Upcoming Medical Conferences in Omaha

Mastery of Chiropractic Principles and Practice is organized by International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and will be held from May 18 - 19, 2019 at Downtown Chiropractic Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is open to chiropractors and students: 5th quarter/4th trimester or higher. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of12 hours of continuing education credits. Course Description: Explore the multifaceted dynamics of chiropractic family wellness practice. The course will provide you with the tools and systems to create a successful practice congruent with the traditional values of chiropractic philosophy in a contemporary application of chiropractic technique. You will be challenged to develop mastery in every aspect of practice with emphasis on the care of infants and children. Course Goal: Attendees will learn how to create a practice paradigm and develop a practice congruent with chiropractic philosophy, science and art. You'll review concepts and techniques presented in previous seminars and allow refinement and mastery of those skills. Take home the tools to practice with excellence and innovation.  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available. 

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Renewal Course is organized by University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and will be held on Jun 04, 2019 at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Description: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is a nationally recognized program designed by the American Heart Association (AHA) for healthcare providers involved in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of the hospital. Through this course, providers will enhance their skills in the management and treatment of an adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. This one-day course is designed for the healthcare provider who has previously completed an ACLS Provider course and has a solid understanding of the ACLS Provider course content. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Renewal Course is organized by University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and will be held on Jun 05, 2019 at University of Nebraska Medical Center-Annex 14, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America. Audience: Students, Faculty and Staff, Alumni, Public.  Continuing Education Credit: 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Description: This one-day course is intended for healthcare professionals who have previously completed a PALS Provider course and has a solid understanding of the PALS Provider content. The course runs for approximately 7½ to 8 hours. Prior to the course: The participant is expected to: • Have current AHA BLS Provider AND current PALS Provider cards; • Review the AHA PALS Provider Manual; • Complete the pre-course assessment (read your confirmation email for instructions); and • print the pre-course assessment score (which will be presented to the instructor on the first day of the course). Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Course Morning Session is organized by University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and will be held on Jun 06, 2019 at University of Nebraska Medical Center-Annex 14, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is intended for certified and non-certified, licensed or nonlicensed healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician’s assistants, residents or fellows, medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel. Description: BLS is a nationally recognized program designed by the American Heart Association (AHA) for healthcare professionals to: • Recognize different life-threatening emergencies; • Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); • Use an automated external defibrillator (AED); and • Relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Course Afternoon Session is organized by University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and will be held on Jun 06, 2019 at University of Nebraska Medical Center-Annex 14, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is certified and non-certified, licensed or nonlicensed healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician’s assistants, residents or fellows, medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel. BLS is a nationally recognized program designed by the American Heart Association (AHA) for healthcare professionals to: • Recognize different life-threatening emergencies; • Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); • Use an automated external defibrillator (AED); and • Relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Autism: De-Escalate Meltdowns and Diffuse Explosive Behaviors in Children and Adolescents is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Jun 07, 2019 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Omaha Downtown, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America. Target Audience: • Speech-Language Pathologists & Speech-Language Pathology Assistants • Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants • Special & General Educators • School Guidance Counselors • School Administrators • Educational Paraprofessionals • Counselors • Social Workers • Psychologists • Marriage and Family Therapists • Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants • Other Helping Professionals that Work with Children Course Description: Do you work with children and adolescents with autism who exhibit explosive behaviors that interfere with their ability to effectively and efficiently navigate their environment? They appear willful, obnoxious, over reactive, and unfeeling. They lose control of their ability to cope or regulate their behavior, which can send them spiraling into a gut wrenching meltdown.  Join autism expert Joe’l Farrar, M.ED., and learn proven strategies and techniques to help children and adolescents with autism de-escalate before a full blown meltdown ensues, develop self-control and self-management skills to prevent future meltdowns and learn appropriate/replacement behaviors. Dozens of strategies will be taught through dynamic video case examples and demonstrations. “Teach them in the way they learn” will be a mantra throughout the seminar.  Walk away with these interventions and more: • Breathe card and emotions chart to develop self-control and self-management skills • Surprise cards, change of schedule cues and transition markers to alleviate anxiety • Video modeling and role playing to improve social/emotional communication • First person stories and visual cues to promote positive behavior • Visual cues, music and software designed to increase attention and focus • Social stories, social scripts and emotions charts to develop self-regulation • SOCCSS, keychain rules and t-charts to target challenging behaviors Course Objectives: • Discriminate functions of behavior during a