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2008 Schedule
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By Appointment BLS Update
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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
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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
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April 29 Emergency Preparedness Training for Healthcare Professionals (NEW!!)
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May 10-30 Tuberculosis (New-Online!!)                                                                                                               Click here for information
May 12 Heartsaver CPR and First Aid
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May 13 Prevention of Medical Errors
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May 14 Heartsaver CPR/AED
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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
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June 2 AIDS Update
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June 5 Emergency Preparedness Training for Healthcare Professionals (NEW!!)         Click here for information
June 9 Heartsaver CPR and First Aid
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June 21 Therapeutic Blood Withdrawal                                                                                                       Click here for information
June 23 De-escalation Training
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June 23 Domestic Violence
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June 27 Heartsaver CPR/AED
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July 12 Therapeutic Blood Withdrawal                                                                                                            Click here for information
July 14 Chest Trauma
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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