1. education

SPRING CATALOG
JANUARY - JUNE 2015
“ Charlotte AHEC improves
the Patient Experience through education.”
David Carl, MDiv, BCC
Executive Director, Spiritual Care and Education
AVP, Patient Experience
Carolinas HealthCare System
The Teaching Garden
Carolinas Medical Center - University
AHEC Medical Library
Allied & Public Health Education
Behavioral Health Education
Care Management
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Dental Education
Health Careers (K-12)
Leadership Education
Medical Media
Nursing Education
Pharmacy Education
Quality Institute
Charlotte AHEC is a division of Carolinas HealthCare System
and part of the NC AHEC (Area Health Education Center) Program.
North Carolina
Carolinas HealthCare System
AHEC
creating a better state of health
AHEC AUDIO VISUAL & PHOTOGRAPHY
CHARLOTTE AHEC eLink
Charlotte AHEC Photography and Audio Visual Services is part of the
Charlotte AHEC Medical Media Team located at the Center for Learning
& Development. Charlotte AHEC has a photography studio, a video
editing sound room and a wide variety of Audio Visual (AV) equipment
that they use to serve all of the CHS facilities. Charlotte AHEC
Photography and Audio Visual Services offer the following services for
Carolinas HealthCare System:
Charlotte AHEC eLink offers you the opportunity to
view continuing education modules online.
Charlotte AHEC eLink is a full scale e-learning tool
and online meeting environment that offers
educational opportunities to participants anytime
learning is convenient.
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Studio, on-location and event photography
Location portraits, group and studio portraits
Clinical and surgical photography
Scanning services
Architectural photography and digital imaging
Video production, editing and duplication services
Schedules, distributes, and assembles audio visual equipment
as needed, for Charlotte AHEC and Carolinas HealthCare System
Provides technical support as needed, for computer laptop
presentations and data projectors, including room setup and
hardware troubleshooting
Supports Charlotte AHEC video conferencing
Provides training and consultation services regarding
equipment selection, presentation technique, and the proper
use of audio visual equipment
Audience Response System
WEBINARS
Check out our many Charlotte AHEC webinars for
half day workshops.
Busy? Attend This Workshop Online!
AHEC CLASSROOMS
Charlotte AHEC puts on a variety of regional
workshops. Please call AHEC’s main line if you
would like to partner with us.
Photography and AV Services can be easily scheduled by going to the
Charlotte AHEC website www.charlotteahec.org or calling 704.512.6523.
AHEC MEDICAL MEDIA
Charlotte AHEC Medical Media Services include:
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Graphic design for presentation, publication, and education
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Surgical, diagrammatic, and line art
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Poster exhibits, page layout, and logo design
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PowerPoint presentation design
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Bar, line, pie, organizational, and flow charts
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Tables and diagrams
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Large-format printing, laminating, and mounting
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Photographic quality printing
MEDICAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Charlotte AHEC offers a variety of photography services. This includes
studio location photography, public relations, marketing and event
photography. Photographers go onsite to capture environmental
portraits, group and individual headshots. They are able to provide
patient photography (studio and location), as well as surgical
photography. The staff also covers architectural photography
throughout CHS. Scanning from popular media and photo lab
services are also offered.
MyAHEC
MyAHEC is an online service of the North Carolina
Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC) Program
providing personalized services and resources to
North Carolina's healthcare professionals. MyAHEC
combines resources from the nine NC AHEC
regional offices and makes them available on a
single website to a statewide audience. For more
information: http://my.ncahec.net (See page 21)
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David Carl MDiv, BCC
Executive Director,
Spiritual Care and Education
AVP, Patient Experience
Carolinas HealthCare System
The Teaching Garden
Carolinas Medical Center - University
www.charlotteahec.org
Winner of the 2014 Emerald Partner for Change Award.
Given by Practice Greenhealth, a national group that
advances environmental stewardship in the healthcare
community.
CHARLOTTE AHEC DIRECTORY
CHARLOTTE AHEC DIRECTORY
AHEC Main Phone: 704.512.6523
Fax: 704.512.6561
ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Mary Hall 704.446.9252
SVP, Chief Academic Officer, CHS
Medical Director, Charlotte AHEC
[email protected]
Nancy J. Cleary
Executive Director, Charlotte AHEC
[email protected]
AHEC LIBRARY, CORPCE, DESIGN, FINANCE, & PHARMACY
Fax: 704.512.4787
704.512.6531
Director, CME, Nursing Education, Health Careers & Quality Institute
[email protected]
Carolyn Minnock
704.512.7587
Director, CME
[email protected]
Christie Voelker 704.512.7542
704.667.7002
Associate Medical Director, CME
VP/CMO CMC-Pineville
[email protected]
Michelle Boyd
704.512.6530
704.512.6671
704.512.7592
704.512.6005
704.512.6579
704.512.3720
704.512.6204
704.512.6537
704.512.6005
Project Coordinator
[email protected]
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Donna Bristol
Angela Howell
Bethel Knapp
Laura Leach
Renee Leonard
Alia Nassri
Jennifer Sharpe
Dr. Patricia White
Medical Consultant, CORPCE
[email protected]
704.512.6038
704.512.6056
Project Coordinator
[email protected]
Tamara Tillman
704.355.5227
704.512.4141
704.512.6538
704.512.6517
704.355.3875
704.512.6630
704.355.4679
704.355.3873
Project Coordinator
[email protected]
Project Coordinator
[email protected]
Margo Ross 704.355.3873
704.512.6535
Education Specialist
[email protected]
Project Coordinator
[email protected]
Amanda Rogers
Caroline Axthelm
704.355.9624
704.512.6527
Medical Media Specialist
[email protected]
Project Coordinator
[email protected]
Jessica Rathke
Associate Director, Pharmacy Education
[email protected]
Medical Librarian
[email protected]
Nurse Education Specialist
[email protected]
Sophia Moore-Dennis
Josh Guffey
Project Coordinator
[email protected]
Education Specialist
[email protected]
Laura Magennis
704.355.5302
Asst. Director, AHEC Medical Library
[email protected]
Medical Media Specialist
[email protected]
Nurse Education Specialist
[email protected]
Carrie Jackman-Hoyle
704.512.6080
Asst. Director, CORPCE, Design and Finance
[email protected]
Medical Media Specialist
[email protected]
Project Coordinator
[email protected]
Katie Fitzpatrick
Aaron Sexton
Medical Librarian
[email protected]
Education Specialist
[email protected]
Jessica Dietrich
704.512.6500
Director, AHEC Medical Library, CORPCE, Design, Finance,
and Pharmacy Education
[email protected]
Education Specialist
[email protected]
Director, Quality Institute
[email protected]
Paulina Crass
Charles R. Troutman
Sarah Ashcraft
Asst. Director, Health Careers
[email protected]
David Hainline
AHEC Main Phone: 704.512.6523
Fax: 704.512.6112
AHEC Medical Library Main Phone: 704.355.3129
Alan Williams
Asst. Director, CME
[email protected]
Dr. Michael Ruhlen
704.381.6872
Medical Consultant, Quality Programming
Department of Pediatrics, CMC
[email protected]
704.512.6505
CME, NURSING EDUCATION, HEALTH CAREERS,
& QUALITY INSTITUTE
May Cheung
Dr. Laura Noonan
704.512.6534
704.304.7131
MEDICAL MEDIA
704.512.6052
Asst. Director, HIT/REC & Quality
[email protected]
Laura Conner
704.512.6580
Grayson Collins
704.512.6619
Yonathan Ayalew
704.512.6081
Emily Barnes
704.512.7769
Medical Media Specialist
[email protected]
Melanie Caughron
ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, DENTAL,
AND LEADERSHIP EDUCATION, CARE MGMT., AND ELINK
704.512.6502
Director, Allied & Public Health, Behavioral Health, Dental, and
Leadership Education, Care Management and ELink.
[email protected]
Kelly Blasky
704.512.6529
Director, Allied & Public Health Education and Behavioral Health
[email protected]
Holly Blackman
704.512.6093
Asst. Director, Allied & Public Health Education and Behavioral Health
[email protected]
Katie Curran
704.512.6541
Asst. Director, Care Management, Dental and Leadership Education
[email protected]
Chanyne Cupil
704.512.6710
Project Coordinator
[email protected]
John Lowder
704.512.6617
Medical Media Specialist
[email protected]
Nurse Education Specialist
[email protected]
Joann Spaleta
704.512.6585
Asst. Director, Medical Media
[email protected]
Education Specialist
[email protected]
Cathy Webb
704.512.7766
Director, Medical Media
[email protected]
Education Specialist
[email protected]
Sigrid Smith
Fred Jones
704.512.6573
Medical Media Specialist
[email protected]
Andrew Cundiff
704.512.6513
Medical Media Specialist
[email protected]
David Passine
704.512.7768
Medical Media Specialist
[email protected]
Alison Rogers
704.512.6811
Medical Media Specialist
[email protected]
Christopher Tatta
704.512.7764
Medical Media Specialist
[email protected]
Katie Williams
704.512.6582
Medical Media Specialist
[email protected]
704.512.7765
Medical Media Specialist
[email protected]
Tuan Nguyen
704.512.6059
Medical Media Specialist
[email protected]
Jorge Rudko
704.512.6576
Education Specialist
[email protected]
Gabriela Staley
704.512.6596
Education Specialist
[email protected]
Maria Vélez
704.512.6584
Education Specialist
[email protected]
Nick Vukovich
704.512.6508
Education Specialist
[email protected]
Susan Walker
704.512.6516
Project Coordinator
[email protected]
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CHARLOTTE AHEC DIRECTORY
HIT/REC & QUALITY
Erin Cloutier
AHEC GENERAL INFORMATION
AHEC GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration
• Register online at www.charlotteahec.org
• Registration form can be printed from the Charlotte AHEC website at www.charlotteahec.org
• To ensure enrollment, pre-registration is strongly recommended by online submission
• Telephone registration will not be accepted
• The pre-registration deadline is 1 week prior to the workshop date
• Participants are encouraged to register early
• Walk-ins are accepted based on availability
• Outstanding balances may affect your ability to register for future workshops
Payments
• Payment must accompany registrations
• Online registrations and payment by credit card are accepted at www.charlotteahec.org
OR
• Registration forms and payment can also be mailed or faxed to:
Charlotte AHEC Registrar
PO Box 32861
Charlotte, NC 28232-2861
Fax Number: 704.512.6561
Cancellation Policy
• Registrants canceling more than 2 weeks in advance of the workshop, a full credit will be given toward a future
Charlotte AHEC workshop. Refunds are subject to a $25 cancellation fee.
• Registrants canceling between 2 weeks and up to 48 hours prior to the workshop will receive a 70% refund
(minimum $25) or full credit toward a future Charlotte AHEC workshop.
• No refunds will be given for cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to the workshop.
• No refunds or credits will be given for no-shows.
• Substitutes are welcome (please notify us in advance of the workshop).
• Cancellations must be made in writing (fax, mail, or email).
Certificates, Reprints and Transcripts
• Completion of evaluation forms at the end of each workshop is required to receive a Continuing Education
certificate.
• Transcripts of workshops attended cost $15 or you may create an account at my.ncahec.net to access your transcript
at no cost.
Inclement Weather
• Participants may call Charlotte AHEC’s main number (704.512.6523) for a recorded message to verify workshop
status during inclement weather
• Charlotte AHEC follows the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System cancellation schedule
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Carolinas HealthCare System and the Charlotte Area Health Education Center (AHEC) are committed to equality of
educational opportunity and do not discriminate against applicants, students or employees on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or veteran’s status. If you require reasonable accommodations for a disability
in order to participate fully in a continuing education activity, please call the contact person listed for the activity in which
you will be attending no later than 2 days before the date of the activity or attach a note to your registration form stating
your specific needs.
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AHEC CREDIT INFORMATION
AHEC CREDIT INFORMATION
Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
The Charlotte AHEC is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry.
The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship,
Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of
dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 10/01/2012 to 09/30/2016.
(Provider ID # 217248)
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Charlotte AHEC is an approved provider of Qualified Education credit with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) for
our Leadership Education workshops. Participants who want the continuing education hours applied toward Qualified Education credit
should indicate their attendance when submitting application to ACHE for advancement or recertification.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Statement
Charlotte AHEC has approved the activities in this catalog for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). No partial credit will be awarded.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Statements
Accreditation Statement for Directly Sponsored Activities: The Carolinas Healthcare System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Accreditation Statement for Jointly Sponsored Activities: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential
Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Carolinas
HealthCare System and <name of joint sponsor(s)>. The Carolinas HealthCare System is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement: The Carolinas HealthCare System designates this educational activity for a maximum of <##> AMA PRA
Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure: The Carolinas HealthCare System adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding industry support
of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and commercial support relationships, if any, will be made known at the activity.
International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
Charlotte Area Health Education Center (AHEC) has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International
Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). In obtaining this approval, the Charlotte AHEC has
demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard which is recognized internationally as a standard of
good practice. As a result of their Authorized Provider accreditation status, Charlotte AHEC is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its
programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. (Provider ID # 5458080)
Mental Health Continuing Education Credit – (No partial credit awarded unless otherwise stated)
National Board for Certified Counselors Credit (NBCC): Charlotte AHEC is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM)
and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the
program. (Provider # 5096)
Category A-NC Psychology Credit: Charlotte AHEC is an approved provider by the North Carolina Psychology Board and designates
Contact Hours (Category A) for NC Psychologists.
Substance Abuse Credit: Application may be made to the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification Board for either
General Skill Building (GSB) Credit or Substance Abuse Specific (SS) Credit.
North Carolina State Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators: Application may be made to the NC State Board of Examiners
for Nursing Home Administrators for continuing education contact hours.
North Carolina Infant Toddler Personnel Certificate (ITPPC): Application may be made to the NC Division of Public Health for credit hours.
North Carolina Academy of Dental Hygiene
These courses have met the criteria of the Dental Hygiene Academy for Advanced Studies continuing education credits.
North Carolina License Renewal for Dentists & Dental Hygienists
Clinical patient care courses offered at Charlotte AHEC are acceptable for North Carolina License Renewal.
Nursing Continuing Education Credit
Charlotte AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited
approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Pharmacy Continuing Education Credit
The University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy
Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. A statement of credit can be viewed and printed in CPE
Monitor by all registrants upon completion and evaluation of these programs. To receive CE credit, attendance must be
acknowledged upon arrival at the program. No partial credit will be awarded.
Physical Therapist / Physical Therapy Assistant Continuing Education Credit
Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with
regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.
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AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Online Workshop!
Medical Terminology Made Easy!
Online Workshop!
Date
Continuous Online Curriculum
Passing the Test! CMA Prep
(Certification Review)
Time
Online, Self-paced
Date
Target Audience
Certified medical assistants, registrars, medical records
personnel, coders, telehealth professionals, and anyone
interested in gaining a basic knowledge of medical language
Description
This online workshop will teach you a method for dividing
medical terms into smaller word parts to help you determine
their meaning. Chapter quizzes, spelling exercises and
other activities will be used to help you learn to define,
spell and pronounce medical terms correctly and to use
them appropriately. No more wondering what angioplasty,
cholecystectomy, or colostomy mean. When you finish this
course, you’ll know exactly what those and many other terms
mean, how to spell them, and how to pronounce them!
Requirement
You will be expected to earn a grade of 70% or higher on the
final exam to receive credit for this course. The curriculum
must be completed within 3 months of receiving your
textbook.
This program has been approved for 20 continuing
education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing
education requirements of the American Health Information
Management Association (AHIMA).
Objectives
• Identify word parts
• Spell medical terms and word parts accurately
• Pronounce medical terms correctly
• Identify common medical terms associated with
healthcare
Instructor
Julie Cooper, FACHE, MA, LPC, NCC
Director, Psychiatric Services
CMC-Northeast
Credits
2.0 CEUs / 20.0 Contact Hours
18.0 AHIMA Contact Hours
Fee
$200.00 (includes textbook)
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #
42222
Continuous Online Curriculum
Time
Online, Self-paced
Note: You will have one month from the day of registration to
complete the course.
Target Audience
Current and graduating medical assistants wishing to certify
or re-certify through examination
Description
This 3-module class will allow current and graduating
medical assistants to prepare for certification examination
with the AAMA through review of learned psychomotor,
affective, and cognitive domains. Students will review
competencies learned in the three areas of the examination:
clinical, administration, and general. Utilizing the AAMA
recommended content outline, students will review each
section of the exam material through exercises, discussion,
and pre-test.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students will:
• Demonstrate correct use of medical terminology
• Recall body systems, including structures and
functions as well as pathologies
• Define, compare, and contrast defense mechanisms,
human behavior and life stages
• List communication components including verbal and
non-verbal communication, telephone etiquette and
patient interviewing techniques.
• Describe Scope of Practice along with legal and ethical
issues pertaining to medical field
• Compare and contrast bookkeeping and accounting
procedures
• Demonstrate scheduling procedures, maintaining
patient accounts and insurance/billing procedures
• Correlate proper coding with correct diagnosis and
procedures
• Demonstrate clinical duties including vital signs,
patient intake and history, injections, ECG, and various
other clinical and laboratory competencies
• Be prepared to test on subject material that include
administrative and clinical procedures; anatomy and
physiology; medical terminology; healthcare law and
ethics; and laboratory procedures
Instructor
Melanie Moore, BA, CMA, AAMA
Credits
0.3 CEUs / 3.0 Contact Hours
Fee
$60.00 Registration Fee
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #
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42467
Online Workshop!
Affordable Care Act Questions Answered:
Online Toolkit for Providers
Digital Radiography: Dose Creep - Exposure
Factor Selection and ALARA
Date
Continuous Online Curriculum
Date
Continuous Online Curriculum
Time
Online, Self-paced
Time
Online, Self-paced
Target Audience
Any healthcare professional interested in learning more
about the Affordable Care Act
Description
This series of modules cover the following areas:
• Affordable Care Act - Billing - Yolanda Worley,
President; of Worley Medical Consulting, LLC
• Affordable Care Act and Public Health - Corey J.
Davis, JD, MSPH, Deputy Director; Network for Public
Health Law - Southeastern Region, Chapel Hill, NC and
Staff Attorney; National Health Law Program, Carrboro,
North Carolina
• CoventryOne QHP Product and Network Training
- Jeff Bontekoe, HIA, Manager of Individual Sales; at
Coventry Health Care of the Carolinas, Inc.
• Medicaid Recent Developments - Brandon W.
Leebrick, Associate Attorney with Ott Cone & Redpath,
P.A. , Greensboro, NC
• Medicaid and Marketplace Insurance Eligibility
Basics - Brandon W. Leebrick, Associate Attorney; Ott
Cone & Redpath, P.A. , Greensboro, NC
• NC’s Federally Qualified Health Centers and the
Affordable Care Act - Rebecca Whitaker, MSPH,
Director of Health Policy & Governmental Affairs;
North Carolina Community Health Center Association
(NCCHCA).
• The ACA: Marketplace Eligibility Basics - Madison
Ann Hardee, JD, Staff Attorney in Family Support and
Health Care Unit; Legal Services of Southern Piedmont
• The Health Insurance Marketplace: Group-Specific
Eligibility - Madison Ann Hardee, JD, Staff Attorney in
Family Support and Health Care Unit; Legal Services of
Southern Piedmont
Target Audience
Interested healthcare professionals
Description
Digital imaging equipment breaks the historical relationship
between radiographic exposure and image appearance.
The application of screen/film exposure principles to
digital imaging does not produce expected alterations in
the image appearance. This lecture addresses the science
of radiographic exposure principles as applied to digital
imaging equipment and its potential to reduce radiation
exposure to the patient.
Objectives
• Describe the fundamental principles of exposure.
• Compare dynamic range to exposure latitude as it
applies to screen/film and digital imaging equipment
• Compare screen/film exposure principles to digital
exposure principles
• Describe how to develop exposure factors for digital
imaging equipment that may result in lower patient
exposure
Instructor
Andrew Woodward, MA, RT(R)(QM)(CT)
Credits
0.1 CEU / 1.0 Contact Hour
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #
42223
Credits
Continuing Educations Units (CEUs)
Contact hours vary depending upon module
Contact
Holly Blackman, Assistant Director
704.512.6093
Event #
43809
43873
44005
43736
43680
43873
43597
43778
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AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Online Workshop!
AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
The Link Between Nutrition & Cancer
Date
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Time
4:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Registration
4:00 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Busy? Attend This Workshop Online!
How Do I Answer Patient Questions about
Radiation?
Date
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Time
4:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Target Audience
Registered Dietitians, nutritionists, medical researchers and
any other interested healthcare providers
Registration
4:00 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Description
The link between nutrition and cancer has been examined
by researchers for decades, yet the public and even clinicians
remain unsure which dietary recommendations are actually
supported by the scientific evidence. Attendees will learn the
role of nutrition and energy balance in decreasing the risk
and progression of cancer. A special emphasis will be placed
on the cancer-promoting effects of obesity and how various
bioactive food components may help disrupt the obesitycancer link.
Target Audience
Radiologic science professionals, nurses, practice managers,
regulatory officers, and all other interested healthcare
professionals
Objectives
• Identify the types of cancer for which positive
and negative energy balance can affect risk and
progression, and discuss whether weight weight loss in
obese individuals can reduce risk and progression
• Describe the major mechanisms by which obesity can
promote cancer risk and progression, including the
role of obesity-associated chronic inflammation and
dysregulated metabolism due to excess fat stores
• Weigh the evidence supporting the inclusion or
avoidance of specific food and beverage categories
to decrease cancer risk, including red and processed
meats, dairy products, saturated and trans fats, alcohol,
fruits and vegetables, and whole grains
• Identify different bioactive food components that have
been shown to decrease cancer risk and progression
- including omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin D, resveratrol,
and curcumin
• Describe the evidence supporting any link between
physical activity and reduced cancer risk
Objectives
• Discuss how to explain dose to patients
• Explain to patients why it is important to do low dose
scans
• Define CTDI thresholds
• Describe the thresholds in detail
• Identify some common anatomy abnormalities on
scans
• Determine when to and when not to shield
• Recognize motion on a scan
• Teach patients about the differences between a CT,
MRI, or Ultrasound
Instructor
Andrew Woodward M.A., R.T.(R)(CT)(QM)
Assistant Professor
Division of Radiologic Science
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of Medicine
Elizabeth Franklin, MS, DABR
Credits
0.3 CEUs / 3.00 Contact Hours
Application for credit will be made to the American Society of Radiologic
Technologists (ASRT) for Category A continuing education credit
Fee
$95.00 Pre-Registration (Before February 3)
$110.00 Registration
Dinner Provided
Instructor
Laura Bowers, RD, MD
Emily Rossi, RD
Credits
0.3 CEUs/3.0 Contact Hours
Application will be made to the Commission on Dietetic Registration for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit.
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
NC Area Health Education Center is recognized by the Board
of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified
Athletic Trainers.
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before Jan. 22)
$110.00 Registration
Dinner Provided
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Project Coordinator
704.512.6596
Event #
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Event #45084
Oncology: Managing the Cancer Patient in the
Acute Care Setting
Dates
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 &
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Dates
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Time
4:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Time
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Registration
3:30 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development, Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development, Building K
Target Audience
Anyone who is bilingual and currently provides interpreter
services or desires to provide interpreter services in a health
or human services setting
Target Audience
Physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational
therapists, occupational therapy assistants, nurses, social
workers, case managers and any other interested healthcare
professional
Description
The purpose of this workshop is to provide quality interpreter
training to individuals who are currently providing or desire
to provide interpreter services in health and human services
settings.
Description
This course will give a general overview of cancer from
staging, testing, treatments, and side effects to special patient
populations and rehabilitation considerations for the most
common cancer diagnoses.
Objectives
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
• Describe the primary roles and functions of an
interpreter in a health or human services setting
• Discuss the importance of ethical and confidential
interpreter services
• Recognize the effective use of interpreter tools,
techniques, and resources
Objectives
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
• Explain current cancer trends, theories, and staging
methods
• Analyze different laboratory values and understand
their implications on therapy and recovery
• Discuss the potential side effects of cancer treatments
and their implications for acute care therapy
• Identify special patient populations in the cancer
setting
• Examine rehabilitation considerations for the
orthopedic, neurological, and surgical cancer patients
• Discuss differences in treating a geriatric cancer
patient versus a younger patient
Instructor
Credits
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
Charlotte AHEC
1.4 CEUs/14.0 Contact Hours
Fee
$250.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb. 4)
$265 Registration
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Education Specialist
704.512.6596
Event #45088
Become a more effective interpreter with Level II
Instructor
Katie Tasillo, PT, DPT
Credits
0.4 CEUs/4.0 Contact Hours
Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved
provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Examiners with regard to activities directly related
to physical therapy for continued competence.
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb. 12)
$140.00 Registration
Dinner Provided
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #45090
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AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Foundations of Professional Interpretation for
Health and Human Services (Level I)
AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Practical Yoga-Based Movement:
The Heart System or Yellow Belt
Parkinson’s and Adapted Tango - Introduction
Date
Monday, March 2, 2015
Date
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Time
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development, Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational
therapists and certified occupational therapy assistants,
chiropractors, massage therapists, fitness instructors and
athletic trainers
Description
This continuing coursework will cover the components of
the Heart System as it relates to caring for the self and others.
The Heart System is located at the center of the chest and
its function is love, kindness and affection. Its inner state is
compassion and unconditional love. Participants will use
this information to create a heart-based physical practice
that embodies their own ideal of physical movement and
emotional connection. The focus on the Heart System will
develop a means to promote harmonious relationships.
Objectives
In this course, participants will learn about:
• Social, psychological and intuitive aspects of teaching
• Hands-on assist for proper positioning
• Energy transference through touch healing
• Identifying imbalances and injuries to complete
modifications
• Receiving and giving assists in a variety of movement
modalities
Instructor
Aly Faber, BS, E-RYT, IAYT
Co-Founder of Peace In Peace Out Yoga-
Based Movement Education Curriculum
Credits
0.8 CEUs/8.0 Contact Hours
Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved
provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical
therapy for continued competence.
NC Area Health Education Center is recognized by the Board
of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified
Athletic Trainers.
Fee
$175.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb. 13)
$ 220.00 Registration
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Education Specialist
704.512.6596
Event #45091
Target Audience
This program is appropriate for health professionals who are
already familiar with older adults with sensory and motor
impairments (PD included). This comprises Clinicians, Physical
Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Trainers, Dance/ Fitness
Instructors, and any other interested healthcare professional.
Description
While the mechanisms by which tango conveys benefit
are not fully understood, Argentine tango steps, patterns,
music and partnering may address specific impairments
associated with movement disorders. These include balance
problems, slowness of movement, stride-length and gait
speed regulation, turning, freezing of gait, multi-tasking and
movement initiation.
Objectives
• Learn about motor and sensory impairments of
older adults with movement disorders and learn fall
detection and prevention techniques
• Learn about and understand the theory behind the
sections of the Adapted Tango class (greeting & warmup, rhythmic entrainment, partnering enhancement,
new steps of the day, amalgamating patterns &
closing/cool-down)
• Learn Adapted Tango syllabus elements comprised of
six unique lessons
• Gain skills and a knowledge base for conducting fun,
interesting, and safe Adapted Tango classes for older
individuals with movement impairments, and those
with PD
Instructors
Madeleine Hackney, PhD
Daniel Arredondo, Tango Instructor
Credits
0.6 CEUs / 6.0 Contact Hours
Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved
provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical
therapy for continued competence.
NC Area Health Education Center is recognized by the Board
of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified
Athletic Trainers.
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb. 23)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Educational Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #45092
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Date
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
This is for participants who completed level 1. This program is
appropriate for health professionals who are already familiar
with older adults with sensory and motor impairments (PD
included). This comprises Clinicians, Physical Therapists,
Occupational Therapists, Trainers, Dance/ Fitness Instructors,
and any other interested healthcare professional.
Description
Part II of the Adapted Tango as Therapy for Older Adults with
and without Parkinson’s Disease, will build on principles
learned in Part I. Additional information regarding the motor
and sensory impairments of older adults with and without PD
will be provided. Students will also learn scientific evidence
and theories of neuroplasticity regarding the benefits of
arts-based, creative exercise for patients. Students will learn
both additional Argentine tango fundamentals, as well as
skills from lessions 3-6 of the Adapted Tango Syllabus (out of
24 unique lessons). This class will also include opportunities
for students to teach back basic Adapted Tango partnering
exercises, and one or two dance steps, such that they can
view how to incorporate the information into clinical
practice.
Objectives
• To understand the mechanisms of neuroplasticity
which may lead to beneficial effects of arts and musicbased exercise
• To gain better proficiency at adapted tango
fundamentals for partnering and moving to rhythms
• To learn additional steps from the Adapted Tango
Syllabus
• To gain experience teaching adapted tango principles,
exercises, and steps
Busy? Attend This Workshop Online!
Infection Control: Regulatory Practices &
Updates
Date
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Target Audience
Infection control personnel in non-hospital settings such
as physician offices, clinics, adult and child day care centers,
schools, first responders, and all other interested health
organizations
Description
This workshop will provide you with a standard medical
approved curriculum (not dental or long term care) to meet
the NC law requiring a designated staff member in each
healthcare organization to attend and successfully complete
an approved infection control program. The knowledge you
gain from this workshop will enable you to maintain infection
control standards in your facility.
Objectives
• Discuss Infection Control standards: 10A NCAC
41A.0206 as applied to various (medical) healthcare
• Describe the epidemiology of infection control
• Utilize the principles and practices of asepsis
• Explain sanitation/disinfection/sterilization
• Define standard precautions
• Describe protective attire and barrier techniques
• Identify engineering controls
Instructor
Brynne Beaver, BSN, RN, CIC
Credits
0.55 CEUs/5.5 Contact Hours
Fee
$155.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 2)
$170.00 Registration
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Instructors
Madeleine Hackney, PhD
Daniel Arredondo, Tango Instructor
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Credits
0.6 CEUs / 6.0 Contact Hours
Event #45095
Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved
provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical
therapy for continued competence.
NC Area Health Education Center is recognized by the Board
of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified
Athletic Trainers.
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb. 24)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Jorge Rudko
Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #45093
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AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Parkinson’s and Adapted Tango Level 2
AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Basic Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
Date
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Part II of Oncology: Treating the patient at end
of life and preventing burnout
Time
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Date
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Registration
8:00 am
Time
4:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Registration
4:00 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Healthcare professionals caring for Spanish speaking patients
and their families
Description
This entry-level one-day intensive workshop covers the
fundamentals needed to communicate effectively with
Spanish-speaking patients and their families. This workshop
will provide participants with Spanish questions and phrases
with phonetic pronunciations and English translations. The
first portion of the day is dedicated to the development of
general Spanish communication skills and Latino cultural
understanding. A variety of interactive learning techniques
are used to build vocabulary and explore grammatical
structure. The second part of the day is devoted to the
practical application of Spanish in primary healthcare
settings.
