Health Continuing Ed

WELCOME! Continuing Education for Health Professionals

2008 Schedule Mark your calendar!
By Appointment	BLS Update Click here for information
Multiple dates	HIV to AIDS Wes Harper 850-872-4720
April 1	Youth Substance Abuse Workshop Katie Reid 850-872-4455
April 7 - 10	NCLEX Review 800.666.PREP Press 1 for NCLEX information
April 11	How to Deal with Troubled Employees Bryan Russell 850-522-5932
April 14	Chewing Tobacco - The Dangers Bonnie Stillman 850-872-4720 Ext. 1908
April 14	Summertime Emergencies Click here for information
April 16	Living with Grief: Children and Adolescents Mike McLaughlin 850-785-3040
April 17	Discovery: Techniques & Tools for Employing People with Disabilities Jan Pearce 850-265-2951
April 21	Communication (Autism) Julie Riley 850-215-4330
April 28 - May 19	IV Therapy Click here for information
April 24 & 25	RT Review Seminar DeeAnn VanDerSchaaf 850-769-1551 Ext. 3318
April 25	Limited Mental Health Peter Rittman 850-488-2419 Ext. 1011
April 26	Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Click here for information
April 29	Emergency Preparedness Training for Healthcare Professionals (NEW!!) Click here for information
May 10-30	Tuberculosis (New-Online!!) Click here for information
May 12	Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Click here for information
May 13	Prevention of Medical Errors Click here for information
May 14	Heartsaver CPR/AED Click here for information
May 17	PT Conference: Strides Against Falls Cheryl Brown 850-769-3398
May 17	Therapeutic Blood Withdrawal Click here for information
May 19 - May 23	Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training Amy Thomas 850-769-7989
May 20	Venipuncture Techniques Click here for information
June 2	AIDS Update Click here for information
June 5	Emergency Preparedness Training for Healthcare Professionals (NEW!!) Click here for information
June 9	Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Click here for information
June 21	Therapeutic Blood Withdrawal Click here for information
June 23	De-escalation Training Click here for information
June 23	Domestic Violence Click here for information
June 27	Heartsaver CPR/AED Click here for information
July 12	Therapeutic Blood Withdrawal Click here for information
July 14	Chest Trauma Click here for information
July 15	Death & Dying in Different Cultures Click here for information
July 15	When the Family is a Challenge Click here for information
July 16 & 17	PN NCLEX Review Meiko Mills 352-489-3041
July 21	Head and Face Trauma Click here for information
July 26	BLS (Basic Life Support) Click here for information
July 29	Wounded Warrior Click here for information
July 29	Coping with Change and Stress Click here for information
August 2	BLS (Basic Life Support) Click here for information
September 5	Annual Ethics Conference Kim Goebert 850-914-8621 Linda Deneen, 850-747-6269 Mary Evans, 850-770-8930
September 19	Annual Caregivers Conference Cheryl Brown 850-769-3398

Registration Information

Alphabetical Listing of Courses:

ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS (Initial & Renewal) Call Theresa Hadaway @ 850-747-6992 for next available training dates!

AIDS Update Learn this material as you have never seen it before from a completely new perspective. Course #: CEH0009 Section: 0079 Fee: $19 Mon, June 2, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (2) CL, DE, DH, EMS, NHA, NU, OT, PS, PT, RAD, RC (Complementary Board approval for Licensed Acupuncturist, Dietitian/Nutritionist, Electrologist, Licensed Midwife, Massage Therapist, School Psychologist)

American Meds We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

AORN CE Call Libby McNaron, 850-769-1551, for course and registration information.

