Upcoming Medical Conferences in Louisville

Dental Pharmacology Update and KASPER is organized by University of Louisville (UL) School of Dentistry Office of Continuing Education and will be held on Mar 09, 2019 at University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Dentists. This CEU Conference has been approved for a maximum of 3 CEUs. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.  

American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) Convocation & Expo is organized by American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) and will be held from Mar 17 - 20, 2019 at Omni Louisville Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Radiation Safety for the Dental Auxiliary is organized by University of Louisville (UL) School of Dentistry Office of Continuing Education and will be held on Mar 29, 2019 at University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Dentists. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6 CEUs. Course Description: The Kentucky Board of Dentistry amended the minimal educational requirements for dental auxiliary personnel prior to taking dental radiographs under a dentist’s direct supervision (201 KAR 8:57OE). All dental auxiliary personnel must satisfy the following two (2) requirements before taking x-rays in a dental office: 1. Didactic: Completion of a course in Radiation Safety: This can be verified by providing proof of completion of the Radiography Section of the Dental Assistants National Board Examination or attending an approved continuing education (CE) course (6 hours minimum) provided by a certified presenter. 2. Practical: A practicum course in x-ray technique (4 hours minimum).This is verified by a dentist’s written documentation of a student’s completion of four (4) hours of instruction in dental radiography technique in the practice or by attending a four hour (4) continuing education course in radiography technique approved by the Board before being allowed to expose radiographs. A copy of the Technique Training Form must be returned within a maximum of 60 days from the date of course completion to the Office of Continuing Education. Once received, a Certificate of Course Completion will be issued. Non-compliance will result in an automatic failure. Failure to pass course will result in one opportunity to re-take the entire course @ 50% reduction of current course fee within one year.  This Course satisfies the Didactic requirements of the Kentucky Board of Dentistry. After the course is presented, an examination will be given. Successful completion of the course requires a 75% pass in a multiple-choice question examination administered at the end of the course. Participants who successfully complete the examination MUST then fulfill requirement (2) above prior to exposing radiographs on patients under the direct supervision of a dentist.  The course contains both theoretical and practical clinical topics to include the following objectives: Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this Course, participants will have an understanding of: • The basic principles and concepts of radiation. • Exposure factors & how they affect the radiographic image. • Image receptors & processing. • X-ray interaction with matter and potential biological effects. • Principles of intraoral techniques(BW/Periapical/Occlusal Imaging). • Radiation safety for patient and operator. • Criteria for diagnostic radiographs-technique & processing error recognition & correction. • Radiographic film mounting, labeling & record keeping. • Principles of quality assurance and implementation into clinical practice. • Occupational considerations including: infection control principles & legal concerns • Extraoral radiography

2019 Joint AACA/HAPS Southern Regional Meeting is organized by American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA), Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) and will be held on Mar 30, 2019 at Bellarmine University, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. Conference Description: HAPS will be co-hosting this Regional Meeting with the American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA) Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Dental Assisting Delegated Duties (EDDA) is organized by University of Louisville (UL) School of Dentistry Office of Continuing Education and will be held from Feb 22 - Mar 17, 2019 at University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is designed for dental assistants who would like advanced training in restorative dentistry. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 26.50 CEU(s). Conference Description: The course will provide pre-clinical proficiency in restorative procedures and will include placement and finishing of amalgam and composite restorations to clinical competency. The course consists of both Didactic and Practical components presented in two weekend sessions with an “intersession” in the participant’s office of employment. Conference Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants should have an understanding of: • Tooth morphology • Various restorative dental materials, including bases, liners, composites, flowable composites and amalgam • Selection and placement of rubber dam clamps • Efficient rubber dam placement • Selection and placement of matrices • Selection and placement of wedges • Proper tooth contacts • Placement of bases and liners • Placement of anterior and posterior composite restorations • Placement of amalgam restorations • Finishing and polishing techniques for both composite and amalgam restorations • Placement of temporary filling materials

