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MAHEC Project ECHO® for School Nurses (8-Part Video Teleconference Series)

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MAHEC Project ECHO® for School Nurses (8-Part Video Teleconference Series)

Location

Live Webinar
Quiet Location with Reliable Internet Connectivity

Dates & Times

Dec 31, 1969 7:00 PM – Apr 28, 2021 4:00 PM

Contact

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Project ECHO® is a lifelong learning and guided practice model that revolutionizes nursing education to provide best-practice specialty care and reduce health disparities. ECHO is led by an expert team that uses multi-point videoconferencing to conduct virtual learning sessions comprised of a short didactic followed by case presentations provided by participants.

New to the ECHO model? Click here to find out how Project ECHO® is changing the world.

    This video teleconferencing series guided by experts takes place bi-weekly over 8 modules (one-hour each) and will cover topics specific to school nurses, including:

  • Diabetes Management in Schools

  • Pediatric Seizure Disorders

  • Hypertension (new pediatric guidelines)

  • Asthma

  • Return to Learn: Concussion Management

  • Dermatology: Safe at School? When to Refer

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Mental Health (depression/suicide prevention)


All program dates are streamed on the ECHO Zoom Platform from 3 PM to 4 PM EST.
Participant must login at 2:50 PM for attendance.
One credit hour is earned for each session attended.

Module 1: January 20, 2021
Module 2: February 3, 2021
Module 3: February 17, 2021
Module 4: March 3, 2021
Module 5: March 17, 2021
Module 6: March 31, 2021
Module 7: April 14, 2021
Module 8: April 28, 2021


Please note: School nurse participants will be asked to present a real world case to faculty and peers for direct feedback. Nurses will be awarded Nursing Contact Hours per session and are encouraged to have video turned on for attendance verification.

MAHEC engages in evaluation activities to better understand the impact of our programs. By registering for this course, you agree that we may use your personal information in evaluative research regarding this program. Any reports published will be de-identified and reported in aggregate format.

Audience

School Nurses in North Carolina

Objectives

check Identify interventions for assessing and managing dermatological conditions, hypertension, diabetes, mental health disorders, asthma, seizure disorders, and concussions
check Develop skills to conduct Brief Negotiated Interviews (BNI) and use motivational interviewing (MI) skills in student interviews, healthy behavior reinforcement conversations, brief interventions, and referrals during the SBIRT process

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee

$115.00

Registration Fee

$130.00

Speakers

Susan Alexander, MD, FAAFP
Jess K. Knapp, DO, CAQSM
Suzette M. LaRoche, MD
Jen Riley, LCSW
Josh Schactman, MSW, LCAS, LCSW

Additional Resources

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Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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