Bloodborne Pathogens
We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

Brain Attack: Emergency Care of Stroke Patient We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

Chest Trauma Time is of the essence when responding to possible chest trauma. Do not miss the opportunity to discover the most common types of chest trauma, signs and symptoms, and emergency care. Course: HCE0813 Section: 0080 Fee: $19 Mon, July 14,6:30pm-8:30pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (2) for EMS, NU, RC

Coping with Change and Stress Although inevitable, learn intervention techniques for each type of challenge for caregivers and the family. Topic includes the splitting and the re-creation of chaos. Course: HCE0195 Section: 0112 Fee: $10 Tues, July 29, 6:30pm-7:30pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (1) for NU

Death and Dying in Different Cultures Why is culture so important for healthcare professional providing end-of-life care? How can you accommodate cultural differences without stereotyping? Know the five questions in the "respectful death" approach. Course: HCE0192 Section: 0109 Fee: $10 Tues, July 15, 5:30pm-6:30pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (1) NU

De-escalation Training
What do you do when your patient displays aggressive behavior? Individual and team tactic plans could provide safe resolution to potentially dangerous situations. Don't miss this course to learn how! Course: HCE0159 Section: 0077 Fee: $19 Mon, June 23, 7:00pm-9:00pm Student Union East, Gibson Lecture Hall Approved (2) EMS, NHA, NU, OT, PS, PT, RC

Diseases of Bioterrorism We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

Domestic Violence Do you know what you are legally required to do as a healthcare worker? The frequency and severity of our community cases has increased; learn what you should do to report and could do to intervene. Copy of current statutes and community resources will be provided. Course: CEH0038 Section: 0077 Fee: $19 Mon, June 23, 5:00pm-7:00pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (2) approved for all health professions except CL

EKG Interpretation We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

Emergency Preparedness Training for Healthcare Professionals Do you know the most significant effects of manmade or natural disasters? Update your skills regarding necessary responses, including the use of the correct portable ventilator. This course satisfies the new respiratory care licensure requirements mandated by the Sate of Florida and includes material to meet needs of nursing and EMS personnel.

Course: HCE0188 Section: 0075 Fee $19 Tues, April 29, 5:30pm-7:30pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (2) EMS, NU, RC

Course: HCE0188 Section: 0076 Fee $19 Thurs, June 5, 5:30pm-7:30pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (2) EMS, NU, RC

Epilepsy Update We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

Head and Face Trauma
This course is highly recommended if work in the role of patient assessment. Trauma injuries to head and face includes airway complications, traumatic brain injury, recognition of clinical diagnosis of basilar skull fracture, eye, ear, and nose injuries. Ascertain appropriate treatment and potential long term implications. Course: HCE0022 Section: 0081 Fee: $19 Mon, July 21, 6:30pm-8:30pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (2) for EMS, NU, RAD (Technical), RC

Hepatitis We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

HIV to AIDS We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

H5N1 Virus We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

IV Therapy
Designed for the LPNs who want to become IV certified and for RNs who want to update skills. Course meets FL Board of Nursing requirement for IV training in IV Therapy. A textbook is required and available at your GCCC bookstore. Course: CEH0200 Section: 0200 Fee: $168 Mon, April 28-May 19, 5:00pm-9:00pm Student Union East, Room 244 Approved (30) RAD (Technical)

Limited Mental Health (DCF approved & meets ALF requirements) Approved by DCF as meeting the requirements for new employees of assisted living facilities with a Limited Mental Health License. It covers common psychiatric medications and side effects; legal and ethical issues, behavior support; reality orientation and crisis intervention. Peter Rittman 850-488-2419 Ext. 1011

Meningitis Update We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

PN NCLEX Review Call Meiko Mills, 352-489-3041, for course and registration information.

Prevention of Medical Errors
Why do people make mistakes and what can you do to prevent them? This Florida mandated course addresses one of the top causes of death and the reasons this training continues to be enforced and a CE requirement in the State of Florida. Course: CEH0654 Section: 0104 Fee: $19 Tues, May 13, 6:00pm-8:00pm Approved (2) CL, DE, DH, EMS, NHA, NU, OT, PT

RN NCLEX Review Call Colleen Graham, 800-666-PREP, for course and registration information.

RT Review Seminar Call DeeAnn VanDerSchaaf, 850-769-1551 Ext. 3318, for course and registration information.

Seizure Disorder Update We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!

Spanish for Healthcare Providers
We will coordinate this training for you if you have a minimum of ten participants - call 850-872-3819 and schedule today!
Summertime Emergencies
What are the clinical manifestations and the treatment priorities for the most common medical conditions that occur during the summer months? Covers heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, insect bites, snake bites, marine animal bites and stings, near-drownings to drownings. Course: CEH0875 Section: 0253 Fee: $10 &n