American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) Annual Forum is organized by American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) and will be held from Apr 05 - 06, 2019 at Omni Louisville Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting is organized by Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) and will be held from Apr 10 - 14, 2019 at Louisville Marriott Downtown, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Being Prepared: Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office is organized by University of Louisville (UL) School of Dentistry Office of Continuing Education and will be held on Apr 12, 2019 at University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is Dentists. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 3 CEU(s). Description: The aging population presents the dental team with the unique challenges associated with providing dental treatment to an increasing number of medically compromised patients. Among these challenges is the possibility of encountering an in-office medical emergency. When a medical emergency strikes, it is vital that all members of the dental team are prepared to respond effectively. This course will discuss the most common medical emergencies encountered in the dental office, the equipment every dental office should have, and the systematic team approach to managing an in-office emergency. This course is appropriate for ALL members of the dental office. Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this Course, participants will have an understanding of: • Recognize the most common medical emergencies that occur in the dental office • Identify patients at risk for medical emergencies • Identify equipment utilized for medical emergencies in the dental office • Understand how to systematically manage in-office medical emergencies utilizing all members of the dental team  

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional: Two-Day Trauma Competency Conference is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held from Apr 23 - 24, 2019 at The Brown Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. Target Audience: • Counselors • Social Workers • Psychologists • Case Managers • Addiction Counselors • Therapists • Marriage & Family Therapists • Nurses • Other Mental Health Professionals Course Description: The successful resolution of traumatic stress can be simple. Studies indicate that there are four key elements to effective trauma treatment. When you accomplish these four key elements in treatment with your clients, you will be able to reduce their symptoms and improve clinical outcomes. Attend this conference and you will walk away with a step-by-step four-stage framework for navigating essential elements of trauma treatment with your traumatized clients. The essential elements are common to all evidence-based trauma treatments, you will learn how you can integrate this framework with your current approach or methodology to make your trauma treatment even more effective! This trauma competency training can transform your clinical practice and help improve your trauma treatment outcomes, just as it has for other clinicians around the world. Course Objectives: • Examine the nature of traumatic stress, grief, & loss and their sequelae. • Analyze the clinical application of various theoretical treatment models for traumatic stress, grief & loss. • Evaluate traumatic stress, grief & loss from biochemical, psychological, social & spiritual perspectives in order to improve clinical outcomes. • Examine the clinical research that supports the imperative factors that influence the efficacy of trauma treatment. • Assess the comorbidity of traumatic stress in other diagnoses, including personality disorders and Dissociative Identity Disorder, and identify appropriate treatment Interventions. • Provide psychoeducation and cognitive restructuring techniques for maximizing client engagement and participation in early stages of treatment. • Determine the efficacy of self-regulation skills as a preliminary treatment intervention for trauma. • Articulate the 10 core competencies of traumatic stress, grief and loss and specify the clinical application of each. • Incorporate clinical interventions and techniques for the initial assessment, safety and stabilization phase of treatment as well as the remembrance and mourning phases of trauma treatment. • Examine the potential clinical limitations and benefits of completing a needs assessment for better progress in treatment. • Develop clinical skills to support and facilitate recovery from complicated bereavement in clients. • Incorporate CBT skills to promote the development of stability, self-efficacy, anxiety management, and relational capacities in traumatized clients. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2019 'Just for Kids' Pediatric Care Symposium is organized by Norton Healthcare and will be held on Apr 26, 2019 at Galt House Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is to bring together physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents, students and other pediatric health care professionals to enhance competence, performance and patients’ outcomes.  Credits: • ABP MOC - 6.50 • AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™- 6.50 • Confirmed attendance - 6.50 • KBN - 7.80 Conference Description: This program will provide clinical updates on a variety of topics that commonly are seen in the treatment of pediatric patients in the primary care setting. In addition to updating attendees on clinical guidelines and best practices, presenters will include three to five pearls that will be relevant to pediatricians in their own practice settings. Physicians will learn best practices for commonly seen diagnoses to create evidence-based strategies for improving patient care.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.