Continuing education.November 29,2007; 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Aurora, CO. Nursing Considerations for Acute and Chronic Renal Disease. Spon: University of Colorado Hospital University of Colorado Hospital is the principal teaching hospital for the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, located in Aurora, Colorado. In the most recent (2007) U.S. , 12401 East 17th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045. Contact: Veronica Baiamonte, 720-848-6694. Fac: Karen Bell, RN, MSN. Aud: Registered Nurse and other healthcare professionals. This class is designed to provide registered nurses and other healthcare professional caregivers with a brief review of renal physiology and fluid regulation; the causes, types and phases of acute renal failure acute renal failure Acute kidney failure Nephrology An abrupt decline in renal function, triggered by various processes–eg, sepsis, shock, trauma, kidney stones, drug toxicity-aspirin, lithium, substances of abuse, toxins, iodinated radiocontrast. including their appropriate diagnostic aids and interventions will be discussed; and the stages of chronic kidney disease Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also know as chronic renal disease, is a progressive loss of renal function over a period of months or years through five stages. Each stage is a progression through an abnormally low and progressively worse glomerular filtration rate, which is , the impact of renal failure on all body systems and an overview of the types and processes of renal replacement therapies will also be included in this seminar. Fee: $40.00. Reg. by: November 15, 2007. Contact Hours: TBA TBA See: To be announced . December 7, 2007; 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Aurora, CO. The 12-Lead EKG EKG: see electrocardiography. . Spon: University of Colorado Hospital, 12401 East 17th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045. Contact: Veronica Baiamonte, 720-848-6694. Fac: Barbara Krumbach, RN, MS, CCRN. Aud: Registered Nurse and other healthcare professionals. The purpose of this one-day course is to assist the registered nurse and other healthcare providers in understanding and interpreting the 12-Lead EKG and the changes often seen on it. Fee: $80.00. Reg. by: November 26, 2007. Contact Hours: TBA. January 15-17, 2008; February 5-7, 2008; March 11-13, 2008; 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Denver, CO. 3 Day Intensive Clinical Practicum. Spon: Denver STD/HIV Prevention Training Center, 605 Bannock Bannock (băn`ək), Native North Americans who formerly ranged over wide territory of the N Great Plains and into the foothills of the Rocky Mts. They were concentrated in S Idaho. Street, Denver, CO 80204-4507. Contact: John Fitch, 303-436-7263 or go to www.DenverPTC.org. Fac: Kees Reitmeijer, MD. Aud: RNs, Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives, and other healthcare professionals. This course will enhance the skills of practicing clinicians that are involved in the clinical management and/or prevention of STDs. Go to www.DenverPTC.org for more information. Fee: $75.00. Reg. by: limited to 5 per course. Contact Hours: 22. January 21 and 22, 2008; 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Denver, CO. April 25, 2008; 1:00-4:30 p.m.; April 26, 2008; 8:30 a.m.-Noon; Laramie, WY Wet Prep Workshop. Spon: Denver STD/HIV Prevention Training Center, 605 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204-4507. Contact: Teri Anderson, 303-436-7187 or go to www.DenverPTC.org. Fac: Teri Anderson, MT. Aud: RNs, Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives, and other healthcare professionals. This course will describe proper collection and handling of specimens for saline/ KOH KOH The chemical formula for potassium hydroxide, which is used to perform the KOH test. The tests is also called a potassium hydroxide preparation. Mentioned in: KOH Test KOH potassium hydroxide. wet preps, proper microscopic technique, and correct identification of trichomonas yeast, bacteria, red and white blood cells White blood cells A group of several cell types that occur in the bloodstream and are essential for a properly functioning immune system. Mentioned in: Abscess Incision & Drainage, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Complement Deficiencies and clue cells found on saline/KOH wet preps. Go to www.DenverPTC.org for more information. Fee: $35.00 for Colorado courses, call for Wyoming courses. Reg. by: limited to 16 per course. Contact Hours: Call for information. February 7-9, 2008; Cancun Mexico. Internal Medicine for Primary Care Physicians. Spon: Medical Education Resources, 1500 W. Canal Ct., Littleton, CO 80120. Contact: Linda Main, 303-798-9682/ 1-800-421-3756. Fac: 3 Specialists present program. Aud: RN, NP, MD, DO, PA. Lectures and case presentations on: viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, cognitive impairment, movement disorders. Fee: $315.00. Reg. by: NA. Contact Hours: 11. February 8-10, 2008; 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Las Vegas, NV Dermatology for the Non-Dermatologist. Spon: Medical Education Resources, 1500 W. Canal Ct., Littleton, CO 80120. Contact: Linda Main, 303-798-9682/1-800-421-3756. Fac: 3 Dermatologists present program. Aud: RN, NP, MD, DO, PA. Lectures and case presentations on: fungal & bacterial infections, viral infections, systemic disease, common skin cancers, acne, and other topics. Fee: $315.00. Reg. by: NA. Contact Hours: 11. February 15-17, 2008; Breckenridge, CO. Clinical Endocriniology for Primary Care Physicians. Spon: Medical Education Resources, 1500 W. Canal Ct., Littleton, CO 80120. Contact: Linda Main, 303-798-9682/1-800-421-3756. Fac: Michael McDermott, MD. Aud: RN, NP, MD, DO, PA. Lectures and case presentations on: diabetes, calcium disorders, thyroid disorders, obesity management, hyperlipidemia hyperlipidemia /hy·per·lip·id·emia/ (-lip?i-de´me-ah) elevated concentrations of any or all of the lipids in the plasma, including hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia, etc. , and metabolic bone disease metabolic bone disease Any defect in bone absorption or deposition that alters the PTH/calcium-phosphate/vitamin D axis, often with ↑ bone fragility Etiology Fibrous dysplasia, Langerhans' cell histiocytosis/histiocytosis X, acromegaly, corticosteroid therapy, . Fee: $315.00. Reg. by: NA. Contact Hours: 11. March 13 & 14, 2008; 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Denver, CO. 19th Annual Rocky Mountain Regional Multidisciplinary Research & Evidence-Based Practice Symposium: Evidence-Based and Quality Patient Care: Challenges and Future Trends. Spon: University of Colorado Hospital: UCDHSC UCDHSC University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center , School of Nursing; VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System; Denver Health Medical Center Denver Health Medical Center is a large hospital in Denver, Colorado. Formerly known as Denver General Hospital, Denver Health's primary focus is care for the underprivileged and uninsured. Denver Health is Colorado's primary “safety net” institution. ; The Children's Hospital, 12401 East 17th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045. Contact: Veronica Baiamonte, 720-848-6694. Fac: Peter I. Buerhaus, PhD, RN, FAAN FAAN abbr. Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing & Sheila A. Haas, PhD, RN, FAAN. Aud: Registered Nurse and other healthcare professionals. The range of topics presented through workshops, podium, and poster sessions is broad and represents the diversity of research and evidence-based practice initiatives being conducted in a variety of clinical settings. Fee: TBA. Reg. by: March 3, 2008. Contact Hours: TBA. Learn Reiki Reiki Definition Reiki is a form of therapy that uses simple hands-on, no-touch, and visualization techniques, with the goal of improving the flow of life energy in a person. Healing. Spon: Leslie Aguillard, RN, 1544 W. Dakota Avenue, Denver, CO 80223. Contact: Leslie Aguillard, 303-698-4882. Aud: Learn Reiki Healing! Call Leslie Aguillard, RN, Reiki Master for an appointment, 303-698-4882. Fee: $100.00 each 1st and 2nd degree. |
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