Objectives
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
• Describe and discuss cultural differences between
Hispanics/Latinos and other Americans concerning
healthcare beliefs
• Create a foundation of vocabulary and basic
terminology and phrases as related to healthcare
professionals
• Conduct a basic conversation with a Spanish speaking
patient
Instructor
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
Charlotte AHEC
Credits
0. 7 CEUs / 7.0 Contact Hours
The North Carolina AHEC Program is a designated provider of
continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education
by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing,
Inc. An application has been submitted for the Certified Health
Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health
Education Specialists (MCHES) to potentially receive up to 7.0
hours total Category I continuing education contact hours.
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb. 25)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Education Specialist
704.512.6596
Event #45097
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Target Audience
Physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational
therapists, occupational therapy assistants, nurses, social
workers, case managers and any other interested healthcare
professional
Description
This course will address the stressful and difficult situation
in treating patients at end of life or patients with a diagnosis
that creates a “new normal”. Stages of grief will be explored
as well as constructive hints for the therapist to protect
themselves emotionally and spiritually. Ideas will be
generated as to how to speak to patient’s families.
Objectives
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
• Identify and explore the stages of grief for the patient
and the therapist.
• Create statements of empathy and comfort for the
patient and their families.
• Analyze challenging patient case studies in regards to
preventing therapist “burnout”.
• Plan a tool kit for prevention of burnout.
• Explain “whole hearted living” in regards to patient
care.
Instructor
Jennifer Cline, PT, MS
Credits0.3 CEUs/3.0 Contact Hours
Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved
provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical
therapy for continued competence.
Request for pre-approval has been submitted to the North
Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 5)
$140.00 Registration
Dinner Provided
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #45098
Integrated Health & Wellness
Date
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 1:15 pm
Registration
8:30 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Target Audience
Licensed professional counselors, psychologists, social
workers and all other interested healthcare professionals
Description
This workshop introduces medical professionals to an
integrated approach of assessing health and wellness.
The medical model encourages us to define health as the
absence of disease. Unfortunately, this leads people with
chronic illness to also define themselves by the disorder
or disease. In this program you will discover that health
transcends physical measures. You’ll explore the mind-bodyspirit dimensions of health and discuss positive psychology,
mindfulness, and our resilience in the face of illness.
Objectives
• Develop a holistic-health view of the person based on
mindfulness of spirituality, diet, physicality, calling and
relationships
• Use the “Circle of Life” assessment tool to subjectively
assess our key areas of living
• Understand methods of assessing and expanding key
areas of our health
• Appreciate the contribution of positive psychology to
health and resilience
• Perform a Virtue and Signature Strengths exercise to
discover your unique and healthy approach to living
Instructor
Gary Uremovich, DMin, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA
Credits
4.0 CEUs / 4.0 Contact Hours
The North Carolina AHEC Program, a designated provider of
continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education
by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing,
Inc. Application for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES)
and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES)
credit has been filed.
Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved
provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical
therapy for continued competence.
Fee
$ 125.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 10)
$ 140.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512. 6710
Event
45099
Children with Sensory Processing Differences
Date
Monday, March 23, 2015
Time
4:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Registration
4:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants or
any other healthcare provider who is interested and works
with children
Description
This program will focus on addressing the sensory processing
needs of children in home, childcare/school and community
settings. Content will include current evidence-based ways
of thinking about sensory processing and discussion of both
individual and group intervention strategies.
Objectives
• Discuss how a child’s sensory processing capacities
and a variety of contextual factors intersect to
influence performance of self-care, play, and learning
activities.
• Identify ways in which everyday materials, routines,
and people can be used to support interventions
that address sensory processing needs in natural
environments
Instructor
Linn Wakeford, M.S., OTR/L, Ph.D. Candidate
Associate Professor
Division of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
UNC - Chapel Hill
Credits
0.3 CEUs / 3.0 Contact Hours
Request for preapproval has been submitted to the North
Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
The North Carolina AHEC Program is a designated provider of
continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education
by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing,
Inc. An application has been submitted for the Certified Health
Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health
Education Specialist (MCHES) to potentially receive up to 3.0
hours total Category I continuing education contact hours.
Fee
$110.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 16)
$125.00 Registration
Dinner Provided
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #45100
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AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Busy? Attend This Workshop Online!
AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Foundations of Professional Interpretation for
Health and Human Services (Level II)
Health Coaching: Motivating Patients to Set and
Achieve Health Goals
Date
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Date
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Time
9:00 am - 12:15 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Participants must be bilingual and have completed
Foundations of Professional Interpretation for Health and
Human Services (Level I).
Description
This workshop is a continuation of Level I Interpreters
Training with additional emphasis on interactive skill building
sessions. This course is for individuals who are currently
providing interpreter services in the healthcare setting.
Objectives
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
• Demonstrate skills for consecutive interpretation
• Apply the interpreter’s Code of Ethics
• Discuss challenging interpreting situations in health
and human services
Instructor
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
Charlotte AHEC
Credits
0.7 CEUs / 7.0 Contact Hours
Fee
$175.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 18)
$190.00 Registration
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Education Specialist
704.512.6596
Event #45101
Target Audience
Any interested healthcare professional
Description
Health coaching is a collaborative and personalized program
that focuses on improving a patient or client’s health and
wellness. The goal of health coaching is to reinforce an
individual’s capacity to achieve short and long-term health
goals. Health coaches interact with clients or patients oneon-one or within small groups. Health coaching can be done
face-to-face, by telephone, instant messenger, email or with
an online journal. This workshop will demonstrate how health
coaching can impact s person’s health and wellness, teach
you to identify barriers and help you encourage clients and
patients to make behavioral changes that will ultimately
improve their quality of life.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
• Define and differentiate types of health coaching
within a variety of contexts.
• Review the qualities needed to be an effective Health
Coach.
• Discuss the future need for health coaches within
healthcare reform.
• Introduce the Transtheoretical Model(TTM) approach
to health and wellness coaching.
• Identify effective communication techniques used in
health coaching with an emphasis on Motivational
Interviewing (MI).
Instructor
Gary R. Uremovich, DMin, MPAS, CHC, PA-C
Credits
0.3 CEUs/3.0 Contact Hours
NC Area Health Education Center is recognized by the Board
of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified
Athletic Trainers.
The North Carolina AHEC Program is a designated provider of
continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education
by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing,
Inc. An application has been submitted fir the Certified Health
Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health
Education Specialists (MCHES) to potentially receive up to 3.0
hours total Category I continuing education contact hours.
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 19)
$110.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Chanyne Cupil
Project Coordinator 704.512.6710
Event #45295
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Emotional Intelligence: Discover Your Style
Date
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Time
4:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Registration
3:30 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Date
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:30pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Physical Therapists, physical therapy assistants, nurses, case
managers, social workers, and any other interested healthcare
professional
Target Audience
Health Educators, public health professionals, case managers,
social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, licensed
professional counselors, educators, school personnel, mental
health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health and human
service practitioners, and other health care professionals
Description
Today’s healthcare environment is changing on a daily basis,
and thus the role of physical therapists in the hospital setting
has to change. This course will dive into current healthcare
changes as well as presenting an organized way in which
therapists can manage their case load in a hospital setting.
Prioritization and communication with the interdisciplinary
team will be addressed.
Description
This introductory class will provide a foundation for a
basic understanding of Emotional Intelligence using The
Enneagram Approach™. Through descriptions of the nine
different personality styles, this course will provide an
overview of the personality styles, including motivations,
strengths and challenges. Movie clips will be used to illustrate
each style.
Objectives
The participant will:
• Prioritize patient care based on diagnosis and a tiered
system
• Manage referrals with ideas to communicate more
effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluate therapist role in the hospital historically,
currently, and predict future roles.
• Discuss use of evidence-based practice and
assessment tools for assisting in discharge planning
and proper decision making for next level of care.
Practical applications for leaders and providers in the
healthcare setting will be discussed. Participants will discover
their emotional intelligence style and gain insights into the
diverse perspectives of their coworkers, patients and clients.
Improving emotional intelligence will result in a better
working environment, reduce conflict and improve your
personal and professional relationships.
The Essential Enneagram written by Dr. David Daniels, MD,
clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences of
the Stanford Medical School will be provided to attendees.
An online test will be made available to participants to
allow them to identify and explore their Enneagram Style in
preparation for the workshop.
Instructor
Katie Tasillo, PT, DPT
Jen Cline, PT, MS
Credits
0.4 CEUs/4.0 Contact Hours
Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved
provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical
therapy for continued competence.
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 19)
$140.00 Registration
Dinner Provided
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #45103
Instructor
Anne Geary, IEA – Accredited Teacher
Credits
6.0 Contact Hours / 0.6 CEUs
The North Carolina AHEC Program is a designated provider of
continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education
by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing,
Inc. An application has been submitted for the Certified Health
Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master
Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to potentially
receive up to 6.0 hours total Category I continuing education
contact hours.
Fee
$140.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 7)
$165.00 Registration
Registration fee includes book
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #45102
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AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Volume Management: Balancing Hospital and
Professional Culture to Promote Necessary
Patient Care
AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Guiding Behavior Change through Evidence
based Health Coaching! (Presented by The
National Society of Health Coaches)
Important information you will want to know!
Medical Terminology for Interpreters - Basic
Glossary of Anatomy Terms
Date
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 1:15 pm
Dates
Friday, April 24, 2015 &
Friday, May 1, 2015
Registration
8:30 am
Time
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Any interested healthcare professional
Description
Description: Make the paradigm shift in thinking from our
traditional approach with patients to that of “real” patient
engagement! This popular Seminar introduces you to the use
of Evidence-based Health Coaching (EBHC) with a taste of
motivational interviewing for healthcare settings. You’ll learn
what EBHC is, how it works to change health behavior, why
it’s so successful and why our traditional methods have fallen
short!
MATERIALS: Program Manual (Allows for further selfstudy and optional testing to toward NSHC Health Coach
Certification or a Certificate of Completion!
ObjectivesVisit www.charlotteahec.org
for detailed objectives
Instructor
Gary R. Uremovich, DMin, MPAS, CHC, PA-C
Credits
0.4 CEUs/4.0 Contact Hours
NC Area Health Education Center is recognized by the Board
of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified
Athletic Trainers.
The North Carolina AHEC Program is a designated provider of
continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education
by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing,
Inc. An application has been submitted fir the Certified Health
Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health
Education Specialists (MCHES) to potentially receive up to 4.0
hours total Category I continuing education contact hours.
Fee
$200.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 2)
$275.00 Registration
Price includes program manual
Breakfast Provided
Target Audience
Participants must be fluent in English and Spanish. It is
recommended but not required that Level I and Level II
Interpreters Training courses be taken prior to taking this
class.
Description
This course is designed for fluent bilingual individuals
who are currently providing interpreter services in the
healthcare setting or are in the process of beginning to work
as interpreters. This training has an additional emphasis on
medical terminology.
Objectives
At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
• Identify English and Spanish terms for human body
parts, systems, diseases and treatments for disorders
using both formal and colloquial terminology
• Understand the educational requirements to become
a healthcare professional
• Pronounce, spell, and define terms relating to the
diagnosis, pathology and treatment of disorders of the
body system
• Recognize frequently used abbreviations
• Identify traditional folk remedies or beliefs that may
impact client compliance with treatment
Instructor
María Vélez, MS
Charlotte AHEC
Credits
1.4 CEUs / 14.0 Contact Hours
Charlotte AHEC
Fee
$250.00 Pre-registration (before April 17)
$265.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Project Coordinator
704.512.6596
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Education Specialist
704.512.6596
Event #
Event#45107
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Connect Online!
Webinar Option Available!
Date
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Digital Imaging Updates 2015
Time
5:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Date
Monday, May 11, 2015
Registration
4:30 pm
Time
4:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Registration
4:00 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Target Audience
Healthcare professionals caring for Spanish speaking patients
and their families in a radiology environment.
Description
This class is designed to provide training and practice
of terminology as well as phrases used by the radiology
professional in an effort to enhance communication when
working with Latino patients and their families.
Objectives
• Correctly pronounce basic Spanish words
• Describe and discuss cultural differences between
Hispanics/Latinos and other Americans concerning
healthcare
• Create a foundation of vocabulary and basic
terminology and phrases as related to the radiology
setting
• Direct patients in various positions using polite
Spanish commands
Instructor
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
Charlotte AHEC
Credits
0.3 CEUs / 3.0 Contact Hours
Application for credit will be made to the American Society
of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT) for Category A continuing
education credit
Fee
$95.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 28)
$110.00 Registration
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Education Specialist
704.512.6596
Event #45136
Target Audience
Radiologic science professionals and other interested
healthcare professionals
Description
This presentation explores the development and refinement
of digital imaging technology and the impact the technology
has on the medical imaging professional. In addition, this
lecture explores the need for continuing education prior to
and following the implementation of digital imaging systems
into radiology departments.
Objectives
• Describe current digital imaging equipment used for
projection radiography
• Identify the image processing factors controlling
image appearance
• Describe the fundamental principles of exposure.
• Compare dynamic range to exposure latitude as it
applies to digital imaging equipment
• Compare screen/film exposure principles to digital
exposure principles
• Describe how to develop exposure factors for digital
imaging equipment that may result in lower patient
exposure
Instructor
Andrew Woodward, MA, RT(R)(CT)(QM)
UNC - Chapel Hill
Division of Radiologic Science
Department of Allied Health Sciences
Credits
0.3 CEUs/3.0 Contact Hours
Application for credit will be made to the American Society
of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for Category A continuing
education credit.
Fee
$95.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 4)
$110.00 Registration
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512. 6710
Event #45137
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AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Spanish for the Radiology Healthcare
Professional
AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Treating the Patient with Traumatic Injuries:
Complex but Satisfying!
Parkinson’s Disease: New Perspectives from
Clinical Research
Date
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Date
Thursday, May 13, 2015
Time
4:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Time
4:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Registration
3:30 pm
Registration
4:00 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, nurses,
occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants
Description
This course will give the participant a background in the
medical issues of the patient with complex traumatic injuries
as well as solid and creative ideas to treat this patient
population in terms of mobility and discharge planning.
Objectives
The participant will:
• Identify trauma classification and how patients are
triaged and treated
• Examine spine, abdominal, and head trauma and the
impact on physical function
• Construct a thorough approach to the patient with
trauma using the four practice patterns
• Solve challenging patient case studies in regards to
transfer training and discharge planning
• Integrate differential diagnosis: the therapist assisting
the medical team
Instructor
Jennifer Cline, PT, MS
Credits
0.4 CEUs/4.0 Contact Hours
Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved
provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical
therapy for continued competence.
Request for preapproval has been submitted to the North
Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 6)
$140.00 Registration
Dinner Provided
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Project Coordinator
704.512.6596
Event #
45143
Target Audience
Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants
Description
This workshop provides information about the latest clinical
research on differential diagnosis, assessment, and treatment
of individuals with Parkinson disease (PD). All levels of
the ICF model (pathophysiology, impairments, activity
limitations, and participation restrictions) are addressed. The
main emphasis of the workshop is on movement problems
associated with PD, with discussion of specific intervention
ideas and case examples.
Objectives
Upon completion of this program, the participant should be
able to:
• Summarize major research findings concerning
pathophysiology, impairments, activity limitations, and
participation restrictions in individuals with PD
• Discuss medical management of individuals with
PD, including differential diagnosis, medications, and
surgery
• Describe and/or demonstrate use of tests and
measures appropriate for the evaluation of individuals
with PD
• Discuss interventions for individuals with PD, including
application of motor learning principles and specific
suggestions for various stages of disease progression
• Given a case example, participate in group problem
solving to select assessment tools and design an
appropriate intervention program
Instructor
Vicki Mercer, PT, PhD
Credits
0.3 CEUs/3.0 Contact Hours
Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved
provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical
therapy for continued competence.
Fee
$110.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 6)
$125.00 Registration
Dinner Provided
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #45151
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Great Relationships - The Enneagram Approach
Dates
Friday, May 29, 2015 &
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Friday)
8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Saturday)
Registration
8:30 am (Friday) & 7:30 am (Saturday)
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants,
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, SpeechLanguage Pathologists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Case
Managers or other healthcare professionals who work with
developmentally delayed individuals toddlers through
adults or any patient population who may have Autism, PDD,
Developmental Delays, Sensory Processing Disorders and/or
ADHD Infancy through Adult.
Description
This workshop will focus on underlying causes of challenging
behavior that impact performance and functional outcomes.
Clinicians will learn how to differentiate between the sensory
processing problems and the behavioral/emotional problems
in order to develop an integrated approach to intervention.
We will specifically address visual and vestibular processing
disorders that impact social skills and school performance
as the key to designing effective, integrated treatment for
improved sensory processing, motor skills and behavior.
Through extensive video case analysis of infants, toddlers,
school age children and adults, this course examines sensorymotor development and its role in the development of
attention, learning and behavior. This course will create a
paradigm shift and give participants a “new lens” with which
they can assess clients. Participants will learn to assess the
subtle motor and sensory deficits that may be contributing
to attention, motor and behavioral challenges, and most
importantly, will learn concrete strategies and treatment
techniques to apply immediately.
Instructor
Debra Dickson, RPT
Credits
1.3 CEUs/13.0 Contact Hours
Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved
provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical
therapy for continued competence.
Request for preapproval has been submitted to the North
Carolina Board of Occupational.
Fee
$275.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 22)
$300.00 Registration
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #
Date
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Health Educators, public health professionals, case managers,
social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, licensed
professional counselors, educators, school personnel, mental
health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health and human
service practitioners, and other health care professionals
Description
Relationships are one of the most rewarding?as well as the
most frustrating aspects of our existence. Whether in intimate
or work settings, the quality of our relationships has an
enormous impact on the quality of our lives, on our selfesteem, and on our careers.
The Enneagram can help us tremendously in understanding
our relationships. It is a remarkable system of nine basic
personality types that sheds light on the most important
psychological dynamics in our personality, as well as on
deeper spiritual yearnings. Each type has its own set of
strengths, vulnerabilities, and perceptions of the world.
Through Panel interviews, participants will be guided
to use the Enneagram as an immensely practical way to
understand their relationships with others, both intimate
and professional. There will be discussion around the
communication between different personality types and how
the types affect our main motivations.
ObjectivesVisit www.charlotteahec.org
for detailed objectives
Instructor
Anne Geary, IEA – Accredited Teacher
Credits
6.0 Contact Hours / 0.6 CEUs
The North Carolina AHEC Program is a designated provider of
continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education
by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing,
Inc. An application has been submitted for the Certified Health
Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master
Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to potentially
receive up to 6.0 hours total Category I continuing education
contact hours.
Fee
$140.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 25)
$165.00 Registration
(Registration fee includes Book,
Breakfast & Lunch)
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #45156
45297
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AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Is it Sensory? Or is it Behavior? Assessment and
Intervention Tools for OTs, PTs, and SLPs
(2-Day Workshop)
AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Health Literacy: Evaluating Patient Literature
through a Health Literacy Lens
Date
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Any interested healthcare professional
Description
Patient access to healthcare is changing, so we must too. As
we take a fresh look at the patient-centered home and the
changing demographics of our patient populations, let’s also
review our patient literature to ensure the language, images,
and focus are relevant, timely, and manageable to encourage
patient compliance and better outcomes through self-care/
preventative health education.
Objectives
• Explore the relationship between health literacy and
health outcomes
• Edit and review documents using the Patient
Education Materials Assessment Tool for Printable
Materials (PEMAT)
• Analyze patient and provider materials based on target
audience
• Discuss case study examples of patient outcomes and
how patient materials hindered or helped with patient
self-care management
Instructors
Holly Blackman, MEd
Kelly Blasky, MPH
Kerry Burch, MPH
Laura Magennis, RN
Credits
0.3 CEUs/3.0 Contact Hours
The North Carolina AHEC Program is a designated provider of
continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education
by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing,
Inc. An application has been submitted for the Certified Health
Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health
Education Specialists (MCHES) to potentially receive up to 3.0
hours total Category I continuing education contact hours.
Fee
$85.00 Pre-registration (Before June 10)
$100.00 Registration
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512. 6710
Event #
45298
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Online Workshop!
Basic Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
(8-part Series)
Location
Charlotte AHEC eLink (Online Course)
www.charlotteahec.org
Target Audience
Any professional health care provider that would like to learn
basic Spanish
Description
This ongoing and self-paced course will provide an
introduction to basic Spanish. Some of the units include
conversations that take place in the Reception Area, Intake,
the Pharmacy, Ambulance, the Emergency Room, and
Hospital Discharge. The lessons are divided in eight separate
modules including one dedicated to cultural differences.
Objectives
Greetings, farewells, introducing yourself, personal pronouns,
formal vs. informal, articles and genders, Spanish speaking
nationalities, common medical professions, physical
descriptions and personalities, colors, relationships, the
reception area, vocabulary, asking questions, making
appointments, days of the week, months of the year,
time, hospital intake and discharge, common diseases,
the pharmacy, instructions, medications, ambulance and
emergency room, services, accidents, basic Spanish verbs, and
Latino culture are just some of the things that you will learn
in this course!
Participant Requirements:
In order to advance from one unit to another, students
will have three opportunities to pass each module quiz at
100%. To receive course credit and a certificate, the eight
modules must be completed.
Instructor
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
Charlotte AHEC
Credits
0.2 CEUs/2.0 Contact Hours
Fee$80.00
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #38106
How to Work with an Interpreter
Location
Charlotte AHEC eLink (Online Course)
www.charlotteahec.org
Target Audience
All professional health care providers that work with nonEnglish-speaking patients
Description
This module covers tips of experienced medical interpreters
on how clinicians and interpreters can work together for the
benefit of their patients. Using a trained medical interpreter
results in more accurate diagnoses and better patient
compliance. Trained medical interpreters are consistently
better at facilitating communication between non-Englishspeaking patients and providers than patients’ relatives and
children, who are often unreliable in interpreting complex or
sensitive medical information.
Objectives
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
• Utilize the principles of Accuracy, Impartiality,
Advocacy, and Cultural Awareness in communicating
with non-English speaking patients
• Understand the importance of conducting a brief preconsultation conference
• Describe the importance of the clarification process
• Recognize the importance of bridging the patientprovider cultural gap
Instructor
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
Charlotte AHEC
Credits
0.1 CEUs / 1.0 Contact Hours
Fee$20.00
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #35771
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Who can create a MyAHEC account?
MyAHEC accounts are available to health care
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AHEC ALLIED & PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Online Workshop!
AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
Ethics: Revamped, Revived and Energized
Date
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 1:15pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
This experiential training takes a unique approach to learning
about and discussing ethical principles. Just because it’s
a required training for many of our professions doesn’t
mean it can’t be fun! Real life scenarios will be elicited from
participants, we’ll draw upon current events, use movies,
role plays and a variety of fun and entertaining experiential
activities to put a whole new spin on this topic.
This is not a sit back and relax style of training. Come prepared
for an exciting experience! We will discuss present day
ethical challenges and participants will walk away with new
perspectives and applicable strategies.
Objectives
• Develop critical thinking skills to aid in recognizing
ethical dilemmas
• Discuss how professional and personal lives
unavoidably blend particularly in today’s age of social
media
• Experience ethical situations from alternate
perspectives
• Learn strategies to utilize when, not if, ethical dilemmas
impact your work
Instructor
Stephanie Glickman, MSW, LCSW
Credits
0.4 CEUs/ 4.0 Clock Hours NBCC
4.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before Jan 22)
$100.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Education Specialist
704.512.6596
Event #45280
Busy? Attend This Workshop Online!
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Implications of
Current Research for Providers
Date
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Time
5:30 pm – 8:45pm
Registration
5:00 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
This workshop provides information on current research in
the study of ASD, including topics such as risk factors, medical
correlates, genetic factors, and brain development. The
importance of early identification of development concerns
and referral for evaluation is highlighted, given the evidence
base for the efficacy of early intervention: current screening
tools are also described. Methods of early intervention are
discussed in reference to the physician’s role in advising
parents. Finally, a case study is presented, providing a view
of ASD presentation across development and guidance in
communication with parents.
Objectives
• Learn current research related to risk factors, medical
correlates, and early developmental progression of
ASD
• Recognize the importance of early identification and
referral for developmental concerns
• Gain knowledge about specific screeners for ASD
• Improve communication skills with parents about ASD
referrals, diagnosis, and treatment
• Identify key referral sources and local agencies that
support families and serve young children with ASD
Instructors
Joyce J. Lum, PhD.
Kristin Hodgson, PhD.
Daniel R. Neuspiel, MD, MPH
Nancy Popkin, MA
Dianne Alexander, PhD
Credits
0.3 CEUs/ 3.0 Clock Hours NBCC
3.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before January 28)
$100.00 Registration
Dinner Provided
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #45281
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Fighter! A Trauma Informed Care Approach
(Based On A True Story)
Date
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Date
Friday, February 27, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:30pm
Time
9:00 am – 1:15 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
Family violence is likely one of the most common, and yet
challenging, issues that clinicians encounter. Mental health
and substance abuse issues highly co-occur with traumarelated experiences and interpersonal violence histories.
Regardless of the setting in which they work, clinicians must
have a working knowledge of the foundations of trauma and
interpersonal violence and tools to effectively assess and
treat individuals. Additionally, competency in differential
diagnosis, evidence-based models of treatment, and applying
treatment in a trauma-informed, culturally-competent
framework is needed. This program will provide information
and tools to understand, assess, and treat problems related to
family violence from a trauma-informed perspective.
Description
Trauma Informed Care is an organizational structure
and treatment framework that involves understanding,
recognizing, and responding to the effects of all types of
trauma. Trauma Informed Care also emphasizes physical,
psychological and emotional safety for both consumers and
providers, and helps survivors rebuild a sense of control and
empowerment. No one is immune to the impact of trauma.
Trauma affects the individual, families, and communities
by disrupting healthy development, adversely affecting
relationships, and contributing to mental health issues
including substance abuse, domestic violence, and child
abuse.
Objectives
• Define trauma, trauma-informed care, and the various
forms of interpersonal violence;
• Explain the impact of trauma from a cognitive,
neurobiological/physiological, clinical, and ecological
perspective;
• Discuss trauma and its comorbid conditions and
disorders; Utilize interactive technologies for
participant collaboration during learning process
Instructor
Kelly Grave, PhD, is the Executive Director of the Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness at North Carolina A&T State University and an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Services, as well as the Director of Community Innovations and Research, PLLC.
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Application has been made to the NCSAPPB for SS Credit
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb 19)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Objectives
• Understand the impact of trauma on clients, coworkers, friends, family, and even ourselves.
• Describe a compassionate and supportive community.
• Define the statement “What happened to you instead
of what’s wrong with you”
• Examine different groups and 1-1 sessions
Instructor
Joseph Swafford
Peer Support Specialist.
Senior Level Nonviolent Crisis
Intervention Instructor
Lead Trauma Informed Care Instructor
Credits
0.4 CEUs/ 4.0 Clock Hours
Fee:
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb 20)
$100.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #45282
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #44964
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AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
Responding to Family Violence: Evidence-Based
Approaches for Practice
AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
Brain Development and the Effects of
Maltreatment on Development
Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision
(Five-Day Workshop)
Date
Thursday, March 2, 2015
Dates
March 2 – 6, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:30pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Participants must attend all five days from March 2 - 6, 2015 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, each day, in order to receive credit
(No partial credit will be given).
Time
9:30 am – 4:30pm
Registration
9:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
Participants will learn how brain cells network with
other brain cells through one’s life experiences and how
deprivation of those experiences impact on the child’s
development. Maltreatment, stress or trauma also has a
major impact on the child’s functioning and development.
Participants will gain information to help them understand
the behaviors of children, particularly when they have been
maltreated and/or diagnosed with attention deficit disorder,
conduct disorder, borderline personality disorder and
childhood bipolar disorder. Odds are often stacked against a
child who has experienced maltreatment, stress or trauma in
their life. Resiliency is a concept that may provide the hope
practitioners can use to build a network of protective factors
around the child so their life’s outcomes can be successful.
Objectives
• Explain basic brain development in infants, schoolaged children and adolescent;
• Describe the relationships between brain
development and child maltreatment, stress and/or
trauma;
• Define resiliency and identify risk and protective
factors in a child’s life to build success into their
outcomes in life.
Target Audience
This course is designed to meet the instructional guidelines
for marital and family therapy (MFT) supervision, AAPC and
CPSP Diplomate, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
(LPCS), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Supervisor (LMFTS).
Description
This course provides an overview of the theory, research and
practice of clinical supervision, and teaches the fundamentals
of clinical supervision. It is designed to meet the instructional
guidelines for marital and family therapy (MFT) supervision,
AAPC and CPSP Diplomate, Licensed Professional Counselor
Supervisor (LPCS), and Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist Supervisor (LMFTS). It does that through the
interplay of three modalities of active learning: didactic
presentation, reflective interaction, and the supervised
experience of actual supervisory practice. Some assignments
will be specific to the type supervisory credential the student
is seeking. This course meets the specifications for MFT
Supervision courses necessary for the Approved Supervisor
designation by the American Association for Marriage and
Family Therapy (AAMFT).
ObjectivesVisit www.charlotteahec.org
for detailed objectives
Instructor(s)
Maria L. Boccia, Ph.D., D.Min.
AAMFT-Approved Supervisor
LMFT, LPC, AASECT-certified sex therapist, ABCST-certified sex therapist
James W. Pruett, Ph.D., D.Min.
AAMFT-Approved Supervisor
CCE-Approved Clinical Supervisor, CFBPPC LPC, LMFT LPCS, LMFTS, AAPC Diplomate, CPSP Diplomate
Instructor
Kathy Johnson, MS
Former Clinical Assistant Professor
UNC Chapel Hill, School of Social Work,
Jordan Institute for Families
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee:
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb. 23)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Credits
3.0 CEUs/ 30.0 Clock Hours NBCC
30.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$750.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb 23)
$800.00 Registration
One textbook will be provided
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Education Specialist
704.512.6596
Event #44966
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #
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44967
Date
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop
Including Oneself in the Circle of Compassion
Time
9:00 am – 4:30pm
Date
Friday, March 6, 2015
Registration
8:30 am
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Registration
8:30 am
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
ObjectivesVisit www.charlotteahec.org
for detailed objectives
Instructor
Laurie J. Abounader, MA, CIRS-A
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb 26)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Education Specialist
704.512.6596
Event #44968
LocationTBD
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health and
human service practitioners, certified health education
specialist and other health care professionals
Description
The Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Workshop introduces
participants to skills and practice that draw from the
empirically-supported 8-week training program, also taught
in a five-day intensive format, which is based on the research
of Kristin Neff, PhD and clinical expertise of Christopher
Germer, PhD. MSC teaches core principles and practices that
support participants in responding to difficult moments in
their lives with greater kindness, care and understanding.
Self-compassion can support emotional strength and
resilience, enhancing our ability to admit out shortcomings,
motivate ourselves with kindness, forgive ourselves when
needed, relate wholeheartedly to others, and be more
authenically ourselves.
