds of grants and ways to locate appropriate sources of funding. -Describe how to write a successful grant proposal. -Discuss how to collaborate with different community partners. -Differentiate between defensive and offensive documentation. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, Respiratory Therapists, and interested others FEE $80 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.6 CEUs, 6 clock hours-AHEC; Social Work; Counselors and Therapists; Respiratory Therapists Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6 contact hours. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 6 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 6 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Respiratory Therapists: 6.0 clock hours will be awarded by Upstate AHEC, an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 7.2 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 7.2 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.6 CEUs (6 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/finding-that-pot-of-gold-grant-writing-101/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110108 DTEND:20110109 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101215T155414 LAST-MODIFIED:20101215T155414 UID:2079@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Surgical Technology National Certification Exam Review DESCRIPTION:9 AM – 4:00 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Classroom – Laurens County Healthcare System – Laurens, SC Kathy Patnaude, CST, AOT Purpose: To provide a review of the practice of surgical technology. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: -Review standards of care for pre-operative preparation. -Review standards of care for post-operative procedures. -Review the standards of care for intra-operative procedures. -Review protocol for equipment sterilization/maintenance -Review anatomy, physiology, microbiology and surgical pharmacology. -Examine study preparation tips using the NBSTSA Candidate Handbook (2nd Edition). -Practice test questions with review. TARGET AUDIENCE Surgical technologists FEE $75 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.55 CEUs, 5.5 clock hours-AHEC Surgical Technologists: This continuing education activity is approved by the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc., for 6 CE Credits of Continuing Education in surgical technology. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/surgical-technology-national-certification-exam-review/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110303 DTEND:20110305 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101215T155310 LAST-MODIFIED:20110128T142138 UID:2078@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Review Course DESCRIPTION:Thursday, March 3 & Friday, March 4 9 AM – 4:30 PM Check in 8:45 AM Easley Conference Center- Baptist Easley Hospital – Easley, SC Pam Bartley, RN, BS, CEN, CCRN Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the cardiac system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with cardiac emergencies. Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system , the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with GI emergencies. Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with maxillofacial and ocular emergencies. Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with neurological emergencies. Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with orthopedic/wound emergencies. Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with psychological and social emergencies. Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the pulmonary system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with pulmonary emergencies. Describe, with assessment, the multiple areas of patient care management and emergency nursing care. Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with substance abuse, toxicological or general environmental emergencies. Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with multi-system trauma and/or shock. Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with general medical emergencies. Discuss the professional issues, legal implications and emergency nursing care of various pertinent concepts. Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the Genitourinary system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with GU/GYN/OB emergencies. Target Audience Licensed Registered Nurses preparing to take the Certified Emergency Nurses (CEN) Exam Fee $150 for non-members, $50 for AHEC members Credit 1.2 CEUs; 12 clock hours AHEC Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 12 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/certified-emergency-nurse-cen-review-course/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:T00 DTEND:T00 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101215T155240 LAST-MODIFIED:20110128T141833 UID:2077@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Review Course copy DESCRIPTION:9 AM – 4:30 PM Check in 8:45 AM Easley Conference Center- Baptist Easley Hospital – Easley, SC Pam Bartley, RN, BS, CEN, CCRN Objectives At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the cardiac system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with cardiac emergencies. Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system , the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with GI emergencies. Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with maxillofacial and ocular emergencies. Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with neurological emergencies. Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with orthopedic/wound emergencies. Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with psychological and social emergencies. Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the pulmonary system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with pulmonary emergencies. Describe, with assessment, the multiple areas of patient care management and emergency nursing care. Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with substance abuse, toxicological or general environmental emergencies. Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with multi-system trauma and/or shock. Describe the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with general medical emergencies. Discuss the professional issues, legal implications and emergency nursing care of various pertinent concepts. Describe, with the anatomy and physiology of the Genitourinary system, the assessment and emergency nursing care of the patient with GU/GYN/OB emergencies. Target Audience Licensed Registered Nurses preparing to take the Certified Emergency Nurses (CEN) Exam Fee $150 for non-members, $50 for AHEC members Credit 1.2 CEUs; 12 clock hours AHEC Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 12 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/certified-emergency-nurse-cen-review-course-copy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110217 DTEND:20110218 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101215T155148 LAST-MODIFIED:20101215T155148 UID:2076@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Hemodynamic Monitoring DESCRIPTION:Thursday, February 17 9 AM – 12:15 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM BEH Conference Center – Baptist Easley Hospital – Easley, SC Donna McCauley, RN, MSN, CCRN Purpose: To provide participants with the skills necessary for hemodynamic monitoring. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: - Describe invasive hemodynamic monitoring. - Discuss the indications for use, care and maintenance of the pulmonary artery catheter as well as at least 3 complications. - Discuss set-up and troubleshooting basics for invasive monitoring. - Discuss appropriate waveforms for RA, RV, PCWP and normal values. - Discuss and define preload, afterload and contractility. - Interpret normal and abnormal hemodynamic profiles and appropriate response to findings.   TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses FEE $50 for non members; No Fee for AHEC members CREDIT  0.3 CEUs, 3 clock hours-AHEC Licensed Nurses:  Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.  Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/hemodynamic-monitoring/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110104 DTEND:20110105 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101215T155102 LAST-MODIFIED:20101215T155102 UID:2075@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Adult Physical Assessment DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, January 4 9 AM – 4:30 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Community Room - Medical Office Building, The Village at Pelham – Greer, SC Donna McCauley, RN, MSN, CCRN  Purpose: To provide information that will enable participants to perform an adult physical assessment. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: - Discuss at least 3 assessment tools used in the physical assessment of an adult. - State important areas of assessment of the cardiovascular system. - List 3 important areas of assessment of the respiratory system. - Describe at least 3 important areas of assessment of the neuro system. - Describe at least 3 important areas of assessment of the GI system. - Describe at least 3 important areas of assessment of the endocrine system.   TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses FEE  $80 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT  0.6 CEUs, 6 clock hours-AHEC Licensed Nurses:  Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.  Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 6 contact hours. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/adult-physical-assessment/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110218 DTEND:20110219 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101215T154042 LAST-MODIFIED:20101215T154042 UID:2074@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:There is No Easy Way to Say Goodbye: End of Life Care For Social Workers and Other Care Providers DESCRIPTION:Friday, February 18 9 AM – 12:15 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Nisbet Auditorium – Self Regional Healthcare System – Greenwood, SC Nicole Cavanagh, MSW, LISW-CP Purpose: This course provides social workers, and other health professionals, ways to enhance their skills to maximize their effectiveness in pain and symptom management and to address the critical palliative care needs facing patients and their families. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: - Discuss the critical advocacy role of social work in pain management and palliative care for patients and their families, with special attention to the impact of culture and the care of older adults. - Link the domains of quality end-of-life care to social work practice - Identify multiple biopsychosocial-spiritual assessment tools and interventions appropriate for social work use in palliative care   TARGET AUDIENCE          Social Workers, Nurses, Licensed Professional Counselors and Interested Others FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.3 CEUs, 3 clock hours-AHEC Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3 contact hours. Social Workers: This program has been approved for 3 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Counselors: This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Others:  This program is approved for 0.3 CEUs ( 3 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/there-is-no-easy-way-to-say-goodbye-end-of-life-care-for-social-workers-and-other-care-providers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110218 DTEND:20110219 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101215T153823 LAST-MODIFIED:20101221T102215 UID:2073@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Doing Your Best, Especially When You Don’t Feel Like It: What it takes to be a Professional DESCRIPTION:Friday, February 18 1:15 PM – 4:30 PM Check in @ 1:00 PM Nisbet Auditorium – Self Regional Healthcare System – Greenwood, SC Nicole Cavanagh, MSW, LISW-CP Purpose: To provide participants with information to increase their ability to define professionalism, identify barriers/challenges to professionalism, and ways to project a professional image. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: - Define and identify professionalism. - Identify barriers/challenges to creating a culture of professionalism. - Discover how to project a positive and professional image everyday. TARGET AUDIENCE All Healthcare Professionals FEE $50 for non members; No fee for AHEC members There will be a $20 fee for those AHEC members needing pharmacy or pharmacy tech credit CREDIT 0.3 CEUs, 3 clock hours-AHEC Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 3 contact hours. Counselors and Therapists: This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists. Respiratory Care Practitioners: 3 clock hours will be awarded by Upstate AHEC, an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners. Social Work: This program has been approved for 3 clock hours of social work continuing education by Upstate AHEC, as part of the SC AHEC system, under its accreditation by the SC Board of Social Work Examiners. Occupational Therapists:This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists.  SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 3.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Pharmacists: South Carolina Pharmacy Association (SCPhA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. . ACPE Universal Program Number is 171-999-09-052-L01-P and 171-999-09-052-L01-T. This program provides 3.0 contact hours (0.3 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Continuing education statements of credit will be distributed to program attendees within 4 weeks of this program. Non-SCPhA members will be assessed $15 for statement of credit reprinting. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/doing-your-best-especially-when-you-don%e2%80%99t-feel-like-it-what-it-takes-to-be-a-professional/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110131 DTEND:20110201 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101215T153653 LAST-MODIFIED:20101222T133559 UID:2072@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Basic Arrhythmia DESCRIPTION:Monday, January 31 9 AM – 1:15 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Acker Classroom – Cannon Memorial Hospital– Pickens, SC Greg Robinson, RN, EMT-P Purpose: To provide practitioners with basic knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology and techniques for identifying various dysrhythmias. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: • Review basic knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology. • Identify representations of the cardiac cycle on the ECG. • Describe techniques used for identifying the characteristics of various dysrhythmias. • Outline measurement and count techniques essential for rhythm interpretation. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses and Respiratory Therapists FEE $60 for non-members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.4 CEUs, 4 clock hours-AHEC, Respiratory Therapists. Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 4 contact hours. Respiratory Care Practitioners: 4 clock hours will be awarded by Upstate AHEC, an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/basic-arrhythmia-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110112 DTEND:20110113 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101215T153542 LAST-MODIFIED:20110111T113141 UID:2071@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Pediatric Physical Assessment DESCRIPTION:Wednesday, January 12 9 AM – 4:00 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Community Room - Medical Office Building – The Village at Pelham – Greer, SC Brenda Wulfekotte, RN-C, MS, FNP Purpose: To provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to perform a physical assessment on a pediatric patient. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: - Identify appropriate pediatric assessment techniques. - Recognize specific red flags while performing an assessment of the critically ill child. - Describe appropriate management of selected pediatric respiratory disorders. - Discuss appropriate pediatric pain management strategies. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses FEE $75 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.55 CEUs, 5.5 clock hours-AHEC Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by The South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 5.5 contact hours. SPECIAL REQUEST OF PARTICIPANTS: Participants should bring a flashlight and an otoscope/ophtalmascope to class for practice LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/pediatric-physical-assessment/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110210 DTEND:20110211 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101215T153433 LAST-MODIFIED:20101222T132239 UID:2070@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Strategies to Reduce Medication Errors DESCRIPTION:Thursday, February 10 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Check in @ 1:45 PM Small Gymnasium – Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital – Anderson, SC Sonya Blevins, RN, MS, CMSRN, CNE Purpose: To provide participants with strategies to reduce medication errors. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Outline the factors that contribute to medication errors in the clinical setting. • Describe the importance of improved communication among healthcare providers to prevent medication errors. • Discuss appropriate communication techniques during the medication administration process. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses and Interested Others FEE $40 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.2 CEUs, 2 clock hours-AHEC Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 2 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.2 CEUs (2 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/strategies-to-reduce-medication-errors-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110224 DTEND:20110225 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101215T153249 LAST-MODIFIED:20101221T101544 UID:2069@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Strategies to Reduce Medication Errors DESCRIPTION:Thursday, February 24 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Check in @ 3:45 PM Small Gymnasium – Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital – Anderson, SC Sonya Blevins, RN, MS, CMSRN, CNE Purpose: To provide participants with strategies to reduce medication errors. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Outline the factors that contribute to medication errors in the clinical setting. • Describe the importance of improved communication among healthcare providers to prevent medication errors. • Discuss appropriate communication techniques during the medication administration process. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses and Interested Others FEE $40 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.2 CEUs, 2 clock hours-AHEC Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 2 contact hours. Others: This program is approved for 0.2 CEUs (2 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/strategies-to-reduce-medication-errors/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110208 DTEND:20110209 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101215T153139 LAST-MODIFIED:20101215T153139 UID:2068@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:12 Lead ECG Interpretation: Intermediate DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, February 8 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Boardroom – Oconee Medical Center – Seneca, SC John Paguntalan, RN, MS, APRN-BC, FNP Purpose: To help healthcare workers with a basic knowledge of ECG advance to an intermediate level. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Distinguish different leads in a 12 lead, 15 lead, and right sided ECG. • Describe patterns of injury and ECG manifestations. • Discuss axis abnormal deviations. • Define acute coronary syndrome. • Identify location of MI. • Review rhythms that mimic myocardial infarction TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses and Other Interested Healthcare Professionals FEE $60 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.4 CEUs, 4 clock hours-AHEC Licensed Nurses: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 4 contact hours Radiologic Technologists:This course meets all criteria and has been approved by AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management for 4 Category A, ARRT continuing education credits. AHRA Reference Number LEC3791. Others: This program is approved for 0.4 CEUs (4 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. ** Participants will need Calipers. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/12-lead-ecg-interpretation-intermediate/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110221 DTEND:20110223 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101215T152817 LAST-MODIFIED:20110119T135554 UID:2066@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:The Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course DESCRIPTION:Monday, February 21 & Tuesday, February 22, 2011 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Check In @ 8:15 AM Location: Day 1, February 21: Room 61 Support Center – Greenville Memorial Hospital – Greenville, SC Day 2, February 22: Room 2 Conference Center – Greenville Memorial Hospital – Greenville, SC Instructors: E. Jane Hudson, RN, BSN, OCN, and Jackie Gambrell, RN, BSN, OCN Purpose: To provide a comprehensive review of the knowledge needed to administer cytotoxic and biotherapeutic agents. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Describe historical advances related to the use of cytotoxic therapeutic agents as treatment modalities. • Describe the investigational process all drugs undergo to gain U.S. FDA approval. • Define the role of the nurse who cares for a patient receiving standard therapy, high dose, or dose intense regimens, and investigational cytotoxic drugs. • Identify the importance of the cell cycle and cellular kinetics as they relate to the various classifications of cytotoxic agents. • Explain the goals of cancer therapy. • Cite the methods to measure tumor response to therapy and identify possible reasons for treatment failure. • Describe the safety precautions necessary when handling cytotoxic agents. • Identify the procedures for administering cytotoxic and therapeutic agents as part of cancer treatment. • Identify nursing interventions appropriate for a patient receiving cytotoxic therapies. • Identify acute, sub acute, and chronic toxicities that can occur with the use of cytotoxic and therapeutic agents for cancer treatment. • Identify information pertinent to the comprehensive documentation of cytotoxic therapies. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses who have been employed as such for a minimum of 6 months. This course is appropriate for nurses who are new to chemotherapy administration as well as those who want a comprehensive review. FEE $275 for non members; $95 fee for AHEC members CREDIT 01.35 CEUs, 13.5 clock hours-AHEC ONS is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California State Board of Registered Nursing, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Provider No. 2850. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 13.5 contact hours. REGISTRATION DEADLINE January 28 (to allow sufficient time to order and receive books for the program) LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/the-oncology-nursing-society-chemotherapy-and-biotherapy-course-copy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110215 DTEND:20110216 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101215T152706 LAST-MODIFIED:20101222T133449 UID:2065@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Basic Arrhythmia DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, February 15 9 AM – 1:15 PM Check in @ 8:45 AM Classroom - Edgefield County Hospital – Edgefield, SC Greg Robinson, RN, EMT-P Purpose: To provide practitioners with basic knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology and techniques for identifying various dysrhythmias. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: • Review basic knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology. • Identify representations of the cardiac cycle on the ECG. • Describe techniques used for identifying the characteristics of various dysrhythmias. • Outline measurement and count techniques essential for rhythm interpretation. TARGET AUDIENCE Licensed Nurses and Respiratory Therapists FEE $60 for non-members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.4 CEUs, 4 clock hours-AHEC, Respiratory Therapists. Licensed Therapists: Upstate AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 4 contact hours. Respiratory Therapists: This program has been approved for 4 hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/basic-arrhythmia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20110205 DTEND:20110206 DTSTAMP:20120519T043742 CREATED:20101215T152408 LAST-MODIFIED:20110131T104213 UID:2064@http://www.upstateahec.org SUMMARY:Seating and Wheeled Mobility Basics DESCRIPTION:Saturday, February 5 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Check in @ 7:30 AM AnMed Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Classroom – Anderson, SC Chris Daughtry, OTR/L, ATP Purpose: Provide participants with basic overview of seating and mobility for clinical practice. OBJECTIVES Upon completion, participants will be able to: • Experience the impact positioning has on functional ability. • Discuss the critical components required for evaluating a client for proper seating and mobility. • Match environment constraints and demands with proper seating and mobility products. • Develop functional goals as they relate to seating and wheeled mobility. • Match the client’s measurements with the proper seating and wheeled mobility components. • Identify the different wheelchair components and how each impact patient functions. • Discuss different types of manual/power mobility and the clinical uses of each type. • Discuss the different properties of common materials used in seating and mobility products and the uses of each. • Discuss basic Medicare rules for manual and power wheelchairs. TARGET AUDIENCE Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants FEE $100 for non members; No fee for AHEC members CREDIT 0.8 CEUs, 8 clock hours-AHEC Physical Therapists: This program has been approved for 9.6 contact hours of continuing education by SC AHEC under its accreditation by the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy. Occupational Therapists: This program has been approved for 9.6 contact hours of continuing education for Occupational Therapists. SC AHEC has presumptive approval as a provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists by the SC Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. Others: This program is approved for 0.8 CEUs (8 clock hours) by Upstate AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practice Standards. ** Upstate AHEC would like to thank Robbie Leonard, MSPT, for allowing Chris Daughtry to use the materials she developed to teach this course. LOCATION: URL:http://www.upstateahec.org/class/seating-and-wheeled-mobility-basics/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR