Education/CE Sessions

My Head Is Killing Me

About 16-17 percent of the population gets a migraine headache sometime in their life - that means more than a billion people worldwide have had a migraine. Education in the primary care setting can empower migraineurs to become partners in the management of their disorder.

Next Step in Quality Measurement

In an effort to improve quality in healthcare the Joint Commission has now defined the process for its chapter, Improving Organizational Performance. Learn more about this initiative, which emphasizes collaboration to get the job done.

Don't Just Stand There, Say Something

Being assertive can help you articulate exactly what you need without being pushy or feeling intimidated. Learn how to effectively take charge to get what you want.

Arresting Pain Without Getting Arrested

Pain affects up to 50 percent of patients undergoing active cancer treatment and up to 90 percent of those with advanced disease. This session will emphasize current protocols for pain assessment and pain management, as well as the human costs of failing to manage a patient's pain.

Service First

It's 6-10 times more costly to attract a new customer than it is to retain an existing one. Keep your patients (and thus you) satisfied by creating a positive, productive, customer-oriented environment.

Staying Healthy

Healthcare professionals are known for taking care of others before themselves. Put yourself first and your patients will also benefit. Learn healthy habits.

Working With Dying Patients & Grieving Families

Learn best practices and discuss evidence-based research for end-of-life care. Discuss ways to empower the dying and their families, and how "language of the heart techniques" can result in a more tender death, a more gentle grief.

Testing: One, Two, Three

You've studied hard and graduated from your program. You're ready to join the ranks of healthcare professionals - after you pass your exam. This session gives you some solid study skills to ace the test.

Interview Checklist

The interview is scheduled and it's your turn to shine. Keep these 10 things in mind before you head out the door.

Medication Safety

A medication error is any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or harm to a patient. Discuss some of the latest safety issues and prevention measures.

Personal Resiliency

Use basic resiliency skills to overcome the effects of stress. This session will help you develop strategies to cope with professional challenges.