Rapidly expanding research demonstrates that selfcompassion is strongly associated with emotional wellbeing,
less anxiety, depression and stress, maintenance of healthy
habits such as diet and exercise, and satisfying personal
relationships.
Objectives
• Identify elements of Mindful Self-Compassion
• Practice Mindful Self-Compassion meditations
• Employ skills to use Mindful Self-Compassion in daily
life
• Identify benefits of using Mindful Self-Compassion
practices to reduce caregiver fatigue
• Describe trends in research related to Mindful SelfCompassion
Instructor
Elizabeth Morse
Spiritual Care Manager
Carolinas Rehabilitation
Carolinas HealthCare System
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb 27)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #
44969
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AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
Elder Abuse
AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
Best Practices in Christian Counseling
New Workshop!
Date
Monday, March 9, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Motivational Interviewing and Medication
Adherence: A Person-Centered Approach to
Achieve Healthier Outcomes
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
There is an increasing evidence base that supports a
positive relationship between religiosity and mental health.
Some research, since 2000, demonstrates that higher levels
of religious involvement are positively associated with
measures of psychological well-being, such as life satisfaction,
happiness, higher morale and less depression, suicidal
idealization and substance use/abuse. Current trends suggest
that Christian mental health providers are seeking paradigms
that are consistent with their values and those of their clients
within accepted standards of practice. This workshop will
focus on how to help clients with a devout Christian value
system to use their beliefs in overcoming life obstacles during
the counseling process. The use of biblical philosophies will
be incorporated as a means to help.
Objectives
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:
• Examine guidelines for assessing the theology of
clients seeking Christian oriented counseling.
• Discuss useful ways of incorporating scripture in the
context of counseling individuals.
Instructors
Gabriel L. ‘Gabe’ Rogers, PhD, LPC
The Angel Gabriel
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 2)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Education Specialist
704.512.6596
Event #
45283
Dates
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 &
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
(Must attend both days to receive credit)
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Licensed clinical social worker supervisors, licensed
professional counselor supervisors, clinical social workers,
licensed professional counselors, clinicians, nurses,
pharmacists, other interested persons and healthcare
professionals
Description
This workshop will focus on learning the fundamentals of
Motivational Interviewing and how to apply it specifically
to medication adherence in a variety of settings and with
diverse individuals.
Objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants will:
• Explain NIANA Scope and Standards of Practice
• Discuss behavior change strategies as related to
medication adherence
• Define Nursing Informatics role in IT and can identify
at least 3 roles based on ANA Scope and Standards of
Practice
• Gain knowledge about Motivational Interviewing
o What is Motivational Interviewing?
o Where does it come from?
o Does it work (evidence base)?
• Learn specific Motivational Interviewing skills related
to medication adherence and review the 4 processes
of Motivational Interviewing.
• Observe and practice Motivational Interviewing skills
Instructors
Carol Golin, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, UNC Chapel Hill
Kemi Amola, PhD, LPC, Research Associate, UNC Chapel Hill
Steve Bradley-Bull, MEd, LPC, Research Associate, UNC Chapel Hill
Credits
1.2 CEUs/12.0 Clock Hours NBCC
12.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
12.0 CNE Contact Hours
Fee
$250.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 3)
$265.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #44970
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Critical Time Intervention
Date
Friday, March 13, 2015
Date
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Child Welfare professionals, social workers, case managers,
psychologists, licensed professional counselors, mental
health professionals, human service providers, foster parents,
adoptive parents, kinship providers, and others caring for or
working with young children ages birth to five
Description
Recent research has made it increasingly clear that adverse
experiences during the period of birth to five years have
an enduring impact on the developing brain and body.
This two-part training is an introduction to toxic stress
and ways young children can be protected by caring early
relationships. The first unit introduces the topic of “toxic
stress” and its impact; the second unit explores some ways
parents and caregivers can protect and heal children from
these effects through responsive relationships.
Unit 1: Toxic Stress and Early Brain Development
Unit 2: Buffering Stress through Responsive Relationships
Objectives
• Understand the effect trauma has on the physical
development of a young child’s brain
• Understand the behaviors exhibited by traumatized
young children
• Learn ways to intervene with traumatized children
to support the child’s social emotional and overall
developmental progress and ease traumatic symptoms
in child
• Gain knowledge about how parenting a traumatized
child is different from parenting a typically developing
child with a non-traumatic history
• Understand that the behaviors exhibited by
traumatized children are not purposefully exhibited to
upset others, but are involuntary responses to trauma’s
effects on their brains.
Instructors
Lindsey Moss, MSW, LCSW
Laverne Fesperman, MSW, LCSW
Anna George, LPC
Valerie Glascock, LPA
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 5)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Education Specialist
704.512.6596
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
Critical Time Intervention (CTI) is an intensive case
management model designed for persons with mental
illness who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, or
who are making the critical transition from an institutional
to community setting. CTI is a SAMHSA evidence-based
practice with demonstrated outcomes in reducing nights
of homelessness and hospitalizations. It is time-limited and
phase-based, lasting up to nine months and consisting
of three phases. CTI is delivered by a team that is led by a
licensed clinician. The model focuses on six key areas: access
to mental health, substance abuse and medical care; housing;
benefits; money management; independent living skills; and
family and social connections. This workshop will provide an
introduction to CTI and review potential of the model to fill
service gaps in the NC mental health system.
Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be
able to:
• Describe the CTI model and who may benefit from it
• Examine clincial and practical strategies useful in CTI
• Explore strategies for developing a CTI team
• Discuss benefits of CTI
Instructor
Barbara B. Smith, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Assistant Professor
UNC-CH, School of Social Work
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 6)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #44972
Event # 44971
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AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
Nurturing the Brain: Buffering Toxic Stress
through Responsive Relationships
AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
Date
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Save the Date!
The 10th Annual Youth Violence Prevention
Conference
Time
9:00 am – 1:15 pm
Date
Friday, March 27, 2014
Registration
8:30 am
Time
8:30 am – 3:30pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Registration
7:45 am
Navigating Divorce, Remarriage and Blended
Families in the Clinical Setting
LocationTBD
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
The purpose of this workshop is to outline what research says
about the impact of divorce, remarriage and blended families
and to identify strategies and interventions to assist parents
and children in coping with these changes
Description
Visit www.charlotteahec.org
for detailed description and objectives
Instructor(s)
Multiple
Credits
0.55 CEUs/ 5.5 Clock Hours NBCC
5.5 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$70.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 6)
$85.00 Registration
Registration has been reduced through grant support
Instructor
Julie Reeder, MA, LPC
New Directions Counseling Services
Credits
0.4 CEUs/ 4.0 Clock Hours NBCC
4.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 12)
$100.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #
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Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #
45211
Date
Monday, March 30, 2015
Super Vision: Developing Your Own Style
of Clinical Supervision
Time 9:00am – 1:15pm
Date
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Registration
8:30 am
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location
Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions 4855 Milestone Avenue
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
Though ethical dilemmas are a common and often vexing
aspect of professional practice, few opportunities exist to
safely and thoughtfully explore them. This seminar creates
such a space. The seminar begins with a review of the source
dilemmas and systems for categorizing and resolving
them. The remainder of the session is devoted to facilitated
discussion about group- or instructor-generated dilemmas.
Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be
able to:
• Identify five sources of dilemmas;
• Explain nine core ethical standards;
• Describe the ABCDE model for ethical decision making:
• Explain Kidder’s paradigm for classifying dilemmas;
• Identify creative strategies for solving particular
dilemmas;
• Describe seven resources for continued ethical
development.
Instructor
Kim Strom-Gottfried, Ph.D.
Smith P. Theimann, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Ethics and Professional Practice at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work.
Credits
0.4 CEUs/ 4.0 Clock Hours NBCC
4.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Application has been made to the
NCSAPPB for SS Credit
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 23)
$100.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #44980
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
Most clinicians have trained for years to learn their craft,
becoming therapists after studying in graduate school,
completing internships and gaining licensure. This is not
the case with clinical supervisors. In this 6 hour training
you will have an opportunity to develop your own style of
clinical supervision, building upon your knowledge base as
a therapist and adding to it the necessary components of
effective supervision. We will discuss how to choose your
supervision approach based on the developmental needs
of your supervisee; learn how to be comfortable with the
concept of use of self in supervision; discuss boundaries in
the age of technology and ethical challenges supervisors
face; and each participant will develop clear supervisory
goals. This workshop will be interactive using videotapes,
discussions and activities and will provide you with
opportunities to practice using taped materials during the
day. Come prepared to share supervision case examples of
both success and “opportunities for growth.”
Objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:
• Define “use of self” as a clinical supervisor
• Discuss the essential elements for building a resilient
team
• Know which supervision approach is appropriate with
each supervisee
• Teach the importance of boundaries to supervisees
• Develop a set of supervisory goals
Instructor
Dayna Guido, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
Visiting Clinical Instructor for the School of Social Work at UNC-Chapel Hill
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Application has been made to the NCSAPPB for SS Credit
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 24)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #44982
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AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
Dialog on Dilemmas
AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
Cultural Competency: Assessing and Enhancing
Cultural Competency in your Organization and
Individual Practice
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Community
Practice
Date
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Date
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Time
9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
The United States is becoming increasingly diverse. North
Carolina has experienced similar trends, as evident by our
state’s rapidly growing Latino and South Asian populations.
Given the changing demographics of North Carolina, it
is critical that service providers are culturally competent.
Providing culturally competent services not only enhances
our work with vulnerable populations, but it is also our
ethical obligation.
This workshop aims to help service providers enhance their
understanding of cultural competency.
Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be
able to:
• Explain why cultural competency is important;
• Define cultural competency and the stages of cultural
competency;
• Examine their organization and practice through the
lens of cultural competency;
• Identify strategies for increasing cultural competency
in their organization and practice;
• Practice self-awareness as related to cultural
competency.
Instructors
Cynthia Fraga Rizo, PhD
Assistant Professor, UNC-CH
School of Social Work
Jennifer O’Brien, MSW, PhD candidate
UNC-CH, School of Social Work
Credits
0.3 CEUs/ 3.0 Clock Hours NBCC
3.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists/
Application has been made to the NCSAPPB for SS Credit
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 8)
$100.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #44984
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Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based practice
for mental health conditions including, but not limited
to depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance
use disorders. This training will introduce participants to
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and will explore issues related
to its application in community-based settings.
Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be
able to:
• Identify models that influenced the development of
CBT
• Describe the theoretical underpinnings of CBT
• Explain the importance of case formulation in CBT
• Demonstrate an ability to use CBT skills and tools
Instructor
Marty Weems, LCSW, LCAS, CSI
Clinical Assistant Professor,
UNC-CH, School of Social Work
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Application has been made to the
NCSAPPB for SS Credit
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 9)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Education Specialist
704.512.6596
Event #44986
Trauma and Spirituality
Date
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Date
Friday, April 17, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Licensed clinical social worker supervisors, licensed
professional counselor supervisors, clinical social workers,
licensed professional counselors, clinicians, other interested
persons and healthcare professionals
Description
The liability of supervisors continuing to increase, and
clinical supervision in counseling is becoming increasingly
discussed. This course is designed to provide participants
with the tools necessary to enhance supervision skills. Models
of supervision currently in professional literature will be
discussed and participants will also have an opportunity to
adapt their own theoretical orientation of supervision for use
in their practice. The facilitators will use the combination of
video vignettes and years of experience to help participants
identify degrees of readiness in their supervisees. Supervision
disclosure statements will also be reviewed to help attendees
begin to create their own document.
Objectives
• Examine professional supervision models
• Explore supervision theoretical orientations
• Enhance participants’ supervision techniques
• Gain awareness of liabilities associated with being a
supervisor
• Practice supervision conceptualization via video
vignettes
Instructor(s)
Gabriel L. ‘Gabe’ Rogers, PhD, LPC
The Angel Gabriel
Alexander Gnilka, PhD, LPCS
Clinical Coordinator,
Carolinas Healthcare System EAP
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 9)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description Visit www.charlotteahec.org
for detailed description and objectives
Instructor
Shanti Kulkarni, PhD
UNC- Charlotte
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 10)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #45285
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Education Specialist
704.512.6596
Event #45284
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AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
Clinical Supervision
AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
Ethics with Adolescents: The Big Picture
(In Partnership with Teen Health Connection)
Incorporating Faith and Spirituality
in the Therapeutic Setting
Date
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Date
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Time
12:30pm – 4:45pm
Time
9:00 am – 1:15pm
Registration
11:30 (Box Lunch and Networking)
Registration
8:30 am
Location
McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square 345 North College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
Working with teens carries a great responsibility and requires
significant knowledge in order to effectively assist during
this crucial time in their development. It is imperative to
understand your ethical responsibility as a clinician and
how to effectively resolve ethical problems that arise. In this
workshop, participants will learn an ethical decision-making
process, explore and discuss real-life scenarios and improve
competency in handling specific ethical dilemmas that occur
while working with this population.
Objectives
• Consider how our own values impact our professional
conduct.
• Identify an ethical decision-making model.
• Improve understanding of limits of confidentiality,
concept of duty to warn and what it means to be a
mandated reporter.
• Increase competency in handling ethical dilemmas
specific to adolescents.
Instructor
Libby Safrit, MA, LPA, HSP-PA
Executive Director, Teen Health Connection
Credits
0.4 CEUs/ 4.0 Clock Hours NBCC
4.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 14)
$100.00 Registration
Lunch Provided
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #44988
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Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
The purpose of this workshop is to make clinicians aware
of the role that faith and spirituality can play in promoting
health and wellness in our clients and to help clinicians know
how to encourage clients to draw on their religious traditions
and spiritual practices in constructive and healthy ways.
Instructor
Julie Reeder, MA, LPC
New Directions Counseling Services
Credits
0.4 CEUs/ 4.0 Clock Hours NBCC
4.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 16)
$100.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #44991
New Age Creative Interventions
Date
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Date
Friday, April 24, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Time
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
This workshop will help participants develop skills in
facilitating attachment with their young children, ages zero
to three. Participants will learn skills to assist parents in
connecting with their young children.
Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be
able to:
• Explain the impact of early relationships on a child’s
development;
• Gain knowledge into clinical protocol sequences
• Describe how their support to new parents impacts
young children;
• Demonstrate the skills to foster positive attachment
and parent-child interaction.
Instructor
Sarah Cengel, MSW, LCSW
UNC-CH, School of Social Work
Credits
0.3 CEUs/ 3.0 Clock Hours NBCC
3.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 17)
$100.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #44979
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
Talk Therapy has been the traditional and probably the most
comfortable form of outpatient therapy for a while. However,
it is time for a CHANGE. The world is rapidly evolving and
therapy has to also evolve. This does not mean that talk
therapy is going away; it means that we as therapists need to
do something different. Clients are expecting more from their
therapist than an hour on the sofa.
This training will teach participants new age interventions
that will truly engage clients in the therapeutic process. These
interventions will allow clients to feel more connected with
the various aspects of self and with therapy.
This training will teach participants how to plan, introduce
and facilitate therapy sessions that truly aid clients in
sustainable change. ACTIONS speak louder than WORDS,
LET THE MUSIC play, SILENCE isn’t always awkward, and TIME
TRAVELING are only a few of the interactive interventions
participants will have an opportunity to learn.
Objectives
• Identify various reasons why therapists/counselors are
reluctant to utilize new intervention techniques
• Identify the lasting benefits that new age interventions
can have with clients and counselors/therapists
• Successfully implement new age interventions that
engage individuals, couples, families and groups in the
therapeutic process
Instructor
Courtney L. Nesbitt, MSW, LCSW
Cyd M. McGee, MSW, LCSW
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 21)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #44992
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AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
Early Relationships: Helping Parents Foster
Healthy Development
AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
From Surviving to Thriving:
Mind/Body Approaches
Positive Psychology & Cognitive Therapy
Date
Friday, May 1, 2015
Date
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Time
9:00 am – 4:30pm
Registration
8:30 am
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
During the past decade, advances in neuroscience have
provided a clearer understanding of how the brain and the
nervous system are impacted by trauma and what is needed
to promote recovery. Based upon these scientific advances,
revolutionary, mind/body approaches to trauma treatment
have been developed.
Drawing from mindfulness, yoga and other mind/body
approaches, this experimental seminar focuses on skills that
enhance client stability, resilience, and agency during and
between treatment sessions. Providing clients with these
leading edge skills helps clear the way for deeper levels
of recovery while promoting safety and increased selfcompassion. The effectiveness of these approaches results
in reduced clinician burn our and the more immediate
gratification of seeing clients lead satisfying lives. This
experiemental seminar is appropriate for those who are new
to trauma treatment as well as experienced practitioners. No
previous experience is needed to implement these gentle,
off the mat, yoga and mindfulness interventions. The day
will provide an abundance of take homes and restorative
opportunities for clinician self-care.
ObjectivesVisit www.charlotteahec.org
for detailed objectives
Instructor
Debra Premashakti Alvis, Ph.D., RYT
Assistant Professional - Division of Academic Enhancement The University of Georgia
Educational Trainer, Positive Educational Seminars Institute (PESI), Eau Claire, WI
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$135.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 23)
$150.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Education Specialist
704.512.6596
Event #44993
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on symptom
reduction providing clients with the cognitive skills to
modify dysfunctional thinking and to reduce relapse risk.
Mental health, however, goes beyond the absence of
psychopathology to include emotional well-being. Positive
Psychotherapy capitalizes on existing cognitive abilities and
strengths promoting an emphasis on strengths, joy, virtues,
and optimism. Thus, the integration of Positive Psychology
and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy supports clients in moving
beyond an absence of symptoms towards well-being.
Continued practice of these recovery and flourishing skills
rewires the brain to experience greater happiness – and
better living.
Objectives
• Identify two specific strategies for expanding clinical
assessment to include client strengths.
• Apply key skills evidenced to resolve depression and
decrease anxiety
• Implement interventions shown to develop neural
pathways for happiness.
• Demonstrate approaches for engaging the five
essential virtues for happiness
• Recognize the five factors that impact and determine
your leadership behavior
• Outline strategies for savoring positive emotions and
working with challenging emotions.
Instructor
Debra Premashakti Alvis, Ph.D., RYT
Assistant Professional - Division of Academic Enhancement The University of Georgia
Educational Trainer, Positive Educational Seminars Institute (PESI), Eau Claire, WI
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$135.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 24)
$150.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Education Specialist
704.512.6596
Event #44994
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Date
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
The primary objective of this training is to provide guidance
for clinicians on the management of common and frustrating
behaviors that interfere with therapeutic progress across a
wide range of adult outpatients and therapeutic approaches.
Some of these therapy-interfering behaviors (TIBs) include
therapy no-shows, drop-outs, angry behavior toward the
therapist, suicidal threats, homework non-compliance, and
behaviors on the part of the therapist that might interfere
with therapeutic progress. This training will help clinicians
better manage TIBs by using principles and strategies
from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT; Linehan, 1993). In
this training attendees will learn how to use approaches
from DBT to help reduce TIBs, without needing to be a
DBT therapist, providing comprehensive DBT, or treating
someone with BPD. Using didactics and experiential learning,
this training will be designed to increase clinician skill and
confidence responding to TIBs across a wide array of adults in
outpatient settings, in order to enhance treatment outcomes.
Instructor
M. Zachary Rosenthal, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Duke University Medical Center
Director, Duke Cognitive Behavioral Research and Treatment Program
Director, Adult Outpatient Psychiatric and Behavioral Services
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Application has been made to the
NCSAPPB for SS Credit
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 29)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #44996
Treatment Issues for Dual Diagnosis
Date
Friday, May 8, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
This workshop will review the bio-psycho-social-spiritual
disease paradigm, which unifies mental illness and substance
abuse within a cohesive therapeutic framework. There will
be a detailed review of the special treatment considerations
required when patients struggle with addictions and anxiety
disorders, particularly PTSD. The role of sexual trauma and
its function in the development of PTSD and addiction will
be examined in depth. In addition, Axis II issues will be
reviewed as they impact the treatment of alcohol and other
drug dependencies. Attention will be given to the antisocial,
dependent, narcissistic and borderline personality disorders,
which are most often connected within a person’s life to
their history of chemical dependency. Specific interventions
will be discussed which will help clinicians work with this
challenging patient population.
Objectives
• Describe the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of
mental illness/substance abuse in providing an
overall framework for the understanding of the dually
diagnosed patient.
• Discuss the interaction of anxiety disorders and
substance abuse with an emphasis on PTSD and
the appropriate treatment interventions for this
population.
• List specific interventions and a therapeutic approach
specific to each personality disorder as expressed
within the context of dual diagnosis.
Instructor
Jeff Georgi, MDiv, CCAS, CCS
Duke University
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Application has been made to the
NCSAPPB for SS Credit
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 1)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #44998
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AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
Using Strategies from Dialectical Behavior
Therapy (DBT) to Improve Skill and Confidence
Responding to Therapy-Interferring Behavior in
Psychotherapy
AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
Professional Ethics and Social Networks
Introduction to Equine Psychotherapy
Date
Friday, May 11, 2015
Date
Friday, May 15, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 1:15 pm
Time
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Registration
9:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Triple Play Farm, LLC
19516 Kistler Farm Rd
Davidson, NC 28036
www.tripleplayfarm.com
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
The emergence of online networking through sites such
as Twitter and Facebook creates unique challenges in the
application of familiar ethical and managerial concepts.
Client privacy, public relations and marketing, worker selfdisclosure, conflicts of interest and informed consent all
take on new form and complexity in light of technological
advances. This workshop introduces the features of social
networking and explores the risks and rewards of conscious
use of networking sites in social work practice
Objectives
• Understand features, controls, uses, and misuses of
Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, blogging and other online
networking mechanisms;
• Identify the ways in which online networking may be
used to advance personal, professional, organizational,
and therapeutic goals;
• Describe practical and ethical considerations in
boundary setting, self-disclosure, confidentiality, and
professional integrity;
• Examine the embedded hazards in access to clients’
sites, workers’ sites, and in linkages between the two;
• Discuss illustrative case examples.
Instructor
Dr. Kim Strom-Gottfried
Smith P. Theimann, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Ethics and Professional Practice at the UNC-Chapel Hill
School of Social Work.
Credits
0.4 CEUs/ 4.0 Clock Hours NBCC
4.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Application has been made to the
NCSAPPB for SS Credit
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 4)
$100.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #
45003
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
Equine assisted therapies are experiential modalities that
incorporate horses in the process of improving human health
and enhancing emotional growth and learning. Equine
Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) focuses specifically on mental
health problems while Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is
more generally applied to a wide range of life challenges
such as dealing effectively with grief and loss. EAP/EAL are
collaborative efforts involving a licensed therapist, a horse
professional, and horses working with clients to address
treatment and/or personal goals. Participants learn about
themselves and others by engaging in activities with horses
and processing thoughts, beliefs, and behavior patterns.
Objectives
Enjoy a Spring day at the farm as we introduce you to this
popular new experiential modality. Participants will learn:
• How to decipher the “alphabet soup” acronyms of
equine therapies
• Why horses are particularly well suited to working with
mental health clients
• Which clients are most appropriate for referrals for
equine facilitated therapy, as well as contraindicated
populations
• Identify team-building strategies capable of
overcoming team deficiencies
• What an actual equine facilitated psychotherapy
session might look like with hands-on experience
Instructor
Kris Batchelor, BA, TRI, ES
Doreen Hughes, MD
Credits
0.3 CEUs/ 3.0 Clock Hours NBCC
3.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 8)
$140.00 Registration
Snacks Provided
Contact
Chanyne Cupil, Project Coordinator
704.512.6710
Event #45000
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Fighter! A Trauma Informed Care Approach
(Based On A True Story)
Date
Monday, May 18, 2015
Date
Friday, June 5, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:30pm
Time
9:00 am – 1:15pm
Registration
8:30 am
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Target Audience
Case managers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists,
licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel,
mental health professionals, clinicians, nurses, health
and human service practitioners, and other health care
professionals
Description
Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) can have profound effects on
one’s ability to skillfully manage emotions, one’s relationship
to his/her own body, and the capacity to create and maintain
meaningful interpersonal connections. Other types of
developmental trauma, such as childhood physical and
emotional abuse, neglect, exposure to domestic violence
or substance abuse, can also create insecure attachment
relationships that increase the risk of emotion dysregulation
and relationship difficulties.
Description
Trauma Informed Care is an organizational structure
and treatment framework that involves understanding,
recognizing, and responding to the effects of all types of
trauma. Trauma Informed Care also emphasizes physical,
psychological and emotional safety for both consumers and
providers, and helps survivors rebuild a sense of control and
empowerment. No one is immune to the impact of trauma.
Trauma affects the individual, families, and communities
by disrupting healthy development, adversely affecting
relationships, and contributing to mental health issues
including substance abuse, domestic violence, and child
abuse.
This workshop will explore a variety of ways in which clients
can be taught to: better understand their own struggles;
begin a process of healing from the past with compassion
and self-awareness; and reconnect safely in present
relationships. This workshop will center on the treatment of
adult clients.
Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be
able to:
• Explain the concept of developmental trauma and
attachment styles;
• Describe the impact of such trauma on emotion
regulation, safety, trust and communication;
• Examine one’s own ability to monitor, regulate, and
remain grounded in session as therapist;
• Utilize skills to assist clients in recognizing and
managing emotion dysregulation;
Instructor
Kate Gotelli, MSW, LCSW
Mindful Awakening, PLLC, Chapel Hill
Adjunct Clinical Instructor, UNC-CH
School of Social Work
Credits
0.6 CEUs/ 6.0 Clock Hours NBCC
6.0 Contact Hours of (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
Application has been made to the
NCSAPPB for GSB Credit
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 11)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Objectives
• Understand the impact of trauma on clients, coworkers, friends, family, and even ourselves.
• Describe a compassionate and supportive community.
• Define the statement “What happened to you instead
of what’s wrong with you”
• Examine different groups and 1-1 sessions
Instructor
Joseph Swafford
Peer Support Specialist.
Senior Level Nonviolent Crisis
Intervention Instructor
Lead Trauma Informed Care Instructor
Credits
0.4 CEUs/ 4.0 Clock Hours
Fee:
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb 20)
$100.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Jorge Rudko, Education Specialist
704.512.6576
Event #45286
Contact
Gabriela Staley, Education Specialist
704.512.6596
Event
45002
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AHEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
Transforming Developmental Trauma’s Impact
On Emotion Regulation & Intimacy
AHEC CARE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
AHEC CARE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
Online Workshop!
Pharmacology for Coders – eLearning
Dates
Available anytime between
January 1 and June 30, 2015
Location
Charlotte AHEC eLink (Online Workshop)
Target Audience
Medical Record Personnel, Billers, Coders, Telehealth
Professionals, Certified Medical Assistants, Registrars
and anyone Interested in gaining a basic knowledge of
Pharmacology For Coders
Description
Ongoing and self-paced workshop
Students will learn about drugs and their relationship to
disease as it relates to current coding guidelines. Emphasis
will be placed on commonly used drugs and their effects on
body systems. The United States will be implementing ICD10, and it is critical that coders have an understanding of the
clinical disease process and use of medication in treatment of
those diseases. Knowing medication helps to clarify clinical
documentation.
Requirement
You will be expected to earn a grade of 70% or higher on
the final exam to receive credit. The curriculum must be
completed within 3 months of receiving your textbook.
Objectives
• Learn terminology associated with drug usage; explain
how/why drugs are administered
• Distinguish between drug dependence and drug
abuse; review clinical trials/new drugs
• Explain self-administered and orphan drugs and their
role in healthcare
• Practice using HCPCS Level II in assigning J-Codes and
Q-Codes
• Describe the effects of drugs on pregnant women and
newborns
Instructor
Mary Gregory, RHIT, CCS, CDIP, CPC, CCS-P,
CPC-I
AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer
President, Medical Administrative Solutions
Credits
2.0 CEUs / 20.0 Contact Hours
Fee
$180.00 Registration
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #
45075
Busy? Attend This Workshop Online!
X Marks the Spot: CMS Replacement Codes for
Modifier 59
Dates
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Time
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Registration
5:30 pm
Location
Webinar only
Target Audience
Billing managers, coding managers, coders, charge master
staff, compliance and anyone that assign modifier 59 in their
clinic. This modifier will affect physicians and facilities
Description
CMS replaces modifier 59 with new modifiers X-{EPSU}
Beginning January 5, 2015 CMS will require the use of the
new X-modifiers rather than modifier 59. This two hour
seminar will focus on the definition of the new X-modifiers
and the proper use of the modifiers. CMS stated “Modifier
59 is the most widely used HCPCS modifier: It is defined for
use in a wide variety of circumstances, and is often applied
incorrectly to bypass National Correct Coding Initiative
(NCCI) edits. This modifier is associated with considerable
misuse and high levels of manual audit activity, leading
to reviews, appeals, and even civil fraud and abuse cases.
The introduction of subser modifiers is designed to reduce
improper use of modifier 59 and help to improve claims
processing for providers.” According to CMS , one of the
biggest areas of the misuse of modifier 59 is with the
procedure-to-procedure codes. This webinar will focus
on understanding the proper use of X-modifiers with the
procedure to procedure codes.
Objectives
• Review definition of the new modifiers: XE, XP, XS, XU
• Discuss areas that maybe vulnerable to misuse of
modifier 59
• Review the proper use of X-modifier “XU Unusual
Non-Overlapping Service, The Use Of A Service
That Is Distinct Because It Does Not Overlap Usual
Components Of The Main Service.”
Instructor
Mary D. Gregory, RHIT, CCS, CDIP, CPC,
CCS-P, CPC-I
AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer
President, Medical Administrative Solutions
Credits
0.2 CEUs / 2.0 Contact Hours
AAPC and AHIMA Continuing Education Units will be available
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before Jan. 14)
$100.00 Registration
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44662
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Date
Monday, January 26, 2015 Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 5:00 pm Days 1 & 2
8:30 am –1:00 pm Day 3
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Anyone interested in obtaining a LeanTM certification
Description
At the Lean Bronze Certification level, your education and
training focuses on how to apply lean principles, concepts,
and methods within a work cell, work group, or value stream.
Earning your Lean Bronze Certification demonstrates your
solid understanding of basic lean principles and tools,
and your ability in tactical implementation that drives
improvement and shows measurable results. You’ll study
and learn lean from these key modules from the Lean
Certification Body of Knowledge:
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Module 1: Cultural Enablers (15%)
Module 2: Continuous Process Improvement (60%)
Module 3: Consistent Lean Enterprise Culture (10%)
Module 4: Business Results (15%)
To earn the Lean Bronze Certification, you must demonstrate
your understanding of the Lean Certification Body of
Knowledge by passing the Lean Bronze Certification exam,
for which you’ll receive a Lean Knowledge Certificate. To
become certified, you must further demonstrate your lean
training and development by creating a lean portfolio of
experience containing five tactical projects and activities.
Check www.charlotteahec.org for additional details.
