Continuing Education Courses
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Each month, we offer many accredited continuing education courses at our office. Review the course listing below and contact the Staffing Department to register or request additional information. Registration is free for all employee nurses with current working hours.
Courses Available
Tracheostomy Management Whether you are new to tracheostomy management or just need a refresher, our accredited course taught by Tammy Swindell, RN, BSN, CCM, will give you the confidence to independently care for tracheostomy patients.
Course highlights include:
Next Course Date: Thursday, September 30th 1:00pm-6:00pm
4.5 contact hours have been awarded for this activity. This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the NCNA an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's COA for 4.5 contact hours. Registration is $45 for non-employees.
Basic Care for the Home Ventilator Dependent Patient
Next Course Date: Wednesday, September 22nd, 9:00am-6:00pm
7.0 contact hours have been awarded for this activity. This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the NCNA an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s COA for 7.0 contact hours. Registration is $70 for non-employees.
BLS for the Healthcare Provider (AHA CPR) Our AHA certified BLS for the Healthcare Provider course (no CEs) instructed by Robin Carlson, EMT-P, CCT is offered free to all employees. Nurses are encouraged to independently review the AHA videos and manuals in advance before attending. Register and contact the Staffing Department to reserve your copy. Registration is $45 for non-employees.
Next Course Date: Tuesday, August 31st 7:00pm-11:00pm
KCI: Etiology and Interventions This 1-hour course instructed by Margaret Weaver, RN, BSN, WCC is the first in a series of six wound care courses offered by KCI. This course discusses key etiologic factors associated with pressure ulcers, specific interventions for each factor, and contributing factors to pressure ulcer formation.
Next Course Date: Wedneday, October 6th 1:00pm-2:00pm
1.0 contact hour will be awarded to all nurses who attend the entire program, complete the sign-in sheet, and complete and return an evaluation to the KCI presenter.
KCI: Assessment and Documentation of Pressure Ulcers This 1-hour course instructed by Margaret Weaver, RN, BSN, WCC is the second in KCI's six course series on wound care. Topics include layers of the skin, pressure ulcer evaluation, and the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP)s staging system for pressure ulcers.
Next Course Date: Wednesday, October 6th 2:00pm-3:00pm
1.0 contact hour will be awarded to all nurses who attend the entire program, complete the sign-in sheet, and complete and return an evaluation to the KCI presenter.
KCI: Wound Assessment This 1-hour course instructed by Margaret Weaver, RN, BSN, WCC is the third in KCI's six course wound care series. The course will discuss classification systems and testing methods for pressure ulcer, venous, arterial, and diabetic wounds. The course also covers items to be assessed and documented when evaluating existing acute and chronic wounds.
Next Course Date: Wednesday, October 6th 3:00pm-4:00pm
1.0 contact hour will be awarded to all nurses who attend the entire program, complete the sign-in sheet, and complete and return an evaluation to the KCI presenter.
KCI: Advances in Wound Care Management: Wound Healing in Diabetic Foot Ulcers This 1-hour course instructed by Margaret Weaver, RN, BSN, WCC is the fourth in KCI's six course wound care series. Course topics include:
Next Course Date: Thursday, September 9th 1:00pm-2:00pm
1.0 contact hour will be awarded to all nurses who attend the entire program, complete the sign-in sheet, and complete and return an evaluation to the KCI presenter.
KCI: AHRQ Treatment Guidelines: Treatment of Pressure Ulcers This 1-hour course instructed by Margaret Weaver, RN, BSN, WCC is the fifth in KCI's six course wound care series. Topics discussed in this course include:
Next Course Date: Thursday, September 9th 2:00pm-3:00pm Click here or call the Staffing Department to register.
1.0 contact hour will be awarded to all nurses who attend the entire program, complete the sign-in sheet, and complete and return an evaluation to the KCI presenter.
KCI: Wound Bed Preparation This 1-hour course instructed by Margaret Weaver, RN, BSN, WCC is the sixth and final course in KCI's wound care series. Course prerequisites include attendance of all five previous courses in KCI's Wound Care series. This course reviews previous material, and discusses topics associated with wound bed preparation.
Next Course Date: Thursday, September 9th 3:00pm-4:00pm Click here or call the Staffing Department to register.
1.0 contact hour will be awarded to all nurses who attend the entire program, complete the sign-in sheet, and complete and return an evaluation to the KCI presenter. |