Continuing Healthcare Seminars & Conferences

Please contact Beth Meyer at esmeyer@actx.edu or (806) 467-3105 for more information. 
 

Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
Provides registered nurses with a standardized, internationally disseminated pediatric educational program to enhance knowledge, skill, and expertise in the care of children. The third edition of the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course textbook is required. Participants must have the textbook 3 weeks prior to class. For more information or to register contact John Sappington at jgsappi@gmail.com.
May 2-3                                             WCA-107                              7:30 AM - 6:00 PM               RNSG-2002-1904

 

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 in the school setting, and tobacco trends. response, refugee and migrant health. To register, contact Stephanie Loya, PAHEC, 806-651-3482 or email sloya@mail.wtamu.edu
April 6, 2018                                         AC West Campus Lecture Hall                                     8:00 am - 4:30 pm

 

Panhandle Nurse Practitioners Aassociation
For more information or registration please contact Angela Phillips DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNN at aphillips@wtamu.edu.
April 7, 2018                                         AC Downtown Campus                                                8:00 am - 5:00 pm

 

PASO                                                                                                                                                  FREE
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.
April 13, 2018                                      AC West Campus Lecture Hall                                      8:00 am - 4:00 pm

 

Compassionate & Ethical Response to Decision Making
The 9th Annual Professional Training Day will provide participants the opportunity to learn how to optimize relationships with patients and families by providing information about ethical and compassionate decision making.  The conference will also teach professionals how to take care of their own needs and find contentment that will lead to holistic happiness.  Topics for the event include education and training on ethical decisions of curative and palliative treatment options and ethical conversation and informed consent.  It will also focus on ethical compassion and healing your heart after a loss, eating healthy, the power of touch and meditation, stress management, and positive self-image as you age.
April 20, 2018                                      AC Downtown Campus                                                 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
 

Immunization Training
This conference provides updates for immunization rates in Texas for adolescents and adults.  This presentation will also provide information on the Standards for Adult Immunization Practice with strategies on implementation.To register, contact DeLesa at AHEC of the Plains at (806) 291-0101 or delesa.perez@ahecplains.org.
April 24, 2018                                     TTUHSC, Lubbock                                                          8:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

Immunization Training
This conference provides updates for immunization rates in Texas for adolescents and adults.  This presentation will also provide information on the Standards for Adult Immunization Practice with strategies on implementation. To register, contact Stephanie Loya with Panhandle AHEC at (806) 651-3482 or sloya@mail.wtamu.edu.
April 26, 2018                                     AC West Campus, Lecture Hall A                                  8:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

Nursing Home Activity Director Update
Nursing Home Activity Director Update 2018 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 27, 2018                                      AC Downtown Campus                                                 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

 

Taking Balance to the Limits
This course goes beyond all you have learned about the effects of speed, strength and range of motion limitations as causes for balance dysfunction. You will leave with an in depth knowledge and skill in the postural dyscontrol, somatosensation and vestibular arenas. Take home innovative useable evaluation and treatment techniques that will dramatically change your practice. You and your patients deserve to receive this cutting edge information. 

May 19-20, 2018                                 AC West Campus, Lecture Hall                                     7:00 am – 6:30 pm