Instructor
Hank Czarnecki, LBC
Auburn University
Credits
18.0 ACHE Qualified Education Credit Hours/ 18.0 Contact Hours / 1.8 CEUs
Fee
$1,500.00 Pre-Registration (Before Jan. 12)
$1,600.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided (Days 1 & 2)
Breakfast Provided (Days 3)
*Cost of the certification exam and textbooks included in registration fee
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44712
The Front Office Super Star: The People Skills
You Need To Know To Succeed!
Dates
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 OR
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 12:45 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
AHEC CARE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
Bronze Lean Certification Review Course
Target Audience
Front Office staff, administrative assistants, receptionists,
registrars, medical assistants, support staff, or anyone
interested in learning more about how to provide the
exceptional customer experience
Description
A must attend workshop for all front office team members
who believe a high standard of care is paramount to success!
This workshop will give front office staff techniques for
everyday challenges in their practice, front office, or any
setting where people are involved.
During the course of this program participants will learn
communication strategies and how to manage challenging
patients and families, appropriate telephone techniques,
ways to improve productivity, maintain a positive self- image,
and how to be a valued team member.
Objectives
• Create and maintain a positive self-image
• Improve personal productivity by organizing your
work
• Develop your interpersonal skills
• Describe how to improve communication skills (verbal
and written)
• Identify strategies for managing challenging situations
• Work as a team member
Instructor
Lee Gossett, BS, MCC
OD Consultant
Credits
0.4 IACET CEUs / 4.0 Contact Hours
0.4 CEUs
Fee
$105.00 Pre-Registration
(Before January 28/May 7)
$120.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #
44544 (February 4)
44545 (May 14)
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AHEC CARE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
Introductory Aromatherapy for Healthcare
Professionals
The Encore Effect … and More!
Date
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Date
Friday, February 6, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 12:45 pm
Time
9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
All interested healthcare providers
Description
Aromatherapy/essential oils have been used for centuries
for medicinal healing and disease prevention. Single or
combined the inhaled molecules of these extracts stimulate
the olfactory nerve, sending messages to the brain’s limbic
system. Used topically or ingested (in the case of therapeuticgrade oils only), they can provide relief and protection.
Objectives
• Integrate aromatherapy with traditional medical
practices
• Utilize aromatherapy to naturally protect yourself,
staff, and coworkers from bacterial, viral, and fungal
infections
• Explain the many benefits of therapeutic essential oils
to support physical, emotional, and spiritual health and
well-being
Instructor
Jennifer Tremblay, MBA, CHC
Certified Health Coach & Business Wellness Consultant
Iris Friends, RDH, CHC
Credits
0.3 IACET CEUs / 3.0 Contact Hours
Fee
$105.00 Pre-Registration (Before January 30)
$120.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #
45161
Target Audience
Front Office staff, administrative assistants, receptionists,
registrars, medical assistants, support staff, or anyone
interested in learning more about how to provide the
exceptional customer experience
Description
Every interaction is an opportunity to give a “remarkable”
performance no matter what variety of “stage” we perform
on. Our day-to-day performance should go beyond the
image of remarkable. What kind of impression do you leave
with others? Is it so unique and inspiring that others will
remember it long after the service experience ends?
When we’re faced with challenges and obstacles, it’s not
about what we do, but how we do it based on our attitudes,
facts, and beliefs. However, attitude alone does not make the
difference; it’s not enough in our rapidly changing world. So,
what is? What you believe is EVERYTHING!
Remarkable performance is tapping into our unique talents,
exceptional gifts, and unlimited potential in everything
we do! The objectives of this course are primarily based on
Mark Sanborn’s book, The Encore Effect: How to Achieve
Remarkable Performance in Anything You Do. In addition to
the key principles discussed from the book, participants will
learn other fundamental concepts and practical solutions for
achieving extraordinary performance at work and in life.
Objectives
• Define the term “Encore Effect”
• Distinguish the difference between routine and
remarkable performance
• Identify one single component that fuels remarkable
performance
• Explain employee engagement and its impact on the
“Encore Effect”
• Identify opportunities to inspire others to achieve
remarkable performance every day
Instructor
Lee Gossett, BS, MCC
OD Consultant
Credits
Fee
0.4 IACET CEUs / 4.0 Contact Hours
$105.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb. 11)
$120.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44720
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The Anatomy of an Overpayment:
What You Need to Do Next
Date
Friday, March 6, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 12:45 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Target Audience
Medical offices, practice groups, hospitals, academic medical
centers, compliance staff, health information managers,
healthcare counsel/lawyers, office managers, contract
managers, utilization review, case management, audit
departments, CMO, physician advisors and any individuals
involved in the auditing and audit response team
Description
Over the past few years, we have seen increased audit
scrutiny and more stringent requirements of coding and
billing. Not only are these requirements difficult to interpret
but staying abreast of changes as well developing a seamless
process can be difficult. Understanding the current audit
climate and how to better prepare your organization to
withstand audit of your inpatient and outpatient service lines
is crucial.
Governmental and commercial audits continue to increase
their efforts to recover dollars lost through reviewing what
is defined as “improper payments.” Since inception of the
RAC program, CMS has identified over $2 billion dollars
in improper payments and based on the last CMS report
through 10/3/2014, close to $1 billion of those dollars have
been collected.
After attending this session you will understand key terms
and entities associated with an audit, new regulatory issues
in place and on the horizon, discuss the tools needed to
successfully respond to an audit, identify and review current
denial trends and targets, review tools and resources needed
to appeal denials.
Objectives
• Review current audit climate
• Define keys to responding to denials
• Define keys to responding to denials
Instructor
Sharon Easterling, MHA, RHIA,
CCS, CDIP, CPHM
President/CEO,
Recovery Analytics
Credits
4.0 ACHE Qualified Education
Credit Hours/ 0.4 CEUs / 4.0 Contact Hours
Fee$135.00 Pre-Registration (before Feb. 27)
$150.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Comprehensive Coding Using ICD-10-CM for the
Physician’s Office
Date
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Time
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration
7:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Practice Administrators, Managers, Coders, Billers, Front Office
Staff and Clinical Staff
Description
For 2015 our ICD-10-CM training session will have a small
part of the foundation for understanding the structure of
an ICD-10-CM. The rest of this course will focus on how to
code using ICD-10-CM & covering the ICD-10-CM coding
guidelines. Emphasis will also be directed to codes that
require expanded clinical documentation to code to the
highest level of specificity. Bring your ICD-10-CM code book
to this session as realistic coding cases will be covered and
discussed throughout the entire training session.
Objectives
• Explain structure and provide chapter specific coding
examples of each ICD-10-CM coding chapter, new
chapter-specific coding conventions, and official ICD10-CM coding guidelines
• Identify current documentation issues to help your
practice formulate documentation and training needs
for practitioners to document more specifically for ICD10-CM
• Locate ICD-10-CM codes using General Equivalency
Mappings (GEMS) files
• Explain key elements, timelines, and useful strategies
to implement ICD-10 from the Practice Administrator
and/or Office Manager perspective
Instructor
Multiple Speakers
Credits
0.8 CEUs / 7.5 Contact Hours
North Carolina Health Information
Management Association (NCHIMA) has
approved this program for 7.0 continuing
education hours. Participants must attend
100% of the program to be awarded credit.
Fee
$145.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 8)
$160.00 Registration
$120.00 REC/IPIP/PCMH Discount
Pre-Registration (Before April 8)
$135.00 REC/IPIP/PCMH Discount
Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44684
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #45070
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Busy? Attend This Workshop Online!
AHEC CARE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
Busy? Attend This Workshop Online!
Busy? Attend This Workshop Online!
After Omnibus: Strategies for Compliance
Success
ICD-10-CM Documentation: What’s Different
from ICD-9?
Date
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Date
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Time
9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Target Audience
All healthcare professionals
Description
With the final compliance date of the HIPAA Omnibus Rules
long past, facilities still may be facing compliance challenges.
In light of the announced second round of HIPAA audits by
Health and Human Services, this review of the basic tenets of
protection of health information is a must.
This session will provide a baseline review of the HIPAA
Privacy and Safety as well as a complete review of breach
detection, reporting and prevention strategies. The role
of business associates, health information exchanges, and
risk analysis will be discussed in order to position your
facility to provide the highest level of protection for patient
information.
Objectives
Visit www.charlotteahec.org
for additional objectives
Instructor
Karen Gregory, RN
Director of Compliance and Education
Total Medical Compliance
Credits
0.3 IACET CEUs / 3.0 Contact Hours
Fee
$140.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 14)
$155.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Target Audience
Billers, coders, medical record personnel, telehealth
professionals, practice managers and administrators, certified
medical assistants, registrars and anyone interested in
gaining a basic knowledge of ICD-10 documentation
Description
This course is designed to help the participant identify
what compliant documentation that is needed to code to
the ICD-10-CM specificity. It will also recognize areas in the
documentation that is currently sufficient to code to the
specificity of ICD-10-CM.
Objectives
Visit www.charlotteahec.org
for additional objectives
Instructor
Mary D. Gregory, RHIT, CCS, CDIP,
CPC, CCS-P, CPC-I
President, Medical Administrative Solutions
Credits
0.3 CEUs / 3.0 Contact Hours
AAPC and AHIMA Continuing Educations
Units will be available
Fee
$135.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 21)
$150.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44871
Event #44924
2nd Annual CHS Integrative Health Summit:
Integrative Tools for Healing, Your Practice and
Patient Care
Date
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Location
Charlotte Convention Center
Target Audience
All interested healthcare professionals
Description
This day-long conference is designed specifically for
healthcare professionals to explore best practices of
Integrative Health. This year’s conference will focus on
teaching practitioners integrative tools for their practices
and patient care. Relevant and important to a wide
variety of medical practitioners, patients and customers
increasingly are requesting integrative environments and
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services. Medical entities that offer integrative modalities
are considered cutting edge and provide added value. As
a result, patient satisfaction increases when integrative
services and tools are practiced. The conference will
introduce information about how Integrative Health can
be used in a variety of health care settings by illustrating
evidence-based techniques that practitioners can
immediately put to use in their work.
Objectives
Visit www.charlotteahec.org
Instructor
Multiple speakers
CreditsContinuing Education Credit specifics will be provided at a later date.
Contact
Maria Velez, Education Specialist
704.512.6584
Event #
45212
5th Annual Carolinas’ Sleep Symposium
Dates
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Friday, January 16, 2015
Time
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Thursday)
7:45 am – 4:30 pm (Friday)
Registration
5:30 pm (Thursday)
7:00 am (Friday)
Location
Renaissance Suites Hotel (Thursday)
Harris Conference Center (Friday)
Charlotte, NC
Target Audience
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Sleep
Technicians, Respiratory Therapists, Dentists
Description
Clinicians that practice Sleep Medicine will learn how to
implement the latest diagnostic and treatment options for
sleep disorders in a multidisciplinary fashion. Our symposium
is used annually to update our practitioners in the state of
the art of the field as well as provide a venue to understand
market changes in sleep care delivery.
Objectives
As a result of attending this conference, participants will be
able to do the following:
• Demonstrate comfort in understanding the role of
current home testing devices
• Learn the current state of sleep medicine from a
regulatory and market perspective
• Review key steps to prepare oneself to become
outcome and performance measured in the future
sleep medicine market
• Review recent advancements in PAP therapies
• Highlight evidence regarding perioperative PAP
efficacy and utility
Credits10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM/CEUs
Application for Continuing Education Credit will be made to the American Association of Respiratory Care.
Application for Continuing Education Credit will be made to the American Association of Sleep Technologists.
Cardiovascular Update for Primary Care
Physcians 2015
Date Saturday, January 24, 2015
Time 7:45 am – 2:05 pm
Registration 7:00 am
Location
Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge
Charlotte, NC
Target Audience
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses
Description
Primary Care Physicians and other Allied Healthcare
Professionals will be provided with an in-depth and updated
review of both common and current issues involving the care
of patients with cardiovascular disease.
Objectives
As a result of attending this conference, participants will be
able to do the following:
• Utilize current practice guidelines targets for optimal
lipid management and the complementary methods
available for achieving these lipid management goals
• Utilize current practice guidelines for optimal
evaluation and management of the new patient with
CHF and the complementary methods available for
achieving this evaluation
• Utilize current practice guidelines for optimal
evaluation and management of the new patient with
syncope and the complementary methods available
for achieving this evaluation
• Utilize current practice guidelines for optimal
evaluation and management of the new patient with
atrial fibrillation and the complementary methods
available for achieving this evaluation
Credits5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™/CEUs
Fee
Physician-$100, Mid-Level Providers-$70
Contact
Melissa Bideau, Education Specialist
704.512.6004
Event #44543
Academy of General Dentistry. Approved PACE Program Provider. FAGD/MAGD Credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. 10/01/2012 to 09/30/2016. Provider ID# 217248
Fee
$75 for Thursday, January 15, 2014
$125 for Friday, January 16, 2014
$200 for both days
Contact
Tamara Tillman, Project Coordinator
704.512.6534
Event #44611
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AHEC CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME)
AHEC CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) – One Time Symposia
UNC Pediatrics Conference
Utilization of Ultrasound in OB GYN 2015
Date
Friday, January 31, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Dates
Friday, February 20, 2015
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Registration
8:00 am
Time
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
The William and Ida Friday Center
in Chapel Hill, NC
Registration
6:30 am
Location
Harris Conference Center
Charlotte, NC
Target Audience
Physicians (Pediatrics), Physician Assistants, and Nurse
Practitioners
Description
The Pediatrics department at UNC serves patients and
referring physicians from across the entire state. In the
process of caring for these patients and addressing these
referrals, we as a department feel there is a need and an
opportunity to help educate our referring physicians such
they they can provide improved care to their patients.
We also feel that this event may increase the number of
appropriate referrals for care at UNC Pediatrics, while at the
same time reducing the number of unnecessary referrals,
which would save time and health care dollars.
Objectives
The participant will be able to:
• Assess the need for pediatric rheumatology
consultation by better identifying joint pain that is not
of rheumatologic origin
• Screen chest pain cases utilizing meaningful data and
history before referral of adolescent chest pain to a
cardiologist
• Define appropriate therapeutic modalities in response
to common GI complaints
• Identify Identify high value care concepts to decrease
overall health care expenditures
InstructorVaries
Credits
This activity has been approved
for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™/CEU
Fee
Physicians (MD, DO) - $100 (Providers without UNC Faculty Appointment)
Interns/Residents - No Charge
Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners - $75.00
UNC Pediatric Residency Program Graduates - $75.00
Contact
Tamara Tillman, Project Coordinator
704.512.6534
Event #45157
Target Audience
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners,
Ultrasound Sonographers and Technicians, RNs, Allied Health
Professionals
Description
As new recommendations emerge from the American
Congress of Ob/Gyn (ACOG) and the American Institute of
Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), many of our learners need
to be aware of and integrate into their practices the topics
of ultrasound in assessing fetal anatomy, fetal well-being,
and gynecologic ultrasound. This activity will close the gap
for our learners on the latest recommendations and updates
in ultrasound techniques and interpretation in obstetric
and gynecologic patients. We will provide materials to assist
learners in meeting the goal of maintenance of certification
as required by ACOG and AIUM.
Objectives
As a result of attending this conference, participants will be
able to do the following:
• Identify normal fetal anatomy utilizing ultrasound.
• Identify and refer abnormal fetal anatomy utilizing
ultrasound.
• Identify the work up and management of
perimenopausal bleeding and pelvic pain.
• Identify normal and abnormal first trimester
pregnancies-Patient care will be improved as clinicians
are more familiar with normal or abnormal and thus
are able to intervene sooner to decrease morbidity if
abnormal or manage expectantly when a potential
normal finding is discovered
Credits17.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™/CEU
Fee
Physicians: both days-$400.00, one day-
$250.00 Other Health Care Professionals: both days- $250.00-, one day- $150.00
Sonographers/Residents/Interns:
both days- $250.00-, one day- $150.00
Sonography Students: one day - $100
Sonography Students: one day - $100
Contact
Tamara Tillman, Project Coordinator
704.512.6534
Event #44615
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Dates
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Friday, March 20, 2015
Time
29th Annual Meeting of the Glomerular Disease
Collaborative Network
8:20 am – 3:45 pm
Dates
Saturday, April 11, 2015 &
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Registration
7:45 am
Time
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location
The William and Ida Friday Center
in Chapel Hill, NC
Registration7:30 am
Target Audience
Physicians, Physicians Assistants, Nurse Practitioners
Specialty: Interest in Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Family
Medicine, Subspecialty Physicians
Description
General internists and other primary care physicians are
faced with the daunting task of keeping up with a vast
and rapidly chaning medical literature. A desired result of
this conference is to provide updates in 10 distinct areas
of medicine (cardiology, endocrinology, general medicine,
hematology/oncology, pulmonary and critical care medicine,
infectious diseases, geratrics, nephrology, rheumatology, and
gastroenterology) that highlight important advances in the
care of common conditions and in disease prevention. It is
our hope that thoughtful and well organized presentation on
relevant topics will lead to better practices among those who
attend this conference.
Credits An application for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM has been submitted.
Fee
$420.00 (3 Day Registration)
$350.00 (2 Day Registration)
$200.00 (1 Day Registration)
Contact
Jessica Dietrich, Project Coordinator
704.512.6519
Event #44907
Location
The William and Ida Friday Center
in Chapel Hill, NC
Target Audience
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses,
Research Staff, Post-doctoral trainees
Specialties: Nephrology, Rheumatology, Pathology
Description
The main goal of this meeting is education and outreach
to community based physicians and other health
care professionals working with glomerular disease
patients. Providing education on the care of Glomerular
disease patients gives nephrologists the ability to better
communicate with primary care physicians about how
to manage, treat, and refer this patient population to
nephrologists in a timely manner. The GDCN meeting
provides an outlet for investigators to discuss and brainstorm
research endeavors and present current trends in research/
clinical trials.
Objectives
• Utilize new treatment protocols/experimental
therapies for Glomerular disease
• Describe updates in the pathogenesis and treatment
of IgA Nephropathy
• Assess the use of critical care medicine in the
treatment of glomerulonephritis
• Be able to analyze clinical-pathologic correlations in
patients with glomerular disease
Credits 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM / CEUs
Fee
MD/DO: $215
Interns/Residents: $75
Mid-level providers: $125
Contact
Melissa Bideau, Education Specialist
704.512.6004
Event #45226
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AHEC CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) – One Time Symposia
39th Annual Internal Medicine Conference
AHEC CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) – One Time Symposia
2015 SGEA Regional Conference
Save the Date!
Dates
Friday, April 24, 2015 Sunday, April 26, 2015
Time
12:00 pm
Dates
April 20 - 22, 2015
Registration
11:00 am
Location
Orlando, FL.
Location
The Westin Charlotte
More information:
http://www.thenationalcouncil.org/events-andtraining/conference
Target Audience
Physicians
2015 National Council Conference
Description
On behalf of the Association of Academic Medical Centers, we
invite you to join us in Charlotte, North Carolina. Professionals
from diverse healthcare institutions will share and explore
optimal approaches, tools, and models for training healthcare
inter-professionals across the continuum.
Save the Date!
Date
May 2, 2015
Proposals will be accepted in the following categories:
workshop, oral presentation, small group discussion,
demonstration, and poster presentation.
Location
The William and Ida Friday Center
in Chapel Hill, NC
UNC Pathology
Diverse works from the following focus areas are invited:
undergraduate medical education, graduate medical
education, continuing education and improvement, and
inter-professional healthcare education. Either continuing
medical education credits or continuing education units will
be made available for this offering.
Objectives
As a result of attending this conference, participants will be
able to do the following:
• Provide information on accreditation standards and
changes in national level assessments in order to
disseminate/guide their home institutions.
• Create strategies in order to implement innovations in
teaching and assessment methodologies in your home
institution.
• Consider how new opportunities and structures in
medical schools are influencing faculty career paths
that will ultimately lead to improved quality standards
and sustainability in medical education.
Credits
An application for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™/CEU will be filed with Charlotte AHEC
Application for AAFP credit will be filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians
Contact
Jessica Rathke, Project Coordinator
704.512.6005
Event #
44454
Web-Based Enduring Material
Charlotte AHEC now offers Web-Based Enduring Material
courses accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
An internet enduring material is a recorded or computerpresented CME activity that may be used over time
at various locations and which, in itself, constitutes a
planned activity. In an enduring material the provider
creates the content, and the activity is available when the
physician participant chooses to complete it.
The Charlotte AHEC enduring material courses are
accessed completely online through the Charlotte
AHEC website, and consist of a number of modules of
varying length that can be taken in stages. Collectively
these modules comprise a complete in-depth course,
as opposed to short, one hour mini-topic modules. Preand post-tests are included for content competency
verification, and for crediting of the course.
If you are interested in participating in one of these
enduring material courses, register on our website;
www. charlotteahec.org. If you have suggestions for
development of future courses, please contact:
Christie Voelker at 704.512.7542 or Christie.Voelker@
carolinashealthcare.org for more information.
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Clinical Roundtable
Levine
Cancer
Institute
Breast Health Conference
7 - 8am; Wednesdays
LCI, 3rd Floor, Conference Room # 3035-A
12 - 1pm; 1st Friday
Grace Hospital, Lake James Auditorium
Contact: Christi Winebarger | 828.580.5366 | [email protected]
CMC Immunotherapy/Melanoma
12 - 1pm; Monday
LCI, 3rd Floor Conference Room # 3035
General Tumor Board
7 - 8am; Tuesdays
LCI, 3rd Floor, Conference Room # 3035-A
This series is teleconferenced to remote locations
GI Tumor Planning Conference
7 - 8am; 2nd & 4th Monday
MEB, Conference Room 6A
Head & Neck Conference
7 - 8am; Fridays
LCI, 3rd Floor, Conference Room # 3035-A
Hematology/Oncology Case Conference
7 - 8am
LCI, Conference Room # 3035
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Conference
7 - 8am; 1st & 3rd Friday
LCI, 3rd Floor, Conference Room # 3035-A&B
Contact: Travis Poston | 980.442.3055 | [email protected]
Grand Rounds
8:15 - 9:15am; 3rd Tuesday
LCI, 3rd Floor, Conference Room # 3035
Contact: Kristina Roberson | 980.442.3074 | [email protected]
AHEC CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) – Regularly Scheduled Series (RSS)
Blue Ridge
Healthcare
System
Regularly Scheduled Series
(RSS) Newsletter
Charlotte AHEC publishes an
electronic newsletter for the RSS
planning committee that provides
information on upcoming events,
important dates, best practices, and
updates on ACCME standards.
The RSS newsletter is e-mailed
to subscribers throughout the
year depending on the volume of
information.
You can view the newsletter on
the Charlotte AHEC website, by
following the steps below:
www.charlotteahec.org >
Continuing Education > Continuing
Medical Education > Educational
Activities > Regularly Scheduled
Series > RSS Newsletter (PDF)
For additional information please
contact:
Jessica Dietrich, Project Coordinator
704.512.6519
General Tumor Board at CMC University
7 - 8am
CMC University, Administration Board Room
Contact: Paige Tedder | 704.355.7051 | [email protected]
CMC
Carolinas
Heart
Institute
(Sanger
Clinic)
Sanger Cardiovascular Disease
7 - 8am; Thursdays
Conference
CMC 2nd Floor, Videoconference Center
CME Updates 2014
Also available as a Web Conference, for more information please contact the program coordinator.
Date
Friday, June 12, 2015
This series is teleconferenced to the following locations:
Time
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Boone: Watauga Medical Center, 1st floor, Dean Classroom
Charlotte: CMC Videoconferencing Center, 2nd floor
Charlotte: CMC-Mercy – Mercy Medical Plaza – SHVI Conference Room
Charlotte: CMC-University Videoconference Room
Concord: SHVI-NE Conference Room
Grace Hospital: Table Rock Conference Room
Kings Mountain Hospital: Physicians Executive Conference Room, 1st floor
Lake Norman: SHVI Office Break Room, 134 Medical Park Rd., Suite 111, Mooresville
Lincolnton: CMC-Lincoln - Cypress room
Monroe: CMC-Union 2nd floor Outpatient Treatment Pavilion, Videoconference RM
Pineville: CMC-Pineville Lancaster Conference Room, Conference Center
Rock Hill: SHVI Office Break Room, 197 Piedmont Blvd, suite 111, Rock Hill
Shelby: Cleveland Regional Medical Center, 1st floor, Classroom 2A
Wadesboro: Anson Community Hospital 3rd floor, Videoconference Room
Contact: Denise Ainsworth | 704.446.2465 | [email protected]
Contact: Carolyn Wilson | 704.446.2464 | [email protected]
Sanger Multidisciplinary Lung Tumor
7 - 8am; Thursdays
Conference
Sanger Boardroom, 3rd Floor, CMC
Contact: Cassandra Horsley | 704.355.8700 | [email protected]
Sanger Multidisciplinary Vascular
7 - 8am; Mondays
Disease Conference
SHVI O’Herron Conf. Room, 3rd Floor
Contact: Shari Alston | 704.355.9430 | [email protected]
Location Center for Learning and
Development, Bldg. K,
Classroom 11/12
Target Audience
This meeting is mandatory for all
Regularly Scheduled Series Course
Directors and Activity Coordinators.
Description
This meeting is designed to provide
participants with best practices in
RSS Application process.
Fee
No registration fee required
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Jessica Dietrich, Project Coordinator
704.512.6519
Event #
44894
Pediatric Cardiovascular Disease
7 - 8am & 8 - 9am; Tuesdays
Conference
SHVI O’Herron Conference Center
Contact: Kristi Nguyen | 704.381.3911 | [email protected]
Register online today at www.charlotteahec.org
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Web-Based Enduring Material
Charlotte AHEC now offers Web-Based
Enduring Material courses accredited
for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
An internet enduring material is a
recorded or computer-presented CME
activity that may be used over time at
various locations and which, in itself,
constitutes a planned activity. In an
enduring material the provider creates
the content, and the activity is available
when the physician participant chooses
to complete it.
The Charlotte AHEC enduring material
courses are accessed completely online
through the Charlotte AHEC website,
and consist of a number of modules
of varying length that can be taken
in stages. Collectively these modules
comprise a complete in-depth course,
as opposed to short, one hour minitopic modules. Pre- and post-tests
are included for content competency
verification, and for crediting of the
course.
If you are interested in participating
in one of these enduring material
courses, register on our website;
www. charlotteahec.org. If you have
suggestions for development of future
courses, please contact:
Christie Voelker at 704.512.7542 or
Christie.Voelker@carolinashealthcare.
org for more information.
CMC
Emergency
Medicine
Contact: Asuncion Erikson | 704.355.4212 | [email protected]
CMC
General
Surgery
CMC Bariatric M & M
8 - 9am; 3rd Friday
MEB, Conference Room 6A
Surgical Ground Rounds
7 - 8am; 2nd Friday
Freeman Auditorium
Contact: Patricia Hevey | 704.446.0317 | [email protected]
CMC
Internal
Medicine
Pulmonary Critical Care Case
Conference
12:30 - 1:30pm; Tuesdays
MICU Conference Room #10665
Contact: Gwen Carroll | 704.355.0248 | [email protected]
Grand Rounds
12:30pm; 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
CMC Auditorium
Contact: Enid Stanford | 704. 355.3165 | [email protected]
CMC
McKay
Dept of
Urology
GU Friday Conference 7 - 8am; Fridays
CMC, 2nd Floor, Videoconference Center
This series is teleconferenced to remote locations
Contact: Rebekah Law | 704.355.1995 | [email protected]
GU Tumor Conference
7 - 8am; Every Thursday except the 1st
LCI, 3rd Floor, Conference Room # 3035-C
Contact: Jane Daniels | 704.355.2359 | [email protected]
Urology Department Small
Kidney Tumor Conference
7 - 8:00am; 2nd & 4th Wednesday
LCI, Conference Room # 5134
Contact: Jenna Bates | 704.355.1505 | [email protected]
CMC
Neurology
CMC Department of Neurology
Conference Series
Varies (am), Please Call for Info.
NSSI, 1010 Edgehill Rd. North
Contact: Marlow Price | 704.355.3661 | [email protected]
CMC
Neuroscience
& Spine
Institute
Some of our Pharmacy
Education Workshops have
been approved for AMA
PRA Category 1 Credit™!
Please see pages 84 – 87
for more information.
Carolinas Emergency Medicine Conference: 8 - 12pm; Thursdays
Core & Complex Current Concepts
MEB, 3rd Floor, Room 3A
Brain Tumor Multidisciplinary
6:30 - 7:30am; Wednesdays
Conference
LCI, 2nd Floor, Conference Room # 2323
Contact: Peggy Boltes | 704.831.4006 | [email protected]
Bone & Soft Tissue Tumor Group
7 - 8am; Fridays
CMC, 4th Floor, Ortho. Radiology Conference Room
CMC
Contact: Pam Osborn | 704.355.5026 | [email protected]
Orthopaedic
Surgery
Morbidity & Mortality Conference
7 - 8am; 1st Monday
CMC Main, Video Conferencing Center
Trauma & Fracture Conference
6:45 - 7:45am; Tuesdays
MEB, Conference Room 5A
Contact: Pat Hines | 704.355.6046 | [email protected]
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Pediatric Grand Rounds & Patient Management Conference
7:30 - 8:30am; Wednesdays
CMC Auditorium
Contact: Barbara Bufford | 704.381.6803 | [email protected]
Hematology/Oncology Tumor Board
12:15 - 1:15pm
LCH Peds-Onc Conference Room # 606 (MCP Building)
Contact: Emily Buzzerio | 704.381.9902 | [email protected]
CMC
Radiology
Neuroscience Clinical Conference
7 - 8am; 1st Thursday
MEB, 4AB
Contact: Sandra Sherin-Grant | 704.355. 2342 | [email protected]
CMC
Trauma
Services
MTAC Regional Trauma Multidisciplinary Conference
12:45 -1:45pm; 3rd Tuesday
CMC Auditorium
This series is offered via Webinar formats. For more information contact,
George Ross at 704.355.6670 or [email protected]
Contact: Diane Winters | 704.355.3807 | [email protected]
Pediatric Trauma Outcomes Committee - Educatonal Session
6:30 -7:30pm; 3rd Friday, Odd Months Only
LCH- Gorlick Room
This conference is available via video-conference service format.
For more information:
Contact: Nora Raynor | 704.355. 8465 | [email protected]
CMC Lincoln
CMC Lincoln CME
6 - 7pm; Tuesday
(May 13, August, 12, November 4)
CMC Lincoln Medical Office Building
Contact: Melissa Herms | 980.212.6056 | [email protected]
Contact: Pam Dellinger | 980.212.6033 | [email protected]
CMCRandolph
Behavioral
Health Center
CMCUnion
Grand Rounds
12 - 1pm; 1st & 3rd Tuesday
CMC Randolph BHC Auditorium
Contact: Samantha Williams | 704.358.2722 | [email protected]
Tumor Board 7 - 8am; 1st Tuesday
CMC-Union Outpatient Treatment Pavilion Auditorium
CMC Union Breast
Conference
7 - 8am; 2nd & 4th Tuesday
CMC Union Outpatient Pavillion Auditorium
Contact: Christine Hannan | 704.512.6382 | [email protected]
Cleveland
Regional
Medical
Center
CRMC M&M Conference
6 - 7:30pm; 4th Tuesday
CRCM Auditorium
AHEC CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) – Regularly Scheduled Series (RSS)
CMC
Pediatrics
Web-Based DOT Medical
Examiners Training Course
Carolinas HealthCare System
Enduring Materials
Register NOW for a new web-based
opportunity to obtain training for
the Department of Transportation
(DOT) Medical Examiners Certification
Examination!
This course familiarizes medical
examiners with the standards for
medical certification of commercial
motor vehicle drivers. Completion of
training and passing the certification
examination will qualify the provider
to be listed in the National Registry of
Certified Medical Examiners.
After completion of this course the
participant will be able to:
• Describe federal regulations
for examination of commercial
motor vehicle drivers
• Provide resources and other
information to assist providers
in meeting documentation
requirements for DOT medical
examinations
• Define organ specific medical
certification criteria in specific
content areas including Vision,
Hearing, Cardiovascular,
Hypertension, Respiratory,
Neurological, Musculoskeletal,
Diabetes, Other Diseases and
Conditions, Psychological, and
Drug Abuse and Alcoholism
The course offers on-line training in
modules that can be can be completed
at the provider’s pace.
This course has been approved for 12
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™/CEU.
Course Now Live! Register on our
website; www. charlotteahec.org/dot,
or call Jessica Rathke at 704.512.6005
or email Jessica.Rathke@
carolinashealthcare.org for more
information.
Tuesday Clinical Conference
12:30 - 1:30pm; Tuesdays
Sept. - May, TR Harris Conference Center
Contact: Linda Brackett | 704.487.3199 | [email protected]
Tumor Board
7 - 8am; 1st Thursday
CRMC Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Contact: Karen Lineberger | 980.487.3799 | [email protected]
Register online today at www.charlotteahec.org
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Performance Improvement
CME (PI CME)
Performance Improvement CME (PI
CME) is a certified CME activity in which
a provider has established a process
by which a physician identifies an
educational need through a measure
of his/her performance in practice,
engages in educational experiences
or develops interventions to meet the
need, integrates learning into patient
care and then re-evaluates his/her
performance.
A PI CME activity may address any
facet (structure, process or outcome)
of a physician’s practice with direct
implications for patient care. A
physician participating in this three
stage activity may claim up to 20 AMA
PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Stage A: Learning from current
practice performance assessment
(5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™)
Assess current practice using the
identified performance measures,
either through chart reviews or some
other appropriate mechanism. Identify
intervention/learning options for
improvement in practice.
Stage B: Learning from the
application of PI to patient care
(5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™)
Implement the intervention(s) based
on the results of the analysis in Stage A,
using suitable tracking tools.
Stage C: Learning from the
evaluation of the PI CME effort
(5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™)
Re-assess and reflect on performancein-practice measures after the
implementation of the intervention(s)
in Stage B, by comparing to the
assessment done in Stage A and using
the same performance measures.
Summarize any practice, process and/
or outcome changes that resulted from
conducting the PI CME activity.
An additional 5 AMA PRA Category
1 Credits™ can be claimed for
participation if all three stages are
completed in succession.
For additional information,
please contact:
Christie Voelker, Assistant Director
704.512.7542
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Cleveland
Regional
Medical
Center
Tumor Board-Breast
CaroMont
CME Conference
6:30 - 7:30am; 3rd Thursday
CRMC Auditorium
Contact: Linda Brackett | 704.487.3199 | [email protected]
CATH/CTA
Conference
Tumor Board
12 - 1pm; Tuesdays
Auditorium
12 - 1pm; 1st Wednesday of the Month
7:30 - 8:30am; Wednesdays
Clinton/Hudson Meeting Room
Tumor Board – Breast
7:30 - 8:30am; 1st Thursday & 3rd Friday
Clinton/Hudson Meeting Room
Contact: Dana Jones | 704.834.3266 | [email protected]
Hospice &
Palliative
Care
Charlotte
Region
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Education Series
Lake
Norman
Regional
Medical
Center
Tumor Board
Stanley
Regional
Medical
Center
LCI Tumor Board
12:30 - 1:30pm; Tuesdays
Stanly Regional Medical Center Education Center
8:30 - 10:30am; 2nd Friday
HPCCR
Contact: Lisa Nelson | 704.375.0100 | [email protected]
7 - 8am; 2nd & 4th Thursday
Classroom B
Contact: Kara Cheezan | 704.660.4425 | [email protected]
Medical Lecture Series
12:30 - 1:30pm; 2nd & 3rd Wednesday
(may vary due to speakers)
Stanly Regional Medical Center Education Center
Contact: Alison Atwater | 704.984.4725 | [email protected]
Your MOC Part IV Quality Improvement project fulfills all the criteria for a
PI-CME project. Learn more below how you can claim your CME credit!
Charlotte AHEC offers Certification for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for
physicians during activities that address:
• Any facet (structure, process, or outcome) of the practice of medicine
with direct implication for patient care
• Measures selected guide the physician in choosing intervention
• Evaluation of its efficacy must be evidence-based and well designed
Performance Improvement activities, or PI-CME projects, are based on a
learner’s participation in a project established and/or guided by a provider in
which a physician identifies an educational need through a measure of their
performance in practice, engages in educational experiences to meet the
need, integrates learning into patient care and then re-evaluates their own
performance. PI-CME is structured in 3 stages:
Stage A: Assess current practice using identified performance measures
Stage B: Implement based on performance measures from Stage A, using
suitable tracking tools. Physicians receive guidance on parameters for applying
and assessing performance change
Stage C: Re-evaluate & reflect on Stage B by comparing the assessment done
in Stage A. Summarize any practice, process and/or outcome changes that
resulted from conducting the PI activity
*5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ are awarded for completing each Stage A, B,
C. Once Stages A-C are completed within a year’s time, physicians will receive
an additional 5 credits, for a max of 20 credits*
For additional information, please contact: Christie Voelker 704-512-7542
AHEC DENTAL EDUCATION
AHEC DENTAL EDUCATION
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
eLearning Dental Workshops
Date
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Time
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Title
Dental Anatomy and Terminology
*Pre-requisite for Dental Radiology for Office Trained Assistant
Date
Available anytime between
January 1, 2005 and June 30, 2015
Instructor
Karen Ledford, RDH, BS
Credits
1.0 Contact Hour
Fee
$25.00 Registration
Event #44555
Registration
7:30 am
Title
Dental Management of the Diabetic Patient-Diabetes Mellitus
Date
Available anytime between
January 1, 2005 and
December 31, 2015
Instructor
Eileen A. Clark, RDH,
Credits
0.5 Contact Hour / 0.1 IACET CEU
Event #41529
Title
Bisphosphonate-Induced Osteonecrosis
Date
Available anytime between
January 1, 2005 and
December 31, 2015
Instructor
Michael T. Brennan, DDS
Credits
1.0 Contact Hour / 0.1 IACET CEU
Event #41344
Title
Date
Common Oral Mucosal Lesions
Available anytime between
January 1, 2005 and
December 31, 2015
Instructor
Michael T. Brennnan, DDS
Credits
1.0 Contact Hour / 0.1 IACET CEU
Event #41345
Location
Carolinas Medical Center – Main Campus
Medical Education Building,
3rd floor conference room
Target Audience
Hygienists and Dental Assistants
Description
This workshop will teach dental auxiliary staff the basic
concepts of sedation. It will train staff to prepare the
patient to receive sedation and to assist the dentist with
administering nitrous oxide. Completion of this workshop
will certify dental auxiliary staff to monitor patients receiving
nitrous oxide sedation. Emphasis will be placed on the role
of the dental team in recognizing complications of nitrous
oxide use.
Objectives
• Understand the spectrum of pain and anxiety control
• Identify appropriate patients for nitrous oxide sedation
• Utilize equipment and understand safety issues
associated with nitrous oxide sedation
• Understand the techniques used in nitrous oxide
sedation including patient monitoring
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of nitrous oxide
sedation
• Recognize and participate in the management of
nitrous oxide related emergencies
Instructor
Timothy L. Cox, DDS
Carolina Dental Arts of Ballantyne Village, Charlotte, NC;
Dentistry of the Carolinas, Monroe, NC
Credits
7.0 Contact Hours
Fee
$225.00 Pre-registration (before January 31)
$240.00 Registration
Coffee/Juice and Lunch Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44557
Title
Basic Spanish for the
Dental Office
Date
Available anytime between
January 1, 2005 and Decmber 31, 2015
Instructor
Maria Velez, MFA, CCMEP
Credits
1.0 Contact Hour / 0.1 IACET CEU
Fee
$25.00 Registration
Event #44932
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AHEC DENTAL EDUCATION
Busy? Attend This Workshop Online!
3-hour workshop! *Fulfills dental office
emergencies course requirement for DA II status.
Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office
Date
Friday, February 20, 2015
Time
9:00 am -12:15 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Target Audience
Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Office Staff and all
other interested dental professionals
Description
Medical emergencies can occur at any time in the dental
office. This workshop will give members of the dental team
the knowledge and ability to prepare and manage various
medical emergencies. This interactive workshop reviews
the importance of maintaining up-to-date patient medical
histories, learning the signs and symptoms of medical
emergencies and becoming aware of the types of medical
emergency equipment and medications. A flowchart will
be created that can be adapted to each dental office, and
various emergency scenarios will be reviewed in detail as to
ascertain each dental team member’s specific role.
Objectives
• Explain the importance of maintaining updated
patient medical histories
• Identify the required contents of an emergency kit
• Describe the types of medical emergencies and list
necessary care
• Identify high-risk dental patients
• Define the procedures necessary in obtaining vital
signs
• Recognize various signs and symptoms of pending
medical emergencies
• Demonstrate the sequence of patient assessment and
care during a medical emergency
• Discuss legal implications of a medical emergency in a
dental office
Instructor
Karen Ledford, RDH, BS
Credits
3.0 Contact Hours
FeeDentists:
$115.00 Pre-registration (before Feb. 13)
$130.00 Registration
Team Members:
$95.00 Pre-registration (before Feb. 13)
$110.00 Registration
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44558
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This Crazy Little Thing Called Pathology
Date
Friday, February 27, 2015
Time
9:00 pm – 12:15 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning & Development, Building K
Target Audience
Dentist, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Dental Hygienists,
Dental Assistants, Nurses
Description
An entertaining journey through the whys and hows of
differential diagnosis: removing some of the mystery and the
stress of deciding what to call lesions and, more importantly,
what to do next with lesions that you are likely to find. The
course will be an enjoyable combination of lecture and
non-judgmental interaction as participants utilize their newfound knowledge.
Objectives
• Describe and categorize lesions found in the head and
neck area
• Distinguish many of the common oral and systemic
conditions that may be encountered in their everyday
practice
• Summarize management of most oral lesions
• Identify early indicators of the Severe Sepsis or Septic
Shock
Credits
3.0 Contact Hours
Fee
Dentists:
$115.00 Pre-registration (before Feb. 20)
$130.00 Registration
Team members:
$ 95.00 Pre-registration (before Feb. 20)
$110.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44559
*Pre-requisite: Dental Anatomy and Terminology – online
module
Date
Orientation: Any time between March 2nd
and April 3rd Proctored Written Exam: Call Charlotte AHEC to schedule your Written Exam - between April 13th and
April 17rd Clinical Sessions: Saturday, April 18th AND May 2nd | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Orientation: Online via Charlotte AHEC
eLink Proctored Written Exam: Center for
Learning & Development, 5039 Airport
Center Parkway, Building K, Charlotte, NC
Clinical Sessions: Carolinas Center for Oral
Health; 1601 Abbey Pl., Charlotte, NC
Target Audience
Dental Assistants
Description
This workshop fulfills the “NC Dental Practice Act,” which
requires ALL Dental Assistants to successfully complete
a radiography program approved by the NC State Board
of Dental Examiners before being allowed to take x-rays
on live patients. You will learn about radiation safety, dark
room techniques, the paralleling technique of intraoral
radiography, the fundamentals of both analog and digital
radiography, and proper film mounting.
Objectives
Visit www.charlotteahec.org for detailed objectives
Requirements
• Successfully complete pre-requisite: Dental Anatomy
and Terminology- CE eLearning BEFORE starting the
Intraoral Radiography Orientation-CE eLearning online
workshop
• Successfully complete the Intraoral Radiography
Orientation-CE eLearning online workshop and post test
• Participants are required to read and study portions
of the textbook that will be mailed AFTER registration
is received. You will also receive a link to access
additional online work which needs to be completed
before taking the proctored written exam.
• Participants need to call Charlotte AHEC to schedule
the proctored written exam & score at least 70% or
higher.
• Participants must score at least 70% in order to
participate in the clinical sessions
• Attend BOTH clinical sessions & pass clinical exam with
an 86% or higher
Instructor
Karen Ledford, RDH, BS
Credits
40.0 Contact Hours
Fee
$590.00 Pre-registration (before Feb. 23)
$615.00 Registration
Hands-On Practical Application Workshop!
Crucial Skills for the Prothodontic Dental
Assistant: A Hands-On Approach
Date
Friday, March 13, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Drake Precision Dental Laboratory
8510 Crown Crescent Court, Charlotte, NC
Target Audience
Dental Assistants
Description
This unique, intensive hands-on workshop is designed for
dental assistants interested in learning practical everyday
skills. During the course of this program, participants will
receive detailed instruction on determining accurate dental
shades to properly communicate with the Dental Laboratory.
You will learn the fundamental guidelines for flawless
alginate impressions and how to develop accurate casts.
Finally you will learn about the procedures and technologies
to develop different types of laboratory fabricated fixed and
removable prostheses.
Objectives
• Determine accurate dental shades and communicate
the information to the Dental Laboratory
• Develop esthetic and periodontally harmonious
Provisional Restorations.
• Capture accurate alginate impressions and develop
accurate casts.
• Demonstrate appropriate selection and use of
recommended personal protective equipment in the
dental practice setting.
• Identify the procedures and technologies to develop
different types of laboratory fabricated fixed and
removable prosthesis.
Instructors
David Avery, CDT, AAS
Director of Professional Services,
Quality Auditor
Larry Holt , DDS
Director of Clinical Education & Research
Drake Laboratories
Credits6.0 Contact Hours
Fee
$125.00 Pre-registration (before March 6)*
$140.00 Registration*
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
* Partially funded by Drake Laboratories
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44562
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44560
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AHEC DENTAL EDUCATION
Intraoral Radiography for the Office Trained
Dental Assistant
AHEC DENTAL EDUCATION
* NEW & UPDATED CURRICULUM
North Carolina S.P.I.C.E. - Infection Control
for Dentistry (SPICE - Statewide Program for
Infection Control and Epidemiology)
Date
Friday, March 20, 2015
Time
8:30 am - 3:45 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Lab Technicians,
Office Staff and all other interested dental professionals
Description
**Your annual OSHA-training does not meet the state
requirement for SPICE infection control training.
Course participants will acquire the certification mandated
by the NC Administrative Code 19A.0206 and .0207, Infection
Control in Health Care Facilities Rule, that requires one person
in each health care facility (i.e. Dental Practice) complete the
certified or State approved Infection Control Course. The
course will provide the most updated information relating
to blood borne pathogens, preventing and controlling
major sites of dental associated infections, decontamination,
disinfection, sterilization and waste management, personal
protective equipment, hand hygiene, and medical sepsis,
occupational health, and isolation and communicable
disease precautions according to CDC and OSAP Guidelines.
This course has been approved by the Statewide Program for
Infection Control and Epidemiology (SPICE) office to meet the
Code requirements.
The rule in its entirety can be viewed at: http://www.unc.edu/
depts/spice/New0206Rule-Jan2010.html.
Objectives
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Instructor
Karen Ledford, RDH, BS
Kay Sitterson, CDA, RDH, BS, MA
Credits
6.0 Contact Hours
FeeDentists:
$160.00 Pre-registration (before March 13)
$175.00 Registration
Team members:
$145.00 Pre-registration (before March 13)
$160.00 Registration
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44563
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Busy? Attend This Workshop Online!
Restorative Management of Pediatric Patients:
Current Concepts and Future Directions
Date
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Time
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Registration
5:30 pm
Location
Center for Learning & Development, Building K
Target Audience
Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Office Staff and all
other interested dental professionals
Description
Pediatric dental patients present diverse and challenging
treatment needs due to their unique dental and behavioral
developmental stages. In this course, the most common
treatment needs of children are reviewed and the most
popular treatment modalities presented. Decision-making
and treatment planning for when, how, and with what
materials to manage the restorative needs of the pediatric
patient will be presented. Restorative management using the
latest in esthetic primary crowns and resins will be presented
in addition to more conventional restorative approaches.
The goal of this course is to prepare clinicians to manage
the restorative treatment needs of children presenting with
minimal restorative needs to those requiring full mouth
rehabilitation.
Instructor
Tim Wright, DDS, MS
Chair, Distinguished Professor
Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Dental Research School of Dentistry,
UNC Chapel Hill
Credits
2.5 Contact Hours
Fee
Dentists:
$115.00 Pre-Registration (before April 15)
$130.00 Registration
Team Members:
$95.00 Pre-Registration (before April 15)
$110.00 Registration
Dinner Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44564
Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Disordered
Breathing (Apnea)
Date
Friday, May 8, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning & Development, Building K
Target Audience
Dentists, Physicians, Hygienists and all other interested
healthcare professionals
Description
Although positive airway pressure (e.g., CPAP) is the golden
standard treatment for obstructive sleep-disordered
breathing, it is often poorly tolerated. A popular alternative
sought by many patients today is oral appliance (OA) therapy.
An oral appliance is custom fabricated to fit the biting
surfaces of the upper and lower teeth and to splint the airway
open by advancing the jaw forward in a controlled manner.
In this presentation, the medical and dental indications and
contra-indications for OA therapy will be discussed. The
procedures for patient evaluation, for appliance fabrication
and titration, and for the assessment of treatment efficacy
and side effects will be introduced and illustrated.
Objectives
• Describe Dental Sleep Medicine and the practice
parameters established by the American Academy of
Sleep Medicine for OA therapy
• Explain what OAs do and the mechanisms underlying
their effectiveness in improving sleep-disordered
breathing
• Discuss the efficacy versus effectiveness of OA therapy
compared to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy
• Describe dental indications and contra-indications
for OA therapy as well as temporary, short-term side
effects of OA appliance therapy
• Describe consequential, long-term side effects of OA
therapy and procedures used for their detection and
correction
Instructor
Greg Essick, DDS, PhD
Professor
Department of Prosthodontics
School of Dentistry, UNC Chapel Hill
Credits
3.0 Contact Hours
Fee
Dentists:
$115.00 Pre-Registration (before May 1)
$130.00 Registration
Team Members:
$95.00 Pre-Registration (before May 1)
$110.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Hands-On Practical Workshop!
Coronal Polishing for the DAII
Date
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Time
Didactic 8:00 am - 11:15 am
Clinical 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Registration
7:30 am
Location
Didactic: Center for Learning & Development, Building K
Clinical: Carolinas Center for Oral Health: 1601 Abbey Place; Charlotte, NC
Target Audience
Dental Assistant II
Description
Coronal polishing includes a comprehensive, three hour
lecture and a four hour clinical session providing basic
concepts and techniques in polishing all exposed tooth
surfaces with a rubber cup or brush driven by a slow speed
hand piece.
Special Instructions
Attendance at both sessions is required. Participants must
bring a slow speed hand piece or hygiene hand piece
capable of accepting disposable prophy angles. If a hand
piece is brought that only accepts individual prophy cups
(screw-type or latch type) please bring 4-5 prophy cups along
with the hand piece.
Please bring eye protection goggles.
**Submit two required forms to Charlotte AHEC by May 24th
. Both forms may be downloaded at charlotteahec.org on
the Coronal Polishing for the DAII registration page. Click on
“view brochure” (left side of webpage.):
1) Verification of Dental Assistant II Form; and 2) Certificate
of Dental Assisting Employment and Professional Liability
Insurance Coverage Form.
NOTE: You will not be able to participate in the workshop
unless all required documentation is received BEFORE the
workshop begins. You must be able to prove DAII status. You
must secure professional liability insurance either through
your employer or on your own.
ObjectivesVisit www.charlotteahec.org
for detailed objectives
Instructor
Karen Ledford, RDH, BS
Credits
7.0 Contact Hours
Fee
$250.00 Pre-registration (before May 9)
$265.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44565
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44561
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AHEC DENTAL EDUCATION
Busy? Attend This Workshop Online!
AHEC DENTAL EDUCATION
Bring Your Whole Team!
Seniors & Boomers: How to Treat the Most
Medically Complex Generations
Stay Out of Jail: Avoid Coding Errors and Excel
in Insurance Administration
Date
Friday, May 29, 2015
Date
Friday, May 22, 2015
Time
8:00 am – 12:15 pm
Time
9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Registration
7:30 am
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Southminister, Inc. Continuing Care Retirement Community
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Dentists, Staff, and all other interested dental professionals
Target Audience
General Dentists, New Dentists, Staff, Spouses, and all other
interested dental professionals
Description
Course description: Does it seem like your patient population
is getting older? Are many taking multiple medications?
Currently, 43 million people are over the age of 65, and the
number is growing daily. It is estimated that 3 in 4 in this
age group suffer from 2 or more chronic diseases such as
heart disease, diabetes, or COPD. Many are cancer survivors.
Others will have experienced joint replacement. This
course will empower you to feel confident treating those
that are medically compromised or complex, experience
polypharmacy, and may have some type of disability.
Description
Coding errors are predictable in today’s dental practice.
Ensure correct coding in your practice with the UPDATED
CDT 2015 information, which has 73 total changes in new,
revised and deleted codes. Learn the top coding errors and
how not to make them! You will also receive new, valuable
information on some of the “hot” sections of the CDT
2015 codes, which you can use to identify and “fix” coding
problems that lurk in your practice. Most practices can
expect legitimate new increases in cash flow immediately by
learning how to do it right.
Topics
• The aging of the population
• Societal issues - retirement, income, housing
• Chronic conditions - cardiovascular disease, diabetes,
cancer, Alzheimer’s
• Limitations and disabilities - osteoporosis, arthritis,
vision & hearing impairments
• Oral health implications and interventions
Based on several thousand dental practices studied, these
common problems were identified:
• Consistent Coding Errors
• Clinical Protocol Issues
• Potentially Fraudulent Activities
Objectives
• Restate the societal and social impact of aging
• Utilize the medical history to personalize care
• Identify the chronic diseases and conditions affecting
those over age 60
• Discuss the potential links between oral and systemic
health
• Discuss how physical limitations affect daily self-care
• Evaluate the self-care measures available for the
reduction of gingivitis and bleeding recommending
appropriate products/regimens based on needs
Instructor
Carol A Jahn, RDH, MS
Senior Professional Relations Manager
Water Pik, Inc.
Credits
3.0 Contact Hours
Fee
$35.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 15)
$50.00 Registration
*Program partially funded by a grant from the Southminister, Inc. Foundation
*Program partially funded by Water Pik, Inc.
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #
45178
Dealing with dental insurance is overwhelming but key
strategies can save you time, prevent hassles, and keep
you out of jail. You will receive essential tools to properly
file dental insurance claims, and calculate primary and
secondary insurance receipts. In addition, co-pay forgiveness,
discounting, multiple fee positioning, patient gifts, falsifying
NPI numbers and even PPO strategies will be discussed.
Stop leaving money on the table, as PPOs dominate the
marketplace - a tipping point!
Objectives
• Learn, through predictive error correction, how to
avoid typical coding errors.
• Consider options for co-pay forgiveness, discounting,
multiple fees, NPI numbers, etc.
• Assess how to handle patient gifts, evaluate and deal
with PPOs
Instructor
Dilaine Gloege, CDC
Dr. Charles Blair and Associates, Inc.
Credits
4.0 Contact Hours
Fee
Dentists:
$125.00 Pre-registration (before May 22)
$145.00 Registration
Team members:
$100.00 Pre-registration (before May 22)
$120.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44566
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AHEC DENTAL EDUCATION
Busy? Attend This Workshop Online!
Differential Diagnosis and Management of
Orofacial Pain
Date
Friday, June 5, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Target Audience
Dentists, Physicians, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, Dental
Staff, and all other interested healthcare professionals
Description
The diagnosis and management of facial pain is a complex
problem frequently encountered in dental and medical
practice. This workshop will be a brief review of signs and
symptoms, and factors within the patient’s history, clinical
findings and diagnostic studies as they allow the clinician
to obtain an accurate diagnosis. The multiple factors that
relate to temporomandibular disorders and other facial
pain syndromes will be reviewed in a case based format.
Management and treatment strategies and their evidence as
supported by the literature will be discussed. This includes
pharmacologic modalities, oral appliances, and the roles
of all health care providers (e.g.: dentist, dental specialists,
physicians, physical therapists, psychologists) and additional
adjunctive therapeutic measures. This workshop will aid
participants in better identifying these disorders, be able to
participate in their management, and be able to make the
appropriate referrals for comanagement.
Objectives
• Review the principles of working up these patients
through history, examination and appropriate
diagnostic tests or studies.
• Review the differential diagnoses in
temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain (i.e.:
odontogenic, soft tissue, musculoskeletal, neuropathic,
headache disorders).
• Review the various therapeutic modalities and the
latest literature on their effectiveness.
Instructor
Joel J. Napeñas, DDS
Director, Oral Medicine Residency Program
Department of Oral Medicine,
Carolinas Medical Center
Credits
3.0 Contact Hours
FeeDentists:
$115.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 29)
$130.00 Registration
Team Members:
$95.00 Pre-Registration (Before January 10)
$110.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44567
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AHEC HEALTH CAREERS (K-12)
AHEC HEALTH CAREERS (K-12)
SAT Prep Strategies Workshop
Dates
Friday & Saturday, February 27-28, 2015
Times
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Friday)
8:30 am – 4:00 pm (Saturday)
Registration
5:30 pm (Friday)
8:00 am (Saturday)
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Any middle or high school student interested in raising their
SAT score
Description
This class is designed to prepare students for the new SAT.
This course will teach students the format of the test and
provide both strategies and practice for questions on critical
reading, sentence completion, grammar, usage, and writing.
In addition to reviewing topics from pre-algebra, algebra, and
geometry, students will become familiar with the format of
the test and learn strategies. Much time will be devoted to
practice problems similar to those on the SAT.
Class fee includes “The Official SAT Study Guide” by
CollegeBoard
Objectives
By attending the course, students will be able to:
• Identify the role of standardized tests in the college
admissions process
• Recognize test-taking strategies to maximize SAT math
and reading scores
• Apply strategies by taking an actual SAT practice test
Instructor
Pam Long, Ph.D
Fee
$90.00 Pre-Registration
(before February 13)
$105.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided on Saturday
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis
Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
HEROES Health Career Middle and High School
Summer Program
Date
June 2015
Registration
Middle and High School Students must apply. Applications available
March 2015 at www.charlotteahec.org
Location
UNC Charlotte
Target Audience
Any middle or high school student and their parent(s)
that are interested in learning more about health and
health careers. Our target audience is minorities that are
underrepresented in the healthcare industry (American
Indian/Alaska Native, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino,
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Mainland Puerto Ricans) and
economically/educationally disadvantaged populations.
Description
This one week residential program is for students in grades
7 - 12 (2015 - 2016 school year) who have an interest in
pursuing a career in healthcare. Students will interact with
healthcare professionals and participate in an array of
medical science workshops designed to expose them to
various careers in healthcare.
Students will:
There will be middle and high school programs that will run
concurrently.
• Explore many different branches of healthcare
• Talk to health career professionals
• Participate in health science enrichment activities
• Tour a healthcare facility
• Learn the soft skills necessary to land their desired
health profession
Instructors
A variety of healthcare professionals
Fee
On application
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis
Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #45017
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Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
Communicate Like a Leader, Part 1
Date
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Dates
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 OR
Friday, February 27, 2015
Registration
8:00 am
Time
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Leaders/managers/supervisors/team leads, health/human
service professionals, anyone aspiring to develop critical
leadership skills needed at every level.
Description
Many leaders today are trying to boost their competitive
edge in an ever-increasing aggressive environment. With
the ongoing uncertainty of the economic climate, leaders
need manageable solutions that will impact the bottom line.
One solution that has proven great benefits but it is often
overlooked by most organizations, the development of
Emotional Intelligence. Decades of research have provided
clear evidence that strengthening Emotional Intelligence
leads to financial gain and employee satisfaction. This class
will explore various aspects of Emotional Intelligence and the
role it plays in organizational success as well as information
to help you as a leaders get started in modeling Emotional
Intelligence.
Objectives
• Define Emotional Intelligence and why it is so
important for leaders today
• Discuss the 5 components of Emotional Intelligence.
• Apply the personal and social Emotional Intelligence
competences.
• Create an Emotional Intelligent workforce
• Recognize the 6 EI Leadership Styles
Instructor
Connie Curtis, MEd
Organizational Improvement Consultant
Mecklenburg County
Credits
0.40 CEUs / 3.75 Contact Hours / 3.75 ACHE
Qualified Education Credit Hours
*Content relevant to the Body of Knowledge
for Medical Practice Management may qualify
for ACMPE continuing education credit.
Fee
$150.00 Pre-Registration (Before January 8)
$165.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44590
Target Audience
Leaders/managers/supervisors/team leads, health/human
service professionals, anyone aspiring to develop critical
leadership skills needed at every level.
Description
This workshop is the pre-requisite for Communicate Like a
Leader: Part 2 offered Friday, March 27 OR Wednesday, April
29, 2015.
Communicate Like a Leader with two powerful
communication skills: Tracking Positives and Listening to
Understand. Using these skills, you will avoid common
communication barriers that cause misunderstanding,
resentment, resistance, and defensiveness. You’ll be
prepared to communicate in a way that leaves others feeling
understood, respected, and positive.
Objectives
• Identify ways employees can think for themselves and
solve problems
• Discuss how to build trust between leaders and
employees
• Illustrate how to turn misunderstandings into accurate
communication
• Describe how to help others feel understood and
respected
• Explain how to encourage behaviors you want
Instructors
Hugh B. Grey, MBA
Effectiveness Training & Consulting (ETC)
Sandy Grey, MEd, CT/RTC
Retired Trainer, Consultant and Personal
Coach
Credits
0.4 CEUs / 4.25Contact Hours / 4.25 ACHE
Qualified Education Credit Hours
*Content relevant to the Body of Knowledge
for Medical Practice Management may qualify
for ACMPE continuing education credit.
