Education/CE Sessions

Diabetic Emergencies

Diabetic ketoacidosis, HHNK (hyperglycemic, hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma), and hypoglycemia constitute the three major diabetic emergencies patients may present. Discussion will be on how to assess and compare these acute complications. Prevention and treatments will be discussed.

Dealing with Challenging Personalities: Patients, Peers and Managers

Have you ever encountered a challenging personality in the person of a patient, peer, or manager? These individuals challenge your conflict management skills. This session will provide insights and strategies on how to deal with these individuals.

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.

Restoring Harmony & Reducing Stress

Whether you are a new healthcare professional or have many years of experience, you can avoid burnout by learning to balance your life.

Can Compassion Coexist in High-Tech Healthcare?

This interactive session explores the art of compassion, the main reason most caregivers chose healthcare as a career. Students, new grads and veteran healthcare caregivers will work in groups to discuss how you measure your own and your colleagues' compassion.

Treatment Planning for Parkinson's Disease

Management of Parkinson's disease is a complex process that demands individualized and thoughtful treatment planning. This program will discuss pharmacological therapy, surgical options, multidisciplinary referrals, and psychosocial considerations in an effort to improve quality of life for the Parkinson community.

Build a Great Working Relationship With Your Boss

Your boss is key to your current on-the-job satisfaction and to your future success in the organization. So make your supervisor look good for hiring you. Efforts you make now toward a productive working relationship will pay off down the road - for your facility and for you.

Reiki as Support for Cancer Patients

Studies have shown Reiki is an effective modality for reducing pain, depression and anxiety for cancer patients, and it is increasingly reported to ease the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, enhance positive emotional attitude, and ease anxiety. This session will cover the use of Reiki for cancer patients.

Patient Abandonment

Healthcare professionals protect the health, safety, and rights of their patients. Patient abandonment happens when that relationship is terminated without making reasonable arrangements for further care. This session will identify the circumstances under which a clinician can be brought up on legal charges.