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Advanced Surgical Solutions For Joint Replacement

Event Type: Community Education Event
Event Category: Education Event
Event Start Date: 08/04/2010
Event End Date: 08/04/2010
Event Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Holliday Inn
Contact: Call-A-Nurse (940-764-8570)

Event Description:
Dr. Joshua Schacter will present information on surgial options for hip, knee and shoulder replacements. 11:30 a.m. registation and light lunch 12:00 noon program begins, followed by a question and answer period with Dr. Schacter.

Event Cost:
free to attendees

55 Advantage

Event Type: Community Education Event
Event Category: Education Event
Event Start Date: 08/10/2010
Event End Date: 08/10/2010
Event Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
(senior adult membership program)
Location: MPEC
Contact: Karen Bitsche (940-764-7933)

Event Description:
This month's program will discuss orthopedic issues and joint replacements. When it comes to promoting overall wellness, United Regional wants you to have the advantage. Our 55 Advantage program is designed for anyone 55 years of age and older and offers members a monthly health education program featuring the latest in health news, lunch catered by Luby's Cafeteria, health screenings and great comradery with your friends. To join, contact the community relations department at 764-7933.

Event Cost:
$3.00 for lunch

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PALS Renewal Course

Event Type: Community Education Event
Event Category: Education Event
Event Start Date: 08/14/2010
Event End Date: 08/14/2010
Event Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Location: 8th St. Campus, 4th floor
Contact: Mary Bowman (940-764-7913)

Event Description:
Pre-requisite: Must complete pretest on cd found inside textbook BEFORE class and bring to class.

Event Cost:
$100

Basic Arrhythmia (EKG Lead II Interpretation)

Event Type: Community Education Event
Event Category: Education Event
Event Start Date: 08/25/2010
Event End Date: 09/08/2010
Event Time: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
(2 day course)
Location: Nursing Education Classroom - 2nd floor of the 8th Street Campus
Contact: Call-A-Nurse to register (940-764-8570)

Event Description:
The Basic Arrhythmia course is designed to teach nurses, monitor technicians and other ancillary personell the skills required in the analysis and interpretation of EKG monitoring. Prior to course, workbook must be paid for and pick up in United Regional's Education Department (4th floor of the 8th Street Campus). Instructors ask that participants read the first 5 chapters before the first class. This is a two-day course - September 1 and 8. Future course will be held on October 20 & November 3.

Event Cost:
$190 (includes course and book fee)

Smoking Cessation Course

Event Type: Community Education Event
Event Category: Education Event
Event Start Date: 08/31/2010
Event End Date: 09/09/2010
Event Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
(This is a 2-week course - meeting on Tuesday and Thursdays)
Location: Bridwell Tower, First Floor Conference Room
Contact: Call-A-Nurse (940-764-8570)

Event Description:
Did you know that 8 hours after a smoker quits smoking the carbon monoxide level in their blood drops to a normal range...that 24 hours after a smoker quits smoking the chance of having a heart attack decreases... that 1 year after a smoker quits smoking the excess risk of experiencing coronary artery disease is cut in half of that of a smoker? The decision to quit smoking is a hard one and we know that. And, it is a decision that affects your everyday life and your health. Are you interested in learning how to stop? Then join United Regional's Smoking Cessation Course. The course is a 4 session course and is taught by registered respiratory therapists. The program is designed to help participants stop smoking by providing them with all of the essential information and strategies needed to direct their own efforts at quitting including addressing the behaviors, thoughts, and feelings of the smokers. Those attending the class will receive free nicotine replacement therapy during the course. Other classes will be held: November 2 - 11 Registration fee is $25 per person. Support persons are encouraged to attend the class as well.

Event Cost:
$25 per person

ACLS 2-day Provider Course

Event Type: Community Education Event
Event Category: Education Event
Event Start Date: 09/09/2010
Event End Date: 09/10/2010
Event Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
Location: 8th Street campus, 4th floor
Contact: Mary Bowman (940-764-7913)

Event Description:
Pre-requisite: Must have completed a Basic Arrhythmia course. Must take pre-test on cd found in the ACLS textbook.

Event Cost:
$175.00 plus Book cost $40.

Trauma Nurse Core Course

Event Type: Community Education Event
Event Category: Education Event
Event Start Date: 09/16/2010
Event End Date: 09/17/2010
Event Time: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
(2 day course)
Location: Gaines Pavilion - 8th Street Campus of United Regional
Contact: Jacky Betts (764-3631)

Event Description:
TNCC includes a corel evel trauma knowledge base of trauma injuries and current treatment modalities. The 2-day course consists of lectures, demonstrations and skill stations, airway and ventilation interventions, chest trauma interventions, splinting and immobilization techniques. 19.1 CNE contact hours provided. Other course dates for 2010 are December 16 & 17.

Event Cost:
$250 per participant

IV Therapy Course

Event Type: Community Education Event
Event Category: Education Event
Event Start Date: 09/21/2010
Event End Date: 09/21/2010
Event Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Nursing Education Classroom - 2nd floor of the 8th Street Campus
Contact: Call-A-Nurse to register (940-764-8570)

Event Description:
This course is designed for nursing personnel to learn the various solutions, complications and IV procedures. Other courses will be presented December 14.

Event Cost:
$50.00

PALS 2-day Provider Course

Event Type: Community Education Event
Event Category: Education Event
Event Start Date: 09/29/2010
Event End Date: 09/30/2010
Event Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Location: 8th St. Campus, 4th floor
Contact: Mary Bowman (940-764-7913)

Event Description:
Pre-requisite: Must complete pretest on cd found inside textbook BEFORE class and bring to class.

Event Cost:
$175

Phlebotomy Course

Event Type: Community Education Event
Event Category: Education Event
Event Start Date: 10/06/2010
Event End Date: 10/06/2010
Event Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Nursing Education Classroom - 2nd floor of the 8th Street Campus
Contact: Call-A-Nurse to register (940-764-8570)

Event Description:
This course is designed for LVNs and technologist to teach techniques in drawing blood and use of proper equipment.

Event Cost:
$50

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course

Event Type: Community Education Event
Event Category: Education Event
Event Start Date: 10/21/2010
Event End Date: 10/22/2010
Event Time: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Gaines Pavilion - 8th Street Campus of United Regional
Contact: Jacky Betts (764-3631)

Event Description:
This 2-day course prepares nurses and other health care professionals to provide care to pediatric patients. 15.6 CNE contact hours are provided.

Event Cost:
$250 per participant