Fee
$150.00 Pre-Registration
(Before Jan. 21/Feb. 20)
$165.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #
44413 (January 28)
44414 (February 27)
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AHEC LEADERSHIP EDUCATION
AHEC LEADERSHIP EDUCATION
AHEC LEADERSHIP EDUCATION
Creating Employee Engagement
Building a Resilient Workforce
Date
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Date
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Time
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Leaders/managers/supervisors/team leads, health/human
service professionals, anyone aspiring to develop critical
leadership skills needed at every level.
Target Audience
Leaders/managers/supervisors/team leads, health/human
service professionals, anyone aspiring to develop critical
leadership skills needed at every level.
Description
Sustainable excellence rests on the adaptability and creativity
of the workforce and is dependent on transformational
leadership. The ability to manage change is essential. There
are three ways to build engagement: providing learning and
career development opportunities, showing appreciation
for the work being done, and building a shared vision for the
future. Similarly there are three ways to motivate heuristic
work: having input into the work design, growing and
developing in your work, i.e. self-actualization, and finding
purpose in the work you do. For those reasons, success rests
on vision that aligns to shared purpose, commitment to the
behavioral manifestations of a shared set of core values, and
the provision of measured feedback that informs and guides
work going forward.
Description
Every job can lead to stress. How people cope with that
stress can be influenced by many factors. Well-integrated,
high-performing teams - those that ‘click’ - never lose sight of
their goals and are largely self-sustaining. In fact, they seem
to take on a life of their own. They all display one universal
quality - their ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions
and recover to a high state of performance. In a word, highperforming teams are resilient.
Objectives
• Describe the three key elements of influential leaders
• Recognize the essential elements for building trust
with a team
• Define performance as a function of both technical
skill and behavioral skill
• Identify why tyranny of the technical is disruptive to
team performance
• Describe the top ten leadership techniques for
creating a high performance team
Instructor
Michael Frisina, PhD, MA
Founder and President
The Frisina Group, LLC
Credits
0.6 CEUs / 5.5 Contact Hours / 5.5 ACHE
Qualified Education Credit Hours
*Content relevant to the Body of Knowledge
for Medical Practice Management may qualify
for ACMPE continuing education credit.
Fee
$165.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb. 26)
$180.00 Registration
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Instructor
Michael Frisina, PhD, MA
Founder and President
The Frisina Group, LLC
Credits
0. 6 CEUs / 5.5 Contact Hours / 5.5 ACHE
Qualified Education Credit Hours
*Content relevant to the Body of Knowledge
for Medical Practice Management may qualify
for ACMPE continuing education credit.
Fee
$165.00 Pre-Registration (Before January 27)
$180.00 Registration
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44640
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Objectives
• Define and describe the key elements of resilence
• Recognize the essential elements for building trust
with a team
• Identify how to help team members adapt to change
• Define your level of personal resilience
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44799
Dates
Friday, March 27, 2015 OR
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Time
Build Your Personal Brand with a Plan for
Upward Mobility
Date
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Time
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
AHEC LEADERSHIP EDUCATION
Communicate Like a Leader, Part 2
Target Audience
Leaders/managers/supervisors/team leads, health/human
service professionals, anyone aspiring to develop critical
leadership skills needed at every level.
Target Audience
Leaders/managers/supervisors/team leads, health/human
service professionals, anyone aspiring to develop critical
leadership skills needed at every level.
Description
*Pre-requisite for this program:
Communicate Like a Leader: Part 1 - offered Wednesday,
January 28 OR Friday, February 27, 2015.
Description
This program will focus on how an individual can build a
career for success. We will look at strengths and weaknesses
of the individual and learns ways to improve on our skills.
Look at your purpose and passion and discover how this will
help you with a successful career. Develop an action plan and
set goals to help you be the best you can be.
Building on skills learned in Part 1, this workshop teaches
constructive confrontation skills and how to respond to
criticism. Learn to confront disruptive and negative behaviors
in others using these skills, while improving relationships and
obtaining a desired outcome. Influence others to take pride
in the quality of their work, improve their performance and
help you reach your objectives.
Objectives
• Explain leadership skills that empower employees to
think for themselves
• Discuss how to build trust between leaders and
employees
• Describe how to turn misunderstandings into accurate
communication
• Discuss how to help others feel understood, respected,
free to disclose problems and free to look honestly and
non-defensively at the root of the problem
• Discuss the power of appreciation and how to
encourage behaviors you want
• Express respect and empower others to solve their
own problems
Instructors
Hugh B. Grey, MBA
Effectiveness Training & Consulting (ETC)
Sandy Grey, MEd
Retired Trainer, Consultant and Personal
Coach
Credits
0.4 CEUs / 4.25 Contact Hours / 4.25 ACHE
Qualified Education Credit Hours
*Content relevant to the Body of Knowledge
for Medical Practice Management may qualify
for ACMPE continuing education credit.
Fee
$150.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 20/
April 22)
$165.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Objectives
• Clarify vision or purpose
• Identify what a successful career looks like
• Create a personal Unique Selling Proposition
• Set goals in 7 areas of life
• Create an Action Plan
Instructors
Hugh B. Grey, MBA
Effectiveness Training & Consulting (ETC)
Sandy Grey, MEd
Retired Trainer, Consultant and Personal
Coach
Credits
0.40 CEUs / 4.25 Contact Hours / 4.25 ACHE
Qualified Education Credit Hours
*Content relevant to the Body of Knowledge
for Medical Practice Management may qualify
for ACMPE continuing education credit.
Fee
$150.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 25)
$165.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44800
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #
44415 (March 27)
44416 (April 29)
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AHEC LEADERSHIP EDUCATION
Become Behavior Smart - Learn to Manage Your
Emotions
Team Development for Managers and
Supervisors
Date
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Date
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Time
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Leaders/managers/supervisors/team leads, health/human
service professionals, anyone aspiring to develop critical
leadership skills needed at every level.
Target Audience
Leaders/managers/supervisors/team leads, health/human
service professionals, anyone aspiring to develop critical
leadership skills needed at every level.
Description
When “behavior smart” people work together, they have
the ability to sweep aside minor conflicts to focus on the
team’s interests. They can deal effectively with productive
confrontation and disruptive conflicts, and they can grow
from any disagreements that may arise. Being able to
manage emotion as a behavior skill is partly the ability to
recognize and control your own emotions, and understand
what those emotions are telling you. Managing your
emotions also means that you can recognize the emotional
wants and needs of others and respond appropriately.
Emotional management is necessary for building trust,
creating a sense of identity and efficacy, solving problems
with others, cooperating, and participating productively in a
group. Emotional management is an essential behavior skill
that drives individual and organizational performance.
Description
Managers of today’s organizations are often faced with the
challenge of transforming a team of diverse individuals
into a productive, high functioning team. This course offers
managers the most widely accepted team development
models which enable understanding and intervention that
will increase your team’s overall effectiveness. It is imperative
that managers are able to observe and analyze behaviors and
activities that encourage/hinder the team’s performance and
implement a course of action that will empower the team to
overcome reoccurring barriers and issues.
Objectives
• Recall the key elements of self-awareness
• Identify and apply the key elements of the four
fundamental behavior patterns
• Define how the brain works in disrupting emotional
awareness in crisis
• Recognize the connection between the heart and
mind in creating an emotional balance to drive
performance
Instructor
Michael Frisina, PhD, MA
Founder and President
The Frisina Group, LLC
Credits
0. 6 CEUs / 5.75 Contact Hours / 5.75 ACHE
Qualified Education Credit Hours
*Content relevant to the Body of Knowledge
for Medical Practice Management may qualify
for ACMPE continuing education credit.
Fee
$165.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 7)
$180.00 Registration
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
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Objectives
• Define the stages of Team Development and the
components necessary for a sturdy, reliable team
• Discuss the dynamics and skills involved in becoming
an effective, high-performance team
• Capitalize on differences: Diversity
• Manage conflicts and dysfunctional team behaviors
• Identify team-building strategies capable of
overcoming team deficiencies
Instructor
Connie Curtis, MEd
Organizational Improvement Consultant
Mecklenburg County
Credits
0.40 CEUs / 3.75 Contact Hours / 3.75 ACHE
Qualified Education Credit Hours
*Content relevant to the Body of Knowledge
for Medical Practice Management may qualify
for ACMPE continuing education credit.
Fee
$150.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 16)
$165.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44591
The Importance of Knowing How to Delegate
Date
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Date
Friday, May 15, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Time
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
AHEC LEADERSHIP EDUCATION
Assertiveness Training for Women in Healthcare
Target Audience
Leaders/managers/supervisors/team leads, health/human
service professionals, anyone aspiring to develop critical
leadership skills needed at every level.
Target Audience
Leaders/managers/supervisors/team leads, health/human
service professionals, anyone aspiring to develop critical
leadership skills needed at every level.
Description
Now and then you’re going to overreact or underreact.
You’ll blurt out something that you wish you hadn’t, hurt
someone whose opinion you value. The person with effective
assertiveness skills sends the right signals and gets the right
responses. With assertiveness training, women can learn how
to better handle just about any situation that comes up —
without seeming either shy or pushy. Assertiveness skills for
women are vital for getting things done, getting what you
want, commanding respect, and becoming an influential
leader.
Description
One of the most difficult tasks of leadership is to effectively
delegate assignments to others. Delegating is a skill that
must be put into practice very carefully. When successfully
done, more is accomplished, which reflects favorably on the
manager, the team member, and the organization. Leaders
want to be successful, and to be competitive they will work
hard to achieve their goals. Delegation is a process that is
designed to help the leader in the quest for success. There
are also risks, unsuccessful delegated assignments reflect
poorly on the manager. This class offers suggestions, ideas,
and a step-by-step approach that will reduce these risks and
guarantee delegation success.
Objectives
• Describe the three key elements of influential leaders
• Identify the essential elements for building trust with
a team
• Define performance as a function of both technical
skill and behavioral skill
• State why tyranny of the technical is disruptive to team
performance
• Define the top ten leadership techniques for creating a
high performance team
Objectives
• Explain the leader’s role in delegation
• List your Delegation skills
• Describe the entire delegation process from planning
to follow through
• Manage change with delegation
• Define your delegation checklist and develop your
delegation action plan
Instructor
Michael Frisina, PhD, MA
Founder and President
The Frisina Group, LLC
Instructor
Meagan Muse, MSW
Organizational Improvement Consultant
Mecklenburg County
Credits
0.60 CEUs / 5.75 Contact Hours / 5.75 ACHE
Qualified Education Credit Hours
*Content relevant to the Body of Knowledge
for Medical Practice Management may qualify
for ACMPE continuing education credit.
Credits
0.40 CEUs / 3.75 Contact Hours / 3.75 ACHE
Qualified Education Credit Hours
*Content relevant to the Body of Knowledge for Medical Practice Management may qualify
for ACMPE continuing education credit.
Fee
$165.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 30)
$180.00 Registration
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Fee
$150.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 8)
$165.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44802
Event #44810
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AHEC LEADERSHIP EDUCATION
Personal Transformation: Stepping Up to a
Leadership Role, Part 2
Communicate Like a Leader, Part 3
Date
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Date
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Time
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Leaders/managers/supervisors/team leads, health/human
service professionals, anyone aspiring to develop critical
leadership skills needed at every level.
Description
Participants of Personal Transformation: Stepping Up to a
Leadership Role Part 1 (recommended but not mandatory)
can continue their leadership journey with Personal
Transformation: Stepping Up to a Leadership Role Part 2. This
workshop supports new leaders who have assumed a new
role or those targeting a new leadership role and want to
make the transition successful. This interactive workshop will
help the new leader assess and develop the team, share and
carry out their vision and create a team mission statement.
Objectives
• Assess the new team and talent
• Develop the new team
• Increase team performance
• Weed out poor performers
• Set the stage for a new direction
• Introduce a new style of management to a new team
• Change the team culture
Instructor
Carole Isom-Barnes, PhD
Xperience Leadership, LLC
Credits
0. 4 CEUs / 3.75 Contact Hours / 3.75 ACHE Qualified Education Credit Hours
*Content relevant to the Body of Knowledge
for Medical Practice Management may qualify
for ACMPE continuing education credit.
Fee
$150.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 13)
$165.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44811
Target Audience
Leaders/managers/supervisors/team leads, health/human
service professionals, anyone aspiring to develop critical
leadership skills needed at every level.
Description
Everyone benefits from excellent communication skills!
Pre-requisites for this program:
Communicate Like a Leader: Part 1 - offered Weds., Jan. 28 OR
Fri., Feb. 27 AND Part 2 - offered Fri., March 27 OR Wed., April
29, 2015
Communicate Like a Leader with two additional
communication skills: Mutual Problem Solving and
Consultative Selling. Mutual Problem Solving Skills allow you
to resolve conflicts and needs in ways that are agreeable
to all involved. Consultative Selling skills will enable you
to handle one of the most difficult interpersonal tasks –
approaching people who have not asked for your advice and
making suggestions to them in a way that will cause them to
appreciate your comments and consider your ideas.
Objectives
• Describe how to improve relationships while solving
your problems
• Discuss how to turn conflicts into cooperation
• Discuss how to turn problems into progress
• Illustrate how to sell your ideas effectively
Instructors
Hugh B. Grey, MBA
Effectiveness Training & Consulting (ETC)
Sandy Grey, MEd
Retired Trainer, Consultant and Personal
Coach
Credits
0.40 CEUs / 4.25 Contact Hours / 4.25 ACHE
Qualified Education Credit Hours
*Content relevant to the Body of Knowledge
for Medical Practice Management may qualify
for ACMPE continuing education credit.
Fee
$150.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 21)
$165.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44417
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Servant Leadership
Date
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Date
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Time
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Leaders/managers/supervisors/team leads, health/human
service professionals, anyone aspiring to develop critical
leadership skills needed at every level.
AHEC LEADERSHIP EDUCATION
The Management Foundation: Building
Relationships for Success
Target Audience
Leaders/managers/supervisors/team leads, health/human
service professionals, anyone aspiring to develop critical
leadership skills needed at every level.
Description
This course presents skills and tools necessary for a managers
to ensure their employees succeed. This half-day course will
provide actionable behaviors supervisors and managers can
implement to increase their competence in developing their
employees. Areas covered are One-on-One, Feedback, and
Coaching.
Description
This workshop will present the concept of Servant Leadership
and how to benefit from using this leadership style. Servant
Leadership begins with the natural feeling that one wants to
serve, to serve first bringing one to aspire to lead. Join us to
learn more about the tools and techniques every leader can
use to improve employee engagement, relationships and
team dynamics.
Objectives
Objectives
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Meagan Muse, MSW
Organizational Improvement Consultant
Mecklenburg County
Instructor
LaSharion H. Taylor, MA, LPC
Patient Experience Consultant
Carolinas HealthCare System
Credits
0.4 CEUs / 3.75 Contact Hours / 3.75 ACHE
Qualified Education Credit Hours
*Content relevant to the Body of Knowledge
for Medical Practice Management may qualify
for ACMPE continuing education credit.
Credits
0.4 CEUs / 3.75 Contact Hours / 3.75 ACHE
Qualified Education Credit Hours
*Content relevant to the Body of Knowledge
for Medical Practice Management may qualify
for ACMPE continuing education credit.
Fee
$150.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 26)
$165.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Fee
$150.00 Pre-Registration (Before June 3)
$165.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #44812
Event #44813
Working Smart: Effective Time Management
Date
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
and most importantly being consistent in your efforts of
practicing time management techniques and strategies.
Join us in this workshop to learn about the most useful time
management concepts.
Registration
8:00 am
Objectives
Visit www.charlotteahec.org
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Instructor
Connie Curtis, MEd
Organizational Improvement Consultant
Mecklenburg County
Credits
0.40 CEUs / 3.75 Contact Hours / 3.75 ACHE
Qualified Education Credit Hours
Fee
$150.00 Pre-Registration (Before June 17)
$165.00 Registration
Breakfast Provided
Target Audience
All interested healthcare professionals
Description
Are you someone who never has enough time to complete
all the tasks on your “to do” list? Do you find yourself
rewriting the same goals or tasks because you didn’t finish
them last month? Is there a better way to get more done
in less time? The answer is yes, and it can be summed up as
“effective time management techniques”.
There is no secret to time management. It is simply a matter
of understanding some key concepts, using a few tools,
Contact
Susan Walker, Project Coordinator
704.512.6516
Event #
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AHEC MEDICAL LIBRARY
AHEC MEDICAL LIBRARY
How to Use the AHEC Digital Library (ADL)
as a Resource
Searching In PubMed: A Refresher Course
*Workshops are limited to 10 participants*
Dates
Thursday, February 19, 2015 &
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Date Time
Various - visit www.charlotteahec.org for
additional information
Times
9:00 am – 10:00 am (February 19)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (April 28)
Registration
15 minutes prior to the start of the class
Registration
15 minutes prior to the start of the class
Location
Charlotte AHEC Library – Computer Lab
Medical Education Building (MEB)
Carolinas Medical Center
Location
Charlotte AHEC Library – Computer Lab
Medical Education Building (MEB)
Carolinas Medical Center
Target Audience
All interested healthcare professionals
Description
Finding research articles in peer reviewed/refereed journals
can be stressful for all staff working on a clinical unit. This
workshop will show you where and how to locate medical
research articles in peer reviewed nursing journals with the
resources available to you through the AHEC Digital Library.
Objectives
• Focus on topics of interest related to a clinical problem
• Search for relevant material in the AHEC Digital Library
• Search for relevant material in the CINAHL database
and additional web-based resources as time permits.
Instructor
Charlotte AHEC Library Staff
Credits
0.1 CEUs / 1.0 Contact Hour
Fee
No Charge
Contact
Jennifer Sharpe, Project Coordinator
704.355.3129
Event #
Various - visit www.charlotteahec.org for
additional information
Prerequisite
Each participant must have an active AHEC
Digital Library (ADL) account prior to
attending the class. If you do not have
an account, you may request one by
contacting the AHEC Library Front Desk
at 704.355.3129 or by sending an email to
[email protected]
Cancellation Policy for the “How to Use the ADL as a
Resource” course:
Participants that register for this session and are unable
to attend for any reason should notify the Charlotte
AHEC Library (704.355.3129) prior to the class. In the
event that a participant registers for this class and
cancels (or fails to attend) three times, then the
participant’s department will be billed a $25.00
cancellation fee.
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Description
MEDLINE is perhaps the most widely used bibliographic
database of life sciences and biomedical information.
MEDLINE contains article citations for medicine, nursing,
pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, allied health, and
other health care disciplines. This class will demonstrate
basic searching through the PubMed interface to better help
users find articles needed in their research.
Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Research topics of interest related to a clinical or
nonclinical problem
• Explore relevant material within the MEDLINE database
• Identify successful search strategies using Medical
Subject Headings (MeSH) to explore the literature on a
topic and to locate specific articles
• Discover three unique resource tools within the
MEDLINE database
Instructor
Alan Williams, MS
Charlotte AHEC Library
Credits
0.1 CEUs / 1.0 Contact Hour
Fee
$35.00 Registration
Contact
Jennifer Sharpe, Project Coordinator
704.355.3129
Event #
45194 (February 19)
45195 (April 28)
Dates
Tuesday, February 24, 2015,
Thursday, March 19, 2015 &
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Times
9:00 am – 12:00 pm (February 24)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (March 19)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm (April 15)
Registration
15 minutes prior to the start of the class
Location
Charlotte AHEC Library – Computer Lab
Medical Education Building (MEB)
Carolinas Medical Center
Description
Finding evidence-based articles in peer reviewed/refereed
journals can be stressful for all health care professionals
working on a clinical unit. This workshop will show you
where and how to locate evidence-based practice resources
available to you through the AHEC Digital Library.
Objectives
• Focus on topics of interest related to a clinical problem
• Search for relevant material in the AHEC Digital library
• Search for relevant material in the CINAHL and
MEDLINE databases. Additional web-based resources
will be explored, as time permits.
• Determine the differences in levels of evidence to help
participants to critically appraise the literature that
they find
Instructor
Laura Leach, MLIS
Charlotte AHEC Library
Credits0.3 CEUs / 3.0 Contact Hours
Fee
$75.00 Pre-Registration
(at least 1 week prior to class)
$85.00 Registration
Contact
Jennifer Sharpe, Project Coordinator
704.355.3129
Event #
45196 (February 24)
45197 (March 19)
45198 (April 15)
There’s An App For That: Using Mobile
Technologies In Healthcare
Dates
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 &
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Times
9:00 am – 10:00 am (March 4)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (May 14)
Registration
15 minutes prior to the start of the class
Location
Charlotte AHEC Library – Computer Lab
Medical Education Building (MEB)
Carolinas Medical Center
AHEC MEDICAL LIBRARY
Advanced Nursing Research
Description
The goal of this class is to familiarize health professionals
with current practical applications of mobile technologies in
clinical and education settings. Topics will highlight the uses
of mobile technologies and apps, technology challenges, and
provide guidance with applying best practices.
Objectives
• Discover which mobile health apps save time and
improve outcomes
• Review medical, nursing & allied health, drug reference,
and wellness apps
• Compare different mobile technologies and
troubleshoot challenges encountered
• Download and practice using apps that assist in
evidence-based clinical and research needs
• Acquire skills to access library and other information
resources via mobile technologies
Instructor
Caroline Axthelm, MSLIS
Charlotte AHEC Library
Credits0.1 CEUs / 1.0 Contact Hour
Fees
$35.00 Registration
Contact
Jennifer Sharpe, Project Coordinator
704.355.3129
Event #
45199 (March 4)
45200 (May 14)
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AHEC NURSING EDUCATION
Two dates to choose from! 1/23/15 or 5/7/15
Interdisciplinary Conference!
Basic Peripheral IV Therapy
Obesity Conference 2015
Dates
Friday, January 23, 2015
Date
Friday, March 6, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Time
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Registration
7:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
RNs and LPNs
Description
This workshop is designed to provide instruction and/
or a refresher course for the RN or LPN delivering care to
patients receiving peripheral intravenous therapy. Content
includes North Carolina rules and regulations, guidelines and
resources for standards of care, complication management,
assessment and clinical skills techniques, equipment,
documentation guidelines, calculation of flow rates, and
securement of the site.
Note - January 30, 2015 has been reserved as the makeup day in the case this course is canceled due to bad
weather.
Objectives
• Define state rules and regulations that govern
administration of IV Therapy
• List resources that determine guidelines and standards
for IV therapy
• Identify terms and abbreviations commonly used in IV
therapy
• Identify veins of the upper extremities
• Define characteristics of arteries and veins
• List areas of nursing assessment for patients receiving
IV therapy
• Identify techniques for locating a vein for IV catheter
placement
• Define lymphedema and discuss why IV insertion
should be avoided in extremities at risk for
lymphedema
• Demonstrate the insertion and removal of an IV
catheter
• Identify equipment needed to administer IV therapy
• List tools available to assist with documentation
• List complications and interventions related to IV
therapy
• Demonstrate the ability to calculate IV flow rates
Instructor
Sheri Skeen, RN, BSN, CRNI
Credits
6.0 CNE Contact Hours
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before January 9)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Amanda Rogers, Project Coordinator
704.512.6038
Event #
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Target Audience
Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses,
pharmacists, physical therapists, occupational therapists,
dietitians, psychologists, counselors and any other interested
healthcare professional
Description
This conference is a multidisciplinary approach to caring
for the obese patient. It is designed to inform and update
participants related to the growing concerns of obesity.
Objectives
• Current trends in medical and surgical management of
morbid obesity
• Surgical case study review
• Sensitivity training and safe patient handling for
healthcare providers
• Role of nutrition and lifestyle changes in weight loss
• Psychological interventions; treatment of eating
disorders
• The role genetics play in the obesity epidemic
Instructor
Keith S. Gersin, MD, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Chief of Bariatric Surgery at CMC-Mercy
Carolinas Weight Management
Credits
0.7 CEUs/7.0 Contact Hours /7.0 CNE Contact Hours 7.0 Clock Hours NBCC
7.0 Contact Hours (Category A)
North Carolina Psychologists
This activity has been approved for
7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Request for pre-approval has been submitted to the North
Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
Seven (7) hours of ACPE credit will be applied for through the
University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy,
accredited by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education
(ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
Application will be made to the Commission on Dietetic
Registration for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit.
Fee
Physicians
$200.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb. 20)
$215.00 Registration
All other healthcare professionals
$175.00 Pre-Registration (Before Feb. 20)
$190.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis 704.512.6537
Event #
44140
This workshop is being offered in cooperation with the
UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing
Managing Bedside Emergencies: Improving
Patient Outcome through Evidence-Based
Practice
Date
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Time
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Date
Friday, March 13, 2015
Registration
7:30 am
Time
9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
School Nurses
Description
This program will review the most common pediatric
infectious diseases and “red flags” of physical assessment
that school nurses should be aware of in order to assess and
triage ill children in the school setting.
We will review basic physical assessment of the school age
child in relation to body systems.
Objectives
• Identify background, epidemiology, signs and
symptoms, treatment and guidance for the most
common pediatric infectious diseases
• Review basic physical assessment of the school age
child
Instructor
Andrea Biondi, MSN, NNP, CPNP
Credits
3.0 CNE Contact Hours
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before February 27)
$100.00 Registration
Light Breakfast Provided
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #45012
AHEC NURSING EDUCATION
New Class for School Nurse!
Red Flags for Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Encountered in the School Setting: A course for
School Nurses
Target Audience
RNs working in Non-ICU or Medical-Surgical Units
Description
This one-day seminar will prepare the NON-ICU nurse to
appropriately assess and intervene in life-threatening
emergencies at the bedside.
Specific content includes:
• SIRS, Shock, MODS
• Strategies for early recognition of impending doom
[Symptom Analysis]
• Understanding Stroke: Early recognition, Emergent
management and Post-Stroke Care
• Cardiovascular Emergencies: Acute Coronary
Syndromes (ACS), early recognition, and emergent
management
• Reperfusion Strategies for Stroke and ACS.
• Abdominal Emergencies: Acute Abdomen, Acute
Pancreatitis, GI Bleed
• Case Studies integrated
Objectives
• Identify patient populations who are at a higher risk
for bedside emergencies
• Differentiate SIRS, Shock and MODS
• Discuss how to integrate assessment data, labs and
other diagnostic findings into the plan of care with a
life-threatening emergency
• Identify appropriate interventions to perform when
caring for patients with a life-threatening emergency
Instructor
Pam A. Collins, RN, MSN, CMSRN, LNC
Credits
6.5 CNE Contact Hours / 0.6 CEUs
Fee
$135.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 3)
$150.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Amanda Rogers, Project Coordinator
704.512.6038
Event #
44759
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Stroke Managment: From Symptom Onset to
Rehabilitation
This workshop is being offered in cooperation with
UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing.
Date
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
RNs, LPNs and emergency management personnel
Description
This workshop will provide the learner with knowledge
on key assessment skills to identify rapidly occurring
neurological symptoms from stroke. Emergency recognition
and management will be discussed in order to prepare
the nurse to intervene rapidly and prevent secondary
complications. Care of the patient with stroke through
hospitalization to rehabilitation and home will be addressed.
Objectives
• Describe normal neurological anatomy, circulation, and
the general organization of the central nervous system
• Identify and perform key assessment activities that are
used to evaluate neurological symptoms
• Describe the signs and symptoms of and emergency
interventions associated with a stroke and a transient
ischemic attack
• Review safety risks that apply to patients with stroke
and how to prevent complications
• Describe rehabilitation practices that aid patients to
recover from stroke
Basics and Advanced Workshops in Healthcare
Finance are now available!
Finance and Budgeting BASICS for Nurses and
Other Healthcare Professionals
Date
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
RNs, healthcare managers, administrators, and other
interested healthcare professionals
Description
This one day program is designed for current and future
healthcare managers to provide a basic understanding
of finance and budgeting in a healthcare organization.
Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their own
financial (responsibility) report.
Topics Include
• Financial terminology
• Basic Reimbursement and cash flow in healthcare
• (Managed care contracts, Medicare/Medicaid, Case mix,
etc.)
• Expenditures and cash flow in healthcare (Materials
• Management, Purchasing Contracts, Payroll, Benefits,
• Contract Labor, Indirect Expenses, and Overhead)
• Analysis of departmental responsibility report
• Overview of the operating and capital budgets process
Contact
Amanda Rogers, Project Coordinator
704.512.6038
Objectives
• Describe the relationship needed between clinical and
financial staff
• Explain the profit/non-profit concept in healthcare
organizations
• Define revenue and reimbursement in healthcare
• Explain the budget development process
• Describe costs in healthcare and the use of variance
management
• Discuss capital budgets & community benefits
Event #
Instructor
E. Denise Smith, CPA, DHA
Credits
6.5 CNE Contact Hours / 0.7 IACET CEUs
Fee
$130.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 11)
$145.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Instructor
Deborah H. Allen, PhD, RN, CNS, FNP, AOCNP
Credits
6.0 CNE Contact Hours / 0.6 CEUs
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 5)
$140.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
44760
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
44761
Advanced Finance and Budgeting for Healthcare
Professionals: Beyond the Basics” is being offered on
May 13, 2015. See page 79 for more information.
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Popular Workshop!
ECG Core Series Class 1: Basic ECG Principles
QSEN - The Quality and Safety Education for
Nurses Competencies: Transforming Education
and Practice
Dates
Thursday, March 26, 2015 &
Friday, March 27, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
This workshop is being offered in cooperation with UNC- Chapel
Hill School of Nursing.
Date
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Target Audience
RNs, LPNs, cardio-vascular monitor techs, and other
healthcare professionals with VERY LIMITED OR NO
experience in ECG rhythm interpretation who wish to master
the skill of the very basics of ECG interpretation.
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Description
This two-day slower paced course is designed to equip
the participant with the BASIC knowledge essential for
interpreting ECG rhythms. Methods for identifying P, QRS,
T waveforms, measurements of segments and intervals,
calculation of heart rate provide the tools necessary to
interpret basic rhythms. This course provides extensive
practice with measurements and interpretation of basic
rhythm strips.
An ECG Interpretation Textbook will be provided.
Description
This program facilitates application of the competencies
across delivery and education settings. The use of interactive
and learner centered pedagogies to help nurses apply
reflective practice to improve their clinical judgment and
sense of practice. In addition, storytelling and unfolding case
studies help participants to “think like a nurse.”
Objectives
• State the differences between electrical & mechanical
activity within the heart
• Describe electrodes and the critical importance of
proper lead placement
• State at least one method for calculating heart rate on
an ECG strip
• State the location and intrinsic rates for SA node, AV,
junction, Bundle of His, and Purkinje fibers
• Identify and measure the ECG waveform components
• (P wave, QRS complex, T wave, PR interval, QT interval,
• ST segment)
• Identify a systematic approach to basic rhythm analysis
• Describe the ECG characteristics for sinus rhythms,
atrial rhythms, junctional, ventricular rhythms, and
heart blocks
• Recognize common ECG dysrhythmias
Instructor
Sherry Walter, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN
Credits
12.0 CNE Contact Hours
Application has been made to the American
Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for
continuing education contact hours for
respiratory therapists.
