Continuing Healthcare Seminars & Conferences
Please contact Beth Meyer at esmeyer@actx.edu or (806) 467-3105 for more information.
PAGD - Opioid Management and Conscious Sedation
Presented by Dr. Ernie Luce D.D.S., this course is designed to give all participants current knowledge on the most pertinent aspects of pharmacology and medical management which meet two requirements of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. This includes two hours of training on the Opioid Course and six hours renewal course for Level 1 Sedation. We will hear the newest information related to these subjects and on being in compliance. All 8 hours will count as scientific hours for continuing education requirements for dentists, hygienists, and assistants, and will be great training and information for the whole staff. To register contact Dr. Dean Armstrong at (806) 670-9511 or armstrongland1@sbcglobal.net. Check-in will start at 7:30 a.m.
January 18, 2019 Downtown Campus, Room 111 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
School Nurse Workshop - Lubbock
Topics includes: Pediatric Brain Health and Adverse Childhood Experiences, Student Homelessness, TWITR Project, Immunizations, Texas School Health Laws, Regulations, and Resources. No cost to attend and a lunch will be provided. CNEs available. For registration please contact DeLesa Perez at (806) 291-0101 Ext. 101 or email delesa.perez@ahecplains.org.
February 20, 2019 Region 17 Education Service Center 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Trauma Nurse Core Course
Designed to provide the learner with cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills. The trauma nursing process is reflected throughout the course and skills stations. Participants receive 17.65 hours of continuing education from the ANA. The sixth edition of the TNCC provider manual is required. Participants must have the textbook three (3) weeks prior to class. For more information or to register contact John Sappington at jgsappi@gmail.com.
February 20 & 21, 2019 West Campus, WCA 108 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
School Nurse Workshop - Amarillo
Topics includes: Pediatric Brain Health and Adverse Childhood Experiences, Student Homelessness, TWITR Project, Immunizations, Texas School Health Laws, Regulations, and Resources. No cost to attend and a lunch will be provided. CNEs available. For registration please contact Stephanie Loya at (806) 651-3482 or email sloya@wtamu.edu.
February 22, 2019 Region 16 Education Service Center 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
Provides registered nurses with a standardized, internationally disseminated pediatric educational program to enhance knowledge, skills and expertise in the care of children. Participants receive 15.58 hours of continuing education from the ANA. The third edition of the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course textbook is required. Participants must have the textbook three (3) weeks prior to class. For more information or to register contact John Sappington at jgsappi@gmail.com.
March 7, 2019 West Campus, WCA 108 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
RT Spring Symposium 2019
The 2019 RT Spring Symposium will offer continuing education in neonatal, pediatric, and adult respiratory care specialties. Six (6) CRCEs are available each day provided by AARC. Register at actx.edu
March 21 & 22, 2019 West Campus, Lecture Hall, Room A & B 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Trauma Nurse Core Course
Designed to provide the learner with cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills. The trauma nursing process is reflected throughout the course and skills stations. Participants receive 17.65 hours of continuing education from the ANA. The sixth edition of the TNCC provider manual is required. Participants must have the textbook three (3) weeks prior to class. For more information or to register contact John Sappington at jgsappi@gmail.com.
April 3 & 4, 2019 West Campus, Room 108 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Showdown or Slowdown: Fighting the Outlaws of Aging
Grab your hat, dust off your saddle, put on your boots and head on down to the OK Corral as we get ready to defeat the outlaws of Aging. Slowdown is NOT in our vocabulary. You don't want to miss being a part of this showdown. For registration please contact Stephanie Loya at (806) 651-3482 or email sloya@wtamu.edu.
April 4, 2019 West Campus, Lecture Hall, Room A 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Nursing Home Activity Director Update 2019
Nursing Home Activity Director Update 2019 will provide current information to enhance skills and increase awareness of the theories and psychology utilized in activity directing. For cost & registration please contact Stephanie Loya at (806) 651-3482 or email sloya@mail.wtamu.edu
April 5, 2019 Downtown Campus, Room 134 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Amarillo Area HIV/AIDS Symposium
Provides up-to-date information on the management of HIV disease, as well as addressing challenges associated with improving the quality of life of patients living with HIV/AIDS. Speakers will present timely topics specifically selected to increase participant's knowledge of current and ongoing HIV/AIDS issues. For more information or to register, please contact Michael or Wendy with PASO (806) 372-1050. There is no charge to attend this conference.
April 12, 2019 West Campus, Lecture Hall, Room A 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Nursing Jurisprudence & Ethics
Meets the stipulations set forth by the Texas Board of Nurses. Concepts covered include: nursing practice, delegation, ethics, the Nurse Practice Act, documentation, medication administration, peer review, and unprofessional conduct. Contact Stephanie Loya at Panhandle AHEC, (806) 651-3482 or email sloya@mail.wtamu.edu.
April 26, 2019 West Campus Lecture Hall, Room A 8:00 pm - 4:00 pm