Fee
$260.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 12)
$280.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Textbook Provided
Target Audience
Nurses
Objectives
• Explain the imperative to improve the quality and
safety of the health care system
• Describe the role and mindset of nurses and other
health professionals to include quality and safety as a
part of daily work
• Integrate the six QSEN competencies into education
and practice
• Facilitate changes in educational strategies for
interactive learning based on reflective practice
• Apply a reflective practice framework to work
experiences that lead to improvement
Instructor
Gwen Sherwood, PhD, RN, FAAN
Credits
3.0 CNE Contact Hours
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 18)
$100.00 Registration
Light Breakfast Provided
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
44763
Contact
Amanda Rogers, Project Coordinator
704.512.6038
Event # 44762
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Two-day Basic ECG Core!
AHEC NURSING EDUCATION
Stoma 101: Principals and Procedures of
Urinary and Fecal Stoma Management
New Class!
Case Management - Full Speed Ahead!
Date
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Date
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Time
8:00 am – 12:15 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Registration
7:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Nurses and any interested healthcare professionals working
at inpatient/outpatient settings, home care, and long term
care facilities.
Description
The workshop will cover the basics of ostomy care
management. It will address the care of adult and pediatric
patients that have undergone urinary or fecal diversions. A
basic review of the anatomy of the GU and GI tract will be
covered as well as the indications for various surgeries that
would be indicated for an ostomy formation. The causes,
treatments and expected outcomes of frequently seen
ostomy complications will also be discussed. In addition, this
workshop will provide participants with hands-on experience
on how to select and use appropriate ostomy appliances for
patient care.
Objectives
• Identify the pathogenesis that will require the surgical
creation of an ostomy
• Differentiate between types of ostomies, the effluent,
and common sites
• Discuss the causes, treatments and expected outcomes
of frequently seen ostomy complications
• Demonstrate the ability to select, measure and affix
the best appliance and accessories for the patients’
needs
Instructor
Multiple Speakers
Credits
3.75 CNE Contact Hours
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 19)
$100.00 Registration
Light Breakfast Provided
Target Audience
Nurses, Social Workers and other interested healthcare
professionals
Description
This half-day program is designed for any healthcare
professional interested in exploring the burgeoning field of
case management. We will examine past, current and future
trends and strategies utilized by case managers. We will also
identify why case managers are at the forefront of healthcare
reform.
Objectives
• Describe the differences and similarities between the
terms care management, case management and care
coordination
• Describe the role of a case manager in a physician’s
office, community practice, hospitals, ACO’s, long-term
care, insurance company, rehab center and within
geriatrics
• Discuss the prominent governing bodies for case
managers and their influence and role within
healthcare reform
• Discuss reimbursement opportunities for case
managers
• Review the role of the case manager as an advocate,
and why it is essential to person-centered and
transitional care
• Outline the technology trends that benefits the case
manager in care coordination
• Describe the training, certification and licensure
necessary for case management
• Explain how case managers measure outcomes and
define success
Contact
Amanda, Project Coordinator
704.512.6038
Instructor
Tamara Burdon, RN-BC, BSN, CCM
Credits
4.0 CNE Contact Hours
Event #
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 31)
$100.00 Registration
Light Breakfast Provided
45153
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
Event #
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44867
2015 Annual Diabetes Conference: Diabetes &
the Changing Face of Healthcare
Popular Workshop!
Don’t forget to register for Emerging Nurse
Leaders - Part 2 offered on Friday, May 29, 2015
Date
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Emerging Nurse Leaders - Part 1
Time
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Date
Friday, April 17, 2015
Registration
7:30 am
Time
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location
UNC Charlotte - Cone Center
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Diabetes educators, Nurses, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Pharmacy
Technicians, and other interested healthcare professionals
Target Audience
Nurses interested in developing a career path in nursing
leadership or nursing administration.
Description
This conference will provide information on various aspects
of current diabetes management.
Description
In today’s ever-changing healthcare environment, topnotch nursing leaders are necessary to maintain a positive
work environment with excellent patient outcomes. This
class series is designed to help develop the participant’s
understanding of the necessary skill sets and ongoing
development that is needed for today’s emerging nurse
leader.
Topics Include
• Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease
• New & Upcoming Medication Management of Patients
with Diabetes
• Use of Technology to Manage Diabetes
• Controversies in Dietary Recommendations
• Population Health- An Update on Community
Initiatives
Credits
*A maximum of 6.0 Continuing Nursing
Education Contact Hours will be awarded.
Nurses may receive credits for the sessions
they attend.
Application will be applied for through the
University of North Carolina Eshelman
School of Pharmacy, accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
(ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy
continuing education for Contact Hours.
*No partial credit will be awarded.
Pharmacists must attend the entire conference
in order to receive full ACPE credit.
Fee
$99.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 2)
$115.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Amanda Rogers, Project Coordinator
704.512.6038
Event #
44765
*This conference is co-sponsored by Metrolina Association of
Diabetes Educators (MADE), UNC-Charlotte School of Nursing,
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and Charlotte AHEC.
AHEC NURSING EDUCATION
Save the Date!
In Emerging Nurse Leaders - Part 1, participants will learn
many of the fundamental building blocks needed to establish
a successful role as a nurse leader.
Topics covered in Part 1 include:
• Leadership and Management
• Necessary Leadership Skill Sets
• Health and Public Policy
• Human Capital: Recruitment, Management & Retention
Emerging Nurse Leader - Part 2 will be offered on May 29,
2015. While participation in Part 1 of the Emerging Nurse
Leader Series is not required prior to taking Part 2, it is highly
recommended.
Instructors
Elizabeth D. Snow, MSN, MSL, MSAEd, RN
Ann Black, MSN, RN
Teresa Cochran, BSN, RN
Credits
6.0 CNE Contact Hours
Fee
$140.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 3)
$155.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
44766
Please visit www.charlotteahec.org, click on “Continuing
Education”, then go to “Nursing Education” for more details
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Oncology Updates for Nurses
Date
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
ECG Core Series Class 2: Advanced ECG
Interpretation - Beyond the Basics
Time
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Date
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Registration
8:00 am
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Nurses working in oncology, medical surgical services, and
other adult care areas
Description
This program is designed to give the oncology nurse greater
insight into treatment options available in oncology outside
of traditional chemotherapy and radiation. We will discuss
targeted therapies such as monoclonal antibodies, tyrosine
kinase inhibitors, vaccines and stem cell transplant.
Objectives
• Identify targeted therapies utilized in the oncology
setting
Instructor
David Avalos, MSN, RN, OCN®
Credits
3.0 CNE Contact Hours
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 7)
$100.00 Registration
Light Breakfast Provided
Contact
Amanda Rogers, Project Coordinator
704.512.6038
Event #
45210
Target Audience
RNs, LPNs, cardio-vascular monitor techs, and other
healthcare professionals who already possess the basic
knowledge of ECG rhythm interpretation and wish to master
the skill of the more complex rhythms.
Description
This one-day interactive, fast paced class is designed for
individuals to build upon basic knowledge to gain a more
in-depth understanding of more challenging rhythms. The
focus is not on memorization but the ability to understand
the physiology behind what is happening. This class also
details the nursing responsibilities and first line treatments
for common dysrhythmias.
Objectives
• State the location and intrinsic rates for SA node, AV,
junction, Bundle of His, and Purkinje fiber
• Identify how to calculate heart rate using 360 method
• Define normal duration for intervals/complexes, and
normal appearance of each waveform
• Describe the ECG characteristics for sinus rhythms,
atrial rhythms, ventricular rhythms, and heart blocks
• State the differences between junctional, accelerated
junctional and junctional tachycardia
• Identify characteristics for ventricular rhythms to
include AIVR and ventricular tachycardia
• Distinguish between first degree, second degree (type
I and II), and complete heart block
• Interpret atrial and ventricular paced rhythms and
recognize malfunctioning pacemakers according to
rhythm strips
Required Text
An ECG Interpretation Textbook will be provided
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Instructor
Sherry Walter, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN
Credits
6.0 CNE Contact Hours
Application has been made to the American
Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for
continuing education contact hours for
respiratory therapists.
Fee $170.00 Pre-Registration* (Before April 7)
$185.00 Registration*
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Required Textbook Provided*
*If you already own the required text, the
option of a lower registration fee will be
available at the time of registration.
Contact Amanda Rogers, 704.512.6038
Event #
44767
‘It’s Time to Wake Up!’ An Introduction to PeriAnesthesia Nursing Practices
Dates
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 &
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Date
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Time
8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Registration
7:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Nurses who wish to be trained and certified to teach the
Medication Aide class
Description
Participants must meet the North Carolina Board of
Nursing (NC BON) prerequisites of having a current, active,
unrestricted NC Nursing License and 2 years full time clinical
experience to include direct patient care and medication
administration. Once participant successfully completes the
course, the participant will be able to apply for certification as
a Medication Aide Instructor with the NC BON.
The following materials are designed to prepare the
medication aide students to assume the role of the
Medication Aide and to provide information that he/she
will need to perform the basic competencies required to
administer oral, buccal, sublingual, otic, ophthalmic, nasal,
topical, inhalant, vaginal, and rectal medications. They include
the instructor’s manual, student manual, a video packaged as
a DVD or VHS.
Participants are responsible for ordering and assembling
supplies for their own teaching toolkits before coming to
class. The supply list will be sent to the participants once they
sign up for the course. The supply list is available on NC BON
website at www.ncbon.org
Participant must attend 100% of the program, successfully
teach return demonstrations, and complete a post-test at the
90% level to receive credit.
Instructor
Jo Andrea Costner, MSN, RN, CNE &
Hortense Turner, MSN, RN, CNE, CPN
Certified Master Trainers for RN Medication Aide Instructor Course
Credits
16.0 Contact Hours
Fee $480.00 Pre-Registration* (Before March18)
$550.00 Registration*
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Required Textbook Provided*
Fee includes instructor manual, student manual, and DVD
Contact Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
45209
Target Audience
Nurses and other interested healthcare providers new to the
field of peri-anesthesia for provision of direct patient care in
the immediate postoperative period
Description
The goal of this program is to provide nurses responsible
for caring for patients in the immediate postoperative
period with current, evidence-based information on the
management of surgical patients, including common
anesthetics, pain management, and anticipated
complications.
Objectives
• Describe the pharmacology and peri-anesthesia
considerations in caring for patients who receive
inhalation agents
• Compare and contrast anatomic, physiologic, and
developmental differences between the pediatric and
adult patient
• Describe the mechanism of action of regional
blockade, the sequence of blockade, and the
pharmacology of regional anesthetics
• Identify specific patient education related to central
blocks, peripheral nerve blocks, and neuraxial blocks
• State necessary assessments to determine adequate
reversal of blockades and appropriate interventions in
order to ensure safe postoperative period
• Identify both general and surgery specific
complications, to include immediate complications
such as hemorrhage, atelectasis, lung collapse, shock,
acute MI, pulmonary embolism, low urine output,
nausea and vomiting
• Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing
management in the postoperative setting
• Demonstrate the skills necessary for the assessment
and management of patients receiving moderate
sedation/ analgesia related to upper respiratory
and airway management, patient monitoring, drug
administration, managing potential complications and
emergency situations
Instructor
Sherry Walter, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN
Credits
6.0 CNE Contact Hours
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 14)
$140.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
44768
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RN Medication Aide Instructor Course
AHEC NURSING EDUCATION
Popular Workshop!
2015 Nurse Aide Workshop (CGEC)
Lungs “N” Things - Assessing Pulmonary Disease
Processes and Managing the MechanicallyVentilated Patient
Date
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Date
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
RNs, LPNs, and other interested healthcare professionals
Description
The focus of this program is on the care of the mechanically
ventilated patient, ABG interpretation, pulmonary
assessment, and other pulmonary related disease processes.
Objectives
• Relate pulmonary assessment findings to underlying
physiology or pathophysiology in critically ill adults
• Identify at least 3 types of artificial airways, incl. the
advantages, disadvantages, and care required for each
• Recognize the effects and possible side effects of
various modes of mechanical ventilation
• Describe the care of mechanically ventilated patient
• Interpret ABG results for acid-base, ventilation, and
oxygenated abnormalities
• Anticipate the medical and nursing interventions
required to care for patients with pulmonary problems
Instructor
Steve Minderlein, RN
Credits6.0 CNE Contact Hours
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 19)
$140.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Target Audience
Nurse Aides, Nursing Assistants (CNA-I and CNA-2)
Description
Please join us for a fun-filled, educational day that will include
topics on:
• Communication
• Stress Management
• Geriatric topics and more
InstructorsMultiple
Credits
5.5 Contact Hours
Fee
$40.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 16)
$60.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
45268
This project is supported by funds from the Bureau of
Health Professions (BHPr), Health Resources and Services
Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) under grant number #UB4HP19053, Carolina
Geriatric Education Center. This information or content and
conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed
as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements
be inferred by the BHPr, HRSA, DHHS or the U.S. Government.
The UNC Center for Aging and Health, Carolina Geriatric
Education Center also provided support for this activity.
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
44764
Hurry, Space is Limited!
Reiki Level 2 Date
Friday, May 1, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Attunement. This is both a didactic and an experiential
class.
Completion of Reiki Level 1 is required before taking Reiki Level
2. You will need to bring the same book used in Level 1.
ObjectivesVisit www.charlotteahec.org
for detailed objectives
Location
Carolinas Medical Center- Mercy, Auditorium
Instructor
Pardee Henderson, MPH, IBCLC, RM/T, HTCP/I
Target Audience
All interested healthcare professionals
Credits
6.0 CNE Contact Hours
Fee
$150.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 3)
$165.00 Registration
Lunch on your own; Snacks provided
Description
In Reiki Level 2 class, you will expand on what you learned
in Level 1, (using Reiki for physical healing and self-healing)
and add healing at the mental and emotional levels. You
will learn three Reiki symbols - what they mean, how they
function and how to use them. You will receive your second
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Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
45023
Two dates to choose from! 1/23/15 or 5/7/15!
Mother’s Special Gift Conference 2015: Guiding
Successful Breastfeeding
Basic Peripheral IV Therapy
Date
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Date
Monday, May 4, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Time
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Nurses, lactation consultants, nutritionists, nurse practitioners,
physicians, midwives, health educators, breast feeding
support persons.
Description
The purpose of this program is to promote the initiation
and maintenance of breastfeeding by providing
current, evidenced-based, clinically relevant concepts of
breastfeeding & lactation management. Come hear about
latest trends, patient/family education, and of course network
with fellow professionals who support breastfeeding for
mothers and their babies.
InstructorsMultiple
Credits
5.0 CNE Contact Hours
Application for CERPs will be submitted to the
International Board of Lactation Consultant
Examiners.
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 20)
$140.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event # 44769
AHEC NURSING EDUCATION
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Target Audience
RNs and LPNs
Description
This workshop is designed to provide instruction and/
or a refresher course for the RN or LPN delivering care to
patients receiving peripheral intravenous therapy. Content
includes North Carolina rules and regulations, guidelines and
resources for standards of care, complication management,
assessment and clinical skills techniques, equipment,
documentation guidelines, calculation of flow rates, and
securement of the site.
Objectives
• Define state rules and regulations that govern
administration of IV therapy
• List resources that determine guidelines and standards
for IV therapy
• Identify terms and abbreviations commonly used in IV
therapy
• Identify veins of the upper extremities
• Define characteristics of arteries and veins
• List areas of nursing assessment for patients receiving
IV therapy
• Identify techniques for locating a vein for IV catheter
placement
• Define lymphedema and discuss why IV insertion
should be avoided in extremities at risk for
lymphedema
• Demonstrate the insertion and removal of an IV
catheter
• Identify equipment needed to administer IV therapy
• List tools available to assist with documentation
• List complications and interventions related to IV
therapy
• Demonstrate the ability to calculate IV flow rates
Instructor
Sheri Skeen, RN, BSN, CRNI
Credits
6.0 CNE Contact Hours
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 23)
$140.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
44770
Please visit www.charlotteahec.org, click on “Continuing
Education”, then go to “Nursing Education” for more
details.
Register online today at www.charlotteahec.org
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American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing
(AAACN) Certification Review Course
2015 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Symposium
(CGEC)
Date
Friday, May 8, 2015
Date
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Time
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Time
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Registration
7:30 am
Registration
8:00 am
Location
4701 Hedgemore Dr., 7th Floor
Charlotte, NC 28209
Classroom: Oak Island Training Room
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Nurses who are preparing to take the American Academy of
Ambulatory Care (AAACN) Certification Exam, or those who
want a comprehensive review of ambulatory nursing
Description
This course provides an overview of the potential content
that may be tested on the ambulatory care nursing
certification exam. It is a valuable opportunity to reinforce
your knowledge of ambulatory care, identify your weak
areas, and learn new information. Course content is based
on the test content outline for the ambulatory care nursing
certification exam. All topics will be offered in an interactive,
case problem solving style to enhance critical thinking.
Please visit ANCC’s website http://www.nursecredentialing.
org/Ambulatory-Eligibility.aspx to view Ambulatory Care
Nursing Certification Eligibility Criteria
Instructors
E. Mary Johnson, BSN, RN, NE-BC
Denise R. Hannagan, MSN, MHA, RN
Credits
7.75 CNE Contact Hours
AAACN is a provider approved by the
California Board of Registered Nursing,
Provider Number CEP 5366.
AAACN urges all participants to be aware of
the CE requirement for re-licensure in the
states in which they hold a license.
This education activity offering for 7.75 contact hours is co-provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and American Academy of
Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN)
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc, is accredited as a
provider of continuing nursing education by
the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation.
Fee
$250.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 3)
$280.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
78
45269
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Target Audience
LPNs and other interested healthcare professionals
Description
The role of the LPN is vitally important to quality patient care.
Join us at this interactive event celebrating that role and
enhancing the practice of the Licensed Practical Nurse!
InstructorsMultiple
Fee
$75.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 28)
$90.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
45271
This project is/was supported by funds from the Bureau of
Health Professions (BHPr), Health Resources and Services
Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) under grant number #UB4HP19053, Carolina
Geriatric Education Center. This information or content and
conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed
as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements
be inferred by the BHPr, HRSA, DHHS or the U.S. Government.
The UNC Center for Aging and Health, Carolina Geriatric
Education Center also provided support for this activity.
Advanced Finance and Budgeting for
Healthcare Professionals: Beyond the Basics
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Review Course
Dates
Thursday, May 14, 2015 &
Friday, May 15, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Date
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Registration
8:30 am
Time
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
RNs, healthcare managers, administrators, and other
interested healthcare professionals who have a basic
understanding of financial management in healthcare
Description
This one-day program builds on the “Finance and Budgeting
Basics for Nurses and Healthcare Providers” workshop,
providing a more detailed understanding of healthcare
reimbursement, financial statements, and the financial impact
of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) on
healthcare providers.
Topics Include
• Reimbursement methods and calculations for
physicians, hospitals, home health, nursing homes,
hospice, and outpatient services
• Detailed financial statements including Assets,
• Liabilities, Profit/Loss statements
• Discussion of the financial impact of PPACA including
readmission, hospital acquired conditions, value-based
purchasing, and insurance coverage requirements
Target Audience
Nurses who are preparing to take the Certified Emergency
Nurse (CEN) Exam, or those who want a comprehensive
review of emergency nursing
Description
This course will provide an in depth review of emergency
nursing, including major emergency categories and
professional guidelines. The content framework of the
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam, as outlined by the
Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), will be
used to guide this 2-day workshop.
Certification Information
For CEN certification, it is recommended, though not required,
to have at least two years of experience as an emergency
room nurse in the United States.
To apply to take the CEN exam, an application must first be
requested from the Board of Certification for Emergency
Nursing (BCEN). This can be done by filling out an online form
on their website. For this and more information on the CEN
exam, please visit http://www.bcencertifications.org/GetCertified/CEN.aspx
Instructor
Pamela Bartley, RN, BS, CEN, CCRN, CPEN
Objectives
• Explain and calculate how providers are reimbursed for
patient care in various settings
• Explain the assets, liabilities, and profit/loss of
healthcare providers
• Explain the calculations and impact of the four major
parts of the PPACA
Credit
12.0 CNE Contact Hours
Instructor
E. Denise Smith, CPA, DHA
Event #
Credits
6.5 CNE Contact Hours / 0.7 IACET CEUs
Fee
$130.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 29)
$145.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Fee$290.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 30)
$315.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
44772
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event # 44771
Finance and Budgeting BASICS for Nurses and Other
Healthcare Professionals” is being offered on March 25,
2015. See page 70 for more information.
Register online today at www.charlotteahec.org
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Basics and Advanced Workshops in
Healthcare Finance Now Available!
AHEC NURSING EDUCATION
New Workshop!
Transition of Care
Popular Workshop!
Date
Friday, May 15, 2015
Legal Aspects of Documentation: How Well
Would Your Documentation Hold Up in Court?
Time
8:30 am – 4:30pm
Date
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Registration
8:00 am
Time
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Registration
7:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Nurses, Case Managers, Social Workers, and other interested
health care professionals
Description
Patients return to the hospital every day, soon after a
transition period. Identifying barriers, or “gaps” in care, is like
piecing together a puzzle in order to prevent the next 30-day
readmission.
What pieces of the puzzle are missing and who is
responsible? This seminar will move you from being a passive
participant to active-engagement in the transitional care
process. In order to improve patient outcomes, healthcare
professionals can benefit from learning transitional strategies
to increase your organization’s effectiveness and outcomes.
Objectives
• Compare and contrast the more prevalent evidencebased transitional care models
• Describe key components that may be missing in a
failed transition
• Outline transitional care strategies that are keys to
successful transitions
• Review technology advances that promote care
coordination
• Discuss quality measures that support transitional care
effectiveness
Instructor
Tamara Burdon, RN-BC, BSN, CCM
Credits
6.5 CNE Contact Hours
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 1)
$140.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
44866
Target Audience
RNs, LPNs, and any healthcare professionals who perform
patient documentation
Description
This program will acquaint the learner with legal issues
related to documentation in the practice of nursing. An
overview of nursing law regarding practice and legal
requirements of nursing documentation methods will be
comprehensively addressed. Case studies of actual litigation
containing examples of legally defensible documentation
and legally indefensible documentation will be carefully
examined.
Objectives
• State the most common source of litigation for
healthcare professionals
• Identify common pitfalls in nursing documentation
• Describe the essential components of a complete and
accurate nurse’s note
• Discuss strategies for writing legally defensible notes
• Discuss how to document High-Risk conversations and
situations.
• Describe how to document defensively
• Examine legal implications of electronic
documentation
• Analyze actual cases in terms of documentation and
deviations from the standard of care
Instructor
Pam A. Collins, RN, MSN, CMSRN, RN-BC
Education/Medical-Legal Consultant
Credits
6.5 CNE Contact Hours / 0.65 CEUs
Fee
$135.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 5)
$150.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
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44774
Date
Thursday, May 21, 2015
ECG Core Series Class 3: 12-Lead ECG
Interpretation
Time
8:00 am – 3:45 pm
Date
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Registration
7:30 am
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
RNs, LPNs, and any other interested healthcare professional
Description
This program will provide an overview of the latest
information on infection control pertaining to healthcare
professionals.
Topics Include
• Enteric Pathogens (C. Difficile, Fecal Transplants,
Norovius)
• Creepy Crawly Things (Scabies, Lice, Bedbugs, Lyme
Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever)
• The Role of the Environment Play on Disease
Transmission
• Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (CRE, MRSA, ESBL, VRE,
etc.)
• Ebola
• Influenza (Seasonal, Pandemics, Novel, Vaccination
Updates)
• Respiratory Infections Current Topics (EVD68, MERS,
Pertussis)
• Hand Hygiene Updates
InstructorsMultiple
Credits
6.0 CNE Contact Hours / 0.6 CEUs
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 7)
$140.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
45020
AHEC NURSING EDUCATION
“Bugs ‘R’ US” - Infection Control for Nurses
Target Audience
RNs, LPNs, Respiratory Therapists and other interested
healthcare professionals who have a basic understanding
of ECG interpretation and who need further education and
practice with 12-Lead ECG Interpretation
Description
This course offers a systematic approach for examining
and interpreting 12-Lead ECG’s as well as basic treatments
in various situations and potential problems that may be
encountered. Topics will include ischemia, injury, infarcts,
bundle branch blocks, axis deviations.
Objectives
• Relate the configuration of each of the 12-Leads of the
ECG to pathological events
• Correlate ECG abnormalities to coronary artery blood
flow
• Utilize a systematic approach for interpreting axis
deviation, if present
• Differentiate right and left bundle branch blocks using
V1 and V6
• Describe the ECG changes associated with atrial
enlargement and ventricular hypertrophy
• Recognize the distinction among ischemia, injury, and
MI, relating the patterns of infarction/ischemia to the
walls of the heart
• State one potential complication for each type of
infarction
• Practice a systematic approach to 12-Lead ECG
interpretation
• Describe the sequence of normal R-wave progression
• Describe the ECG changes that may be caused by
electrolyte imbalances and/ or medications
Instructor
Sherry Walter, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN
Credits
6.0 CNE Contact Hours
Application has been made to the American
Association or Respiratory Care (AARC) for
continuing education contact hours for
respiratory therapists.
Fee
$130.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 7)
$145.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
44776
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This workshop is being offered in cooperation with UNC- Chapel
Hill School of Nursing.
New Workshop!
Updates on Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
Screening and Treatment
Dates
This workshop is being provided in cooperation with UNCChapel Hill School of Nursing.
Adult Physical Assessment for Nurses
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 &
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Time 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Date
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Registration 8:30 am
Time
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
RNs, LPNs, and other interested healthcare professionals
Description
Nurses in this program will expand upon their current
knowledge and skills in order to more comfortably perform
a basic physical assessment of the adult. Using a workshop
format, participants will briefly review basic anatomy and
physiology, observe and participate in a demonstration of
physical examination techniques and then practice those
techniques. Common health deviations will be reviewed.
Participants will need to wear appropriate clothing for
the physical assessment portion of this workshop.
Target Audience
Advance Practice RNs, Primary Care Providers, School Nurses,
Physician Assistants, Ambulatory Care Clinical Practitioners
and other interested healthcare professionals
Description
The purpose of this course is to review current guidelines
for the screening, assessment and treatment of Sexually
Transmitted Diseases (STD). Updates from the Centers for
Disease Control (CDC) and recommendations from the U.S.
Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) will be incorporated
into the course content.
Objectives
• Describe significant components of the normal
anatomy and physiology (A&P) of skin, ear, nose, throat,
head, neck, heart, lungs, abdomen, musculoskeletal
and neurological systems
• Identify and perform the 6 elements that are a part of
an adult’s health history
• Based upon knowledge from anatomy and physiology,
identify the techniques that are a part of an adult’s
assessment
• Accurately perfom those techniques to fully assess the
skin, ears, eyes, nose, throat, head, neck, heart, lungs,
and abdomen
• Perform screening examinations of the
musculoskeletal and neurological systems
• Distinguish between normal and common abnormal
findings
Also included will be a review of STD history-taking, risk
factor assessment, physical assessment and an overview of
current recommended treatment guidelines. The assessment
and screening for sexually transmitted infections will focus
on chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, human
papillomavirus (HPV) and human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV). Risk factors for herpes and immunizations for HPV and
hepatitis will also be discussed.
Instructor
Jean Davison, DNP, RN, FNP-C
Instructor
Jean Davison, DNP, RN, FNP-C
Credits
11.9 CNE Contact Hours
Credits
6.0 CNE Contact Hours / 0.6 CEUs
Fee
$190.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 12)
$205.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Fee
$125.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 14)
$140.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Objectives
• Perform a STD history and risk assessment
• Describe recommended STD screening guidelines
• Explain current recommendations and guidelines for
the prevention, screening, assessment and treatment
of STDs
• Discuss STD patient education, risk reduction
counseling and follow-up for STDs utilizing a clientcentered approach
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
Event #
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44777
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44778
Emerging Nurse Leaders, Part 2
Case Management Certification
Preparation Course
Date
Thursday, June 4, 2015 &
Friday, June 5, 2015
Date
Friday, May 29, 2015
Time
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Time
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Registration
7:30 am
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Nurses interested in developing a career path in nursing
leadership or nursing administration
Description
In today’s ever-changing healthcare environment, topnotch nursing leaders are necessary to maintain a positive
work environment with excellent patient outcomes. This
class series is designed to help develop the participant’s
understanding of the necessary skill sets and ongoing
development that is needed for today’s emerging nurse
leader.
In “Emerging Nurse Leaders - Part 2”, participants will add to
the building blocks gleaned from Part 1 the key components
needed to succeed in their nursing leadership roles. While
taking the “Emerging Nurse Leaders - Part 1” workshop (April
17, 2015) is not required prior to taking Part 2, it is strongly
recommended.
Topics covered in Part 2 include:
• Finance Management
• Care Management and Delivery
• Evidence-Based Practice and Research
Instructors
Elizabeth Davis Snow, MSN, MSL, MSAEd, RN
Teresa Cochran, BSN, RN
Credits
6.0 Contact Hours / 0.6 CEUs
Fee
$130.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 15)
$145.00 Registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
44779
AHEC NURSING EDUCATION
Popular Workshop!
Don’t forget to register for Emerging Nurse
Leaders, Part 1 scheduled for April 17!
Target Audience
Any healthcare professionals who is preparing to take the
exam for the Certified Case Manager (CCM), or other case
management certification exams.
For more information about eligibility for CCM certification,
please visit www.ccmcertification.org
Description
This two day course is designed to provide the practicing
case manager with information to assist them in preparing
for the exam for Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential. The
content is also appropriate for those who are seeking a basic
course in case management practice, or those preparing for
either the ANCC or ACM exam.
The course content follows the CCM exam content areas
and incorporates feedback received from surveys of course
participants. The course includes over 130 sample questions
to guide participants in self-assessment for independent
study in any particular area, while also allowing practice
with multiple choice questions. A 300 page course syllabus
is provided for course participants, which includes content
covered in the course as well as resource materials for further
self-study.
Objectives
• Describe the process for the CCM credential.
• Obtain knowledge in the essential knowledge areas for
case management practice as identified by the CCM
Commission.
• Gain insight and resources for any further study needs.
Instructor
Sandra L. Lowery, RN, BSN, CRRN, CCM, CNLCP
Credits
15.5 contact hours have been approved by the Association of Neuroscience Nurses, which is accredited as an approver of Continuing Education in Nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. CCMI Associates is an approved CE provider by the California BRN CEP#14561.
Fee
$300.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 14)
$350.00 Registration
Breakfast, Lunch & Course Manual Provided
Contact
Sophia Moore-Dennis, Project Coordinator
704.512.6537
Event #
45015
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AHEC PHARMACY EDUCATION
Busy? Attend This Workshop Online!
Busy? Attend This Workshop Online!
The Role of New and Emerging Therapies for
Type 2 Diabetes: 2015 Update to the ADA
Standards of Care
Updates in Cardiometabolic Pharmacotherapy
for Older Adults
Date
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Date
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Time
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Times
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Registration
5:30 pm
Registration
6:00 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Instructor will present remotely
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Target Audience
Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician
Assistants
Description
This knowledge-based CPE activity will help the healthcare
professional understand the pharmacology and primary
literature of new therapeutic antihyperglycemic agents
to make informed, patient-centered decisions or
recommendations about medication regimens for patients
with type 2 diabetes. The healthcare professional will also
receive information on recently updated American Diabetes
Association guidelines.
Objectives
• Identify patients who are candidates for newer
therapies for type 2 diabetes and recognize the
appropriate use of these medications in practice.
• Discuss the use of newer therapies for type 2 diabetes
patients
• Review the recommendations in the 2015 ADA
standards of care and discuss appropriate applications
to patient care scenarios and daily practice.
Instructor
Donald S Nuzum, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDE, CPP
Credits
This activity is eligible for 2.0 hours of ACPE credit and will be applied for through the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, an accredited continuing pharmacy education provider of pharmacy education by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education. See final CPE activity announcement for specific details.
2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™/CEUs
Fee
$85.00 Pre-registration (before January 2)
$100.00 Registration
Light Snack Provided
Contact
Sarah Ashcraft, Education Specialist
704.355.3873
Event #45273
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Target Audience
Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician
Assistants
Description
This knowledge-based CPE activity will provide healthcare
professionals with a review of current guidelines and
primary literature for the selection of medications in the
elderly population and better understanding of strategies
to improve medication regimens to reduce the potential for
patient harm.
Objectives
• Identify updated primary literature and guidelines
for dyslipidemia, diabetes, anticoagulation in atrial
fibrillation, and hypertension
• Discuss how these updates will affect the
cardiometabolic care of older adults
• Recognize medication appropriateness for older adults
as it applies to the treatment of these cardiometabolic
conditions
• Explain new recommendations when developing
optimal pharmacotherapy plans for geriatric patient
cases
Instructor
Dawn M. Battise, PharmD, BCACP
Kimberly L. Nealy, PharmD, BCPS
Credits
This activity is eligible for 2.5 hours of ACPE credit and will be applied for through the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, an accredited continuing pharmacy education provider of pharmacy education by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education. See final CPE activity announcement for specific details.
2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™/CEUs
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before February 20)
$100.00 Registration
Dinner Provided
Contact
Sarah Ashcraft, Education Specialist
704.355.3873
Event #
45274
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Updates on Hypertension and Lipid
Management Guidelines
Medicare Quality Measures Every Pharmacist
Should Know: Tools to Help You Reach the Stars
Date
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Date
Tuesday, March 26, 2015
Time
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Time
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Registration
6:00 pm
Registration
6:00 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Instructor will present remotely
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Instructor will present remotely
Target Audience
Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician
Assistants
Description
This knowledge-based CPE activity will provide healthcare
professionals with knowledge on updates in recent
hypertension and lipid management guidelines and primary
literature to make informed, patient-centered decisions or
recommendations about medication regimens for patients
with cardiovascular disease.
Objectives
• Discuss the 2014 ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guidelines
• Identify appropriate lipid-lowering treatment regimens
using the 2014 ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guidelines
• Compare the JNC – 8 to other Hypertension guidelines
• Recognize changes in the JNC-8 Hypertension
guidelines through patient cases discussions
Instructor
Peter G. Koval, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Credits
This activity is eligible for 2.0 hours of ACPE credit and will be applied for through the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, an accredited continuing pharmacy education provider of pharmacy education by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education. See final CPE activity announcement for specific details.
This activity has been approved for
2 AMA PRA Category1 Credit(s)™/CEU
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before February 26)
$100.00 Registration
Light Snack Provided
Contact
Sarah Ashcraft, Education Specialist
704.355.3873
Event #
Target Audience
Pharmacists
Description
This knowledge-based CPE activity will help the healthcare
professional understand the recent implications of Medicare
changes pertinent to pharmacy practice and best practices to
ensure optimal patient outcomes and achievement of quality
measures.
Objectives
• State key components of the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS) star rating quality measures
for health care plans that pertain to pharmacists
• Identify tools available to help identify priority patients
• Recognize communication principles that improve
patient performance with quality measures
Instructor
Tom Martin, PharmD, BCPS, CDE
Credits
This activity is eligible for 2.0 hours of ACPE credit and will be applied for through the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, an accredited continuing pharmacy education provider of pharmacy education by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education. See final CPE activity announcement for specific details.
This activity has been approved for
2 AMA PRA Category1 Credit(s)™/CEU
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 6)
$100.00 Registration
Light Snack Provided
Contact
Sarah Ashcraft, Education Specialist
704.355.3873
Event #
45279
45301
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AHEC PHARMACY EDUCATION
Busy? Attend This Workshop Online!
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery
Certificate Program:
Pharmacy Law Update 2015
Date
Date
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Time 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Time
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Registration 8:00 am
Registration
6:00 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Instructor will present remotely
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Pharmacists
Description
This knowledge-based CPE activity will provide the
pharmacist with an update on recent changes in North
Carolina Pharmacy Law.
Objectives
• Discuss recent federal and state statutory changes that
impact the practice of pharmacy
• Explain recent federal and state rule changes that
impact the practice of pharmacy
• Recognize common pharmacy regulatory questions
Instructor
Jay Campbell, BS, JD
Credits
This activity is eligible for 2.0 hours of
ACPE credit and will be applied for through
the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy,
an accredited continuing pharmacy
education provider of pharmacy education
by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy
Education. See final CPE activity
announcement for specific details.
Fee
$85. 00 Pre-Registration (Before April 17)
$100.00 Registration
Light Snack Provided
Contact
Sarah Ashcraft, Education Specialist
704.355.3873
Event #
45275
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Target Audience
Pharmacists
Description
This practice-based CPE activity will provide pharmacists
with the skills necessary to become primary sources for
vaccine advocacy, education, and administration. The
program reviews the basics of immunology, identifies legal
and regulatory issues pharmacists must consider before
starting an immunization program, and focuses on practice
implementation.
This program is conducted in two parts: The self-study and
the live training. A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded
to participants who successfully complete all program
components, including an evaluation.
This is co-sponsored by American Pharmacists Association,
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and Charlotte AHEC.
Instructor
Ashley Branham, PharmD, BCACP
Credits
The American Pharmacist Association is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider
of continuing pharmacy education.
Successful completion of the live seminar component
involves passing the final exam with a grade of 70% or
higher and demonstrating competency in 2 intramuscular
and 1 subcutaneous injection. Successful completion of this
component will results in 8.0 contact hours of continuing
pharmacy education (0.80 CEUs).
ACPE UAN: 202-999-11-135-L01-P
Successful completion of the self-study component involves
passing the self-study assessment questions with a grade
of 70% or higher and will result in 12.0 contact hours of
continuing pharmacy education credits (1.2 CEUs)
ACPE UAN: 202-999-11-136-H01-P
Fee
$350.00 (registration must be received before April 11).
Minimum of 10 participants required.
Contact
Sarah Ashcraft, Education Specialist
704.355.3873
The following programs will also offer ACPE
credit:
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2015 Annual Diabetes Conference: on Thursday,
April 16, 2015
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Event #
45276
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Management of Patients with Heart Failure and
Valvular Disease
Taking the Road Less Traveled: Drug
Alternatives for the Geriatric Patient
Date
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Date
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Time
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Time
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Registration
6:00 pm
Registration
6:00 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K OR Webinar Option
Instructor will present remotely
Target Audience
Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Physician
Assistants
Description
This knowledge-based CPE activity will provide the
healthcare professional with the management of chronic and
acute decompensated heart failure, with a special emphasis
on guideline-directed medical therapy regimens as well as
updates in the management of valvular disease, and other
secondary prevention strategies
Objectives
• Discuss evidence-based, guideline-directed medical
therapy (GDMT) regimen to ensure safe and effective
outcomes in a heart failure (HF) patient.
• Identify future changes to GDMT based upon evolving
HF literature.
• Explain the indications for transcatheter aortic valve
replacement (TAVR) and medication management of
patients with recent TAVR
• Discuss appropriateness of anticoagulation regimens
for patients with FG and without concomitant
prosthetic heart valves.
Instructors
Jo Ellen Rodgers, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
AQ Cardiology
Ian Hollis, PharmD, BCPS,
AQ Cardiology
Credits
This activity is eligible for 2.0 hours of ACPE
credit and will be applied for through the
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, an
accredited continuing pharmacy education
provider of pharmacy education by the
Accreditation Council of Pharmacy
Education. See final CPE activity
announcement for specific details.
2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™/CEUs
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 8)
$100.00 Registration
Light Snack Provided
Contact
Sarah Ashcraft, Education Specialist
704.355.3873
Event #
45277
AHEC PHARMACY EDUCATION
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Target Audience
Pharmacists, Physicians, NursePractitioners and Physician
Assistants
Description
This knowledge-based CPE activity will provide the
healthcare professional with a better understanding of
changes with specific medication properties in the elderly
population in addition to a review of the existing literature
for the selection of safer alternatives for commonly used
medications to reduce the potential for patient harm in the
elderly population.
Objectives
• Describe the physiology of aging as it relates to
pharmacodynamics and drug response
• Summarize the risk versus benefit profile for drugs
commonly used in the treatment of pain, sleep
disturbances, depression and anxiety in the elderly
• Identify potentially inappropriate, high-risk
medications, using a patient case.
• Describe a pharmacotherapeutic plan that addresses
high-risk med use and suggest appropriate
alternatives, using a patient case.
Instructor
Tasha Woodall, PharmD, CGP, CPP
Credits
This activity is eligible for 2.0 hours of ACPE
credit and will be applied for through the
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy,
an accredited continuing pharmacy
education provider of pharmacy education
by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy
Education. See final CPE activity
announcement for specific details.
2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™/CEUs
Fee
$60.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 15)
$75.00 Registration
Light Snack Provided
This project is supported by funds from the Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Carolina Geriatric Education Center.
Contact
Sarah Ashcraft, Education Specialist
704.355.3873
Event #
45278
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AHEC QUALITY INSTITUTE
Introduction to PCMH 2014
Date
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Time
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Registration
12:00 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Physicians, Practice Office Managers, Managed Care
Professionals, Nurses, QI personnel, Practice Support
Personnel, Healthcare System Administration
Description
Primary care practices all over the United States are being
recognized with NCQA certification as a Patient Centered
Medical Home (PCMH). How can becoming a PCMH benefit
your patient outcomes as well as your practice as a successful
business? We will be looking at “What is a PCMH and why do
we need it?” In addition, we will look at practice examples and
resources that are available, as well as a couple of interactive
exercises to help you be successful with your submission for
NCQA recognition.
Objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Understand the NCQA Submission Process
• Be familiar with CCNC and NCQA Web-based Tools and
Resources for PCMH
• Recognize Challenging Standards, Factors, and
Elements
• Be ready to Start or Continue Work on their Submission
with (hopefully) more confidence and less dread!
Instructors
R.W. Watkins, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Credits
0.325 CEUs/3.25 Contact Hours
Fee
$100.00 Pre-registration
(before February 2)
$130.00 Registration
Snacks Provided
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
Event #44830
SAVE THE DATE!
Multicultural Healthcare Quality
Improvement Symposium
Date
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Time
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
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Quality Improvement 101: A Toolbox for
Improvement (Wave 13)
Dates
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 &
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 (Workshop 1)
Wednesday, June 23, 2015 &
Thursday, June 24, 2015 (Workshop 2)
Times
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Physicians, Nurses, Administrators, Quality Improvement
Coordinators or professionals involved in supporting
practices, hospitals, or other agencies in quality improvement,
designing and managing clinical improvement programs
for hospitals and medical practices. QI Teams as well as
individuals are welcome.
Description
Quality Improvement 101 (QI 101) is an interactive learning
opportunity for small teams and organizations leading
initiatives to improve healthcare quality & patient safety.
Objectives
• Develop strategies to support and implement
improvement work
• Practice skills for coaching other through
improvement
• Build your own QI toolbox with practical improvement
tools and strategies
• Utilize interactive technologies for participant
collaboration during learning process
Credits13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
1.35 CEUs (Workshop 1)
14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
1.45 CEUs (Workshop 2)
Charlotte AHEC is authorized by IACET
to offer CEUs for this program
1.4 IACET CEUs (Day 1&2)
1.4 IACET CEUs (Day 3&4)
Fee
$800.00 Pre-Registration (Before February 4)
$900.00 Registration
Includes: One pre-class webinar & call, two separate
workshops, teleconference calls, course textbook, and Listserv
Forum. Breakfast and Lunch provided
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
Event #44831
For more information about this workshop and all of the
objectives, please visit our Charlotte AHEC website
Date
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 12:15 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, QI coordinators, physician practice staff
and all other professionals learning to utilize quality tools for
improvement work.
Description
When used effectively, quality improvement tools can make
the difference in achieving our performance improvement
goals. However, like power tools in the craftsman’s toolbox,
each tool is suited to specific situations and needs a proper
orientation to use correctly. This interactive workshop, the
first in a series of two, explores some of the most commonly
used QI tools. Participants will work though exercises to
demonstrate effective use of the tools in clinical and nonclinical process scenarios. This workshop is particularly useful
as a supplement to QI 101 and EQuIPT courses.
Tools covered in the workshop include:
• Pareto Charts
• PDSA
• Flow Charts
• Run Charts
• Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagrams
Objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Understand the purpose and use of each tool
discussed in the workshop
• Describe how the covered quality tools can be used
non-clinical and /or clinical situations
• Select the right quality tool(s) for the right
improvement job
• Begin using these quality tools immediately
Healthcare Information and Management
Systems Society (HIMSS) Certified Professional
in Healthcare & Management Systems
Review Course
Date
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Time
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration
8:30 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
For all individuals who would like to be prepare for sitting
the following exams:
• CAHIMS (Certified Associate in Healthcare Information
& Management Systems) – For associate level
emerging professionals with less than 5 years’
experience in health IT
• CPHIMS (Certified Professional in Healthcare
Information & Management Systems) – For
professionals with five or more years of experience.
For more information about qualifications and eligibility
requirements, please visit the following link:
http://www.himss.org/health-it-certification
Description
The CPHIMS Review Course is an excellent source of a health
IT body of knowledge that spans three broad knowledge
categories involving a total of nine topic areas: General
Environmental Knowledge (Healthcare Environment and
Technology Environment); Systems Knowledge (Analysis,
Design, Selection, Implementation, Support and Maintenance,
Testing and Evaluation, Privacy and Security); and
Administrative Knowledge (Leadership and Management).
This Review Course will provide an excellent review of each
topic, ensuring you are familiar with all areas covered by the
CPHIMS exam.
ObjectivesVisit www.charlotteahec.org
for detailed objectives
Instructor
David Hainline, MA, MS, RHIA, CSSGB
Credits
0.63 CEUs / 6.25 Contact Hours
Credits
0.35 CEUs/3.5 Contact Hours
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 2)
$100.00 Registration
Light Breakfast Provided
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
Fee
$380.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 10)
$400.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Course Materials provided by HIMSS
at $175, also included in registration fee.
Event #44833
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist,
704.512.7592
Event #43605
Bronze Lean Certification Review Course
Date
Monday, January 26, 2015 Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 5:00 pm Days 1 & 2
8:30 am –1:00 pm Day 3
See page 39 for more information
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Using Quality Tools - Part 1
AHEC QUALITY INSTITUTE
EQuIPT (Education, Quality Improvement,
Practice Transformation) Two Part Workshop
Hardwiring Change
Date
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Dates
Monday, March 30, 2015 (Part 1) &
Monday, April 27, 2015 (Part 2)
Time
8:30 am - 12:15 pm
Time
8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Part 1)
8:30 am - 1:30 pm (Part 2)
Registration
8:00 am
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Physicians, Nurses, physician practice staff and all other
health care professionals interested in improving patient and
other healthcare delivery outcomes by applying QI methods
and tools to their work.
Description
At this practical two-part hands-on workshop, participants
will gain the knowledge and skills to implement quality
improvement (QI) or process improvement (PI) techniques
at/in their professional setting. Basic QI methodology will
be discussed such as the Model for Improvement, Plan-DoStudy-Act (PDSA) cycles, identifying project teams, and aim
and goal setting. The methodology discussed may be utilized
in any setting and applied to any clinical or administrative
function. Participants will be taught tools to immediately
return to their work setting and implement beginning QI or
PI activities.
Please note: This is a 2 part course with faculty feedback
between workshops.
Objectives
• Describe basic quality improvement methodology
• Identify a quality or process improvement opportunity
in their work setting and plan a PDSA cycle
• Write an effective aim statement with appropriate
goals
• Implement a quality or process improvement activity
in their work setting and analyze the results
Instructors
Laura K. Noonan, MD
Mary R. Webster, MSN, RN, CCM, CPHQ
Credits
1.00 CEUs / 10.25 Contact Hours
1.0 IACET CEUs
Fee
$300.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 16)
$315.00 Registration
**Course Text included in registration
Light Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
Event # 44835
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Target Audience
Healthcare professionals who want to learn how to more
about change
Description
The pace of change in healthcare has accelerated and
transformation doesn’t come easy. Why is it important to
move with the change? Change is a certainty. When facing
transitions, people will adapt or resist. All change has an
ending followed by a time of confusion and fear to a new
beginning. The true agent of change is PEOPLE. Change
initiatives usually fail over 60% of the time because we
rely on data, analysis and reports instead of harnessing the
feeling that motivates action. Change happens because
people are led to see and feel the change and this happens
with changing behaviors. The ultimate question - How do you
get stakeholders at all levels of the organization to embrace
change and ensure sustainability? Come join the workshop
and find out more.
Objectives
• Describe change in terms of system change and
personal transition
• Identify tools that will assist with change management
• Discuss the importance of process in hardwiring
change
• Describe change strategies to achieve goals and
overall success
Instructor
Joann L. Spaleta, FACHE, MBA, MHA
Credits
3.5 ACHE Qualified Education Credit Hours
0.4 IACET CEUs/3.5 Contact Hours
Fee
$85.00 Pre-registration (before March 20)
$100.00 Registration
Light Breakfast Provided
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
Event #44834
Using Quality Tools - Part II
Date
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Date
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Time
8:30 am - 12:15 pm
Time
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Registration
8:00 am
Registration
12:00 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Physicians, Practice Office Managers, Managed Care
Professionals, Nurses, QI personnel, Practice Support
Personnel, Healthcare System Administration
Description
Here is help for primary care practices moving from
NCQA PCMH 2011 certification to PCMH 2014! We will be
examining the key differences between 2011 and 2014 NCQA
PCMH Standards and Guidelines. We’ll apply that knowledge
as we look at ways your practice can make the transition to
a working PCMH, what that means for the future, and how
to set your practice up to win in the new paradigm of PCMH,
ACOs, Shared Savings and Quality Improvement.
Objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Understand the key differences between 2011 and
2014 NCQA PCMH Standards
• Recognize the most common Standards and Factors
that tend to trip practices up when it is time to
push the submit button on your Survey Tool (so this
would be similar to the section above on challenging
standards, etc.)
• Improve your understanding of how PCMH
recognition might fit into the new paradigm of sharedsavings plans and Quality Improvement
Instructor
R.W. Watkins, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Credits
0.325 CEUs/3.25 Contact Hours
Fee
$100.00 Pre-registration (before March 25)
$130.00 Registration
Snacks Provided
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
Event #44836
Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, QI coordinators, physician practice staff
and all other professionals learning to utilize quality tools for
improvement work.
Description
When used effectively, quality improvement tools can make
the difference in achieving our performance improvement
goals. However, like power tools in the craftsman’s toolbox,
each tool is suited to specific situations and needs a proper
orientation to use correctly. This interactive workshop,
the second in a series of two, explores more of the most
commonly used QI tools. Participants will work though
exercises to demonstrate effective use of the tools in
clinical and non-clinical process scenarios. This workshop
is particularly useful as a supplement to QI 101 and EQuIPT
courses.
Tools covered in the workshop include:
• Key Driver Diagrams
• Gantt Charts
• Histograms
• Control Charts
• Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Understand the purpose and use of each tool
discussed in the workshop
• Describe how the covered quality tools can be used
non-clinical and /or clinical situations
• Select the right quality tool(s) for the right
improvement job
• Begin using these quality tools immediately
Instructor
David Hainline, MA, MS, RHIA, CSSGB
Credits
0.35 CEUs/3.5 Contact Hours
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 31)
$100.00 Registration
Light Breakfast Provided
SAVE THE DATE!
Lean Made Easy: Part I, II & Part III
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
Date
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 (Part I)
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 (Part II)
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 (Part III)
Event#44837
Time
3:45 pm – 8:00 pm
Registration
3:15 pm
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
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Successful Transitioning Between PCMH 2011
and PCMH 2014 Recognition
AHEC QUALITY INSTITUTE
Grace Under Fire: Surviving and Thriving in
Healthcare Using an Adaptive Resilience and
Strengths-Based Skillset
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
(CPHQ) Review Course
Date
Thursday, April 30, 2015 &
Friday, May 1, 2015
Date
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Time
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Time
8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Day 1)
8:00 am - 3:00 pm (Day 2)
Registration
8:00 am
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners,
psychologists, professional counselors and other medical or
behavioral health patient care professionals.
Description
Health care professionals face a long list of stressors every
workday, including new technology, rapid change, and
exposure to the suffering of our patients. This exposure
can lead to disengagement and de-energized professional
practice. However, you can choose a path away from
professional burnout that harnesses the key strengths of
you and your patients to create critical engagement needed
for the best possible outcomes. Come learn the skills of
adaptive resilience and strengths-based practice which can
re-energize your practice and help you to survive and thrive
in healthcare with calm and grace.
Objectives
• Explain how the adaptive resilience model and
strengths-based techniques work and why they make
sense in today’s chaotic healthcare workplace
• Teach participants how to use adaptive resilience and
strengths-based skills to re-energize and optimize their
own professional practice
• Prepare participants to teach adaptive resilience and
strengths-based skillset to help their own patients
overcome challenges
• Use in-class exercises to help workshop attendees
master these techniques
Instructors
Sharon L Greer, MSN, RN
Credits
6.0 CNE Contact Hours / 0.6 CEUs
Fee
$145.00 Pre-Registration (Before March 31)
$160.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
Event # 45144
Description and Target Audience
This program will provide an excellent review for healthcare
quality professionals who are preparing for the Certified
Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) exam or who want
to expand their existing quality management skills
Please visit National Association of Healthcare Quality
website to learn more about the CPHQ Exam
http://www.nahq.org/certify/content/exam.html
Recommended Textbook (Not required for session)
The Healthcare Quality Handbook: A Professional Resource
and Study Guide, by Janet A Brown. Can be purchased online
at www.jbqualitysolutions.com
Objectives
• Identify information to be included on exam
• Identify methods to study for test
• Identify internal and external customer/supplier
relationships
• Integrate performance improvement concepts within
an organization
• Develop or coordinate development of processes and
outcome measures
** For more information about this program and a list of all of the program objectives visit our website.
Instructor
Susan Mellott, PhD, RN, CPHQ, FNAHQ
Credits
This program has been approved for 13.5 CPHQ CE hours by the National Association for Healthcare Quality.
1.35 CEUs/13.5 Contact hours will be awarded to participants attending the entire course.
Fee
$300.00 Pre-registration (before April 15)
$350.00 Registration
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
Event #44838
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Happily Ever After with Meaningful Use
Date
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Date
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Time
8:30 am – 12:15 pm
Time
8:30 am – 12:00 am
Registration
Location
8:00 am
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
Physicians, nurses, QI coordinators, physician practice staff
and all other professionals learning to utilize quality tools for
improvement work.
Description
QI teams need to work together effectively in order to reach
quality improvement project goals. How do you select
the right QI team members and develop synergy between
them, as well as spur creativity and action toward the goals
at hand? How do you identify and address common team
dysfunctions and keep moving the team towards its goal?
How can you help your QI team be more than just the sum
of all the individual team members? Participants will be
introduced to a range of concepts and tools designed to
help you accomplish this. In addition to learning about
the tools, participants will work though exercises designed
to demonstrate effective use of the tools. This workshop is
particularly useful as a supplement to QI 101 and EQuIPT
courses
Objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Compare and contrast characteristics of dysfunctional
teams versus highly functional teams
• Understand why even the best teams struggle
• Identify tools and approaches to:
º Select the best possible team members
º Promote optimum synergy
º Solve problems and overcome barriers
º Build a cohesive, highly functional quality improvement team
• Be ready to start implementing these tools and
techniques with your quality improvement team
Target Audience
Practice Administrators, Managers, and any other interested
ambulatory practice healthcare professional. Participants will
be sent a brief survey two weeks prior to the workshop to
assess learning needs.
Description
This workshop is designed to help the ambulatory practice
engage providers, the practice team and patients in meeting
MU goals and to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Participants will gain knowledge about how to help the
team understand their roles and create a practice culture
that focuses on transparency and teamwork. The instructors
will help you on the journey to engaging your team, walking
down the aisle to transparency and making the honeymoon
last. You’ll leave with a toolkit to help you tackle the honey-do
list.
Objectives
• Discuss effective methods for engaging the practice
team
• Describe the roles of the ambulatory practice team
members
• Recognize the importance of transparency and
teamwork
• Explain the relationship between Meaningful Use,
Quality Improvement and positive patient outcomes
Instructors
Erin Cloutier, BSN, RN
Sigrid Smith, BA, CSSGB
Laura Conner, MSED, BSMT
Cathy Webb, BSN, RN
Credits
0.33 CEUs / 3.25 Contact Hours
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 27)
$100.00 Registration
Light Breakfast Provided
Instructor
David Hainline, MA, MS, RHIA, CSSGB
Credits
0.35 CEUs/3.5 Contact Hours
Fee
Fee
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 27)
$100.00 Registration
Light Breakfast Provided
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
Event#44876
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
Event #
44839
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AHEC QUALITY INSTITUTE
Tools for Effective QI Teams
AHEC QUALITY INSTITUTE
Measuring Healthcare Improvement
Rapid Cycle Quality Improvement
Dates
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 &
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 (Workshop)
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 (Webinar)
Date
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Time
8:30 am - 12:15 pm
Time
8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Workshop)
11:30 am - 1:00 pm (Webinar)
Registration
8:00 am
Registration
8:00 am
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Location
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
All interested healthcare professionals
Description
The aim of Measuring Healthcare Improvement is to enable
participants to develop an effective set of measures to track
the performance and improvement of the systems they deal
with every day, and to use the data to drive improvement.
Data analysis emphasizes time-series methods, including
run charts and control charts, which allow for effective
management and tell the story of successful changes.
Workshop will build on a student-selected project & followup webinar provides extended coaching.
*Assigned Pre-readings and prior project selection strongly
encouraged before coming to the class. Fee incl. course
materials including a copy of QI Charts Excel Add-in software
with pre-class tutorial. Laptop computer is required.
Instructor
Richard Scoville, PhD
Improvement Advisor; Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), and Adj. Assoc. Prof. at UNC School of Public Health
Credits14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ / 1.45 CEU’s / 14.5 Contact Hours (Credit will be assigned per day 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™/0.65 CEU’s/6.5 Contact Hours and 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™/0.15 CEU’s/1.5 Contact Hours for the webinar)
Fee
$650.00 Pre-Registration (Before April 22)
$665.00 Registration (closes May 8)
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
Target Audience
All interested healthcare professionals
Description
What is rapid cycle quality improvement and how can this
tool make a difference in meeting your process improvement
goals? In today’s fast-paced workplace, short duration tests,
coupled with the model for improvement, can help you
decide rapidly if your process improvement work needs a
course correction. This interactive workshop uses a series
of exercises based on both clinical and non-clinical process
improvement scenarios to give experience in implementing
short cycle quality improvement. Let us know if you would
like this workshop done on-site at your healthcare facility. We
can tailor the content to your specific needs.
Objectives
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Explain the elements of rapid cycle quality
improvement and its value in improving quality of
clinical and business outcomes
• Discuss a variety of different scenarios where rapid
cycle QI was used for improved outcomes for both
clinical and business process issues
• Understand how to get started using this technique
in your workplace immediately in order to improve
quality in your workplace
Instructor
David Hainline, MA, MS, RHIA, CSSGB
Credits
0.35 CEUs/3.5 Contact Hours
Fee
$85.00 Pre-registration (before May 18)
$100.00 Registration
Light Breakfast Provided
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
Event #44842
Event # 44840
Strategies to Improving Patient Satisfactions
in Your Medical, Surgical or Dental Practice
Date
Time
Registration
Location
Friday, May 29, 2015
8:30 am – 12:15pm
8:00 am
Center for Learning and Development,
Building K
Target Audience
All interested healthcare professionals
Description
This class is designed to teach participants about the
importance of creating positive patient experiences for
patients and their families. The material will be presented in
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using strategies designed to engage all adult learners. The
class will be highly interactive through a variety of visual,
auditory and kinesthetic learning activities.
ObjectivesVisit www.charlotteahec.org
for detailed objectives
Instructor
Credits
Fee
Lillian Wright, MS
0.35 CEUs/3.5 Contact Hours
$85.00 Pre-Registration (Before May 22)
$100.00 Registration,
Light Breakfast Provided
Contact
Paulina Crass, Education Specialist
704.512.7592
Event #
44843
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REGISTER ONLINE AT: www.charlotteahec.org
or
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If you do not receive a confirmation letter or if you have any questions, please contact us at (704) 512-6523.
By submitting this form, I acknowledge the terms of the Charlotte AHEC cancellation policy (www.charlotteahec.org/ahec/policies.cfm).
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Center for Learning & Development
5039 Airport Center Parkway, Building K
704.512.6523 | www.charlotteahec.org
If there is inclement weather, how do I know if the workshop is cancelled?
If there is inclement weather, you should call Charlotte AHEC’s main number at 704.512.6523 for a recorded message to verify the
status of the workshop. Charlotte AHEC follows the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System cancellation schedule.
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Turn LEFT onto Morris Field Dr
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Make an immediate LEFT turn onto Airport Center Pkwy
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Travel 0.5 miles on Airport Center Pkwy
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Travel 1.6 miles on Billy Graham Pkwy
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Travel 0.5 miles on Airport Center Pkwy
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The Center for Learning & Development is the last
building on the left.
Charlotte AHEC Main Phone Number 704.512.6523
Charlotte AHEC
Post Office Box 32861
Charlotte, North Carolina 28232-2861
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OUR MISSION
Charlotte AHEC, a division of Carolinas HealthCare System and part of the NC AHEC Program, strives to fulfill our
mission of providing quality educational opportunities and services for all healthcare professionals by building
partnerships, promoting recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals, and advancing healthcare quality in
the communities we serve.
OUR SERVICE
Charlotte AHEC has over 36,000 healthcare professionals attending workshops, conferences and grand rounds in the
region every year. We also have over 1,000 Medical Media events and the Charlotte AHEC Medical Library serves over
25,000 patrons per year.
Serving the region for over 40 years
704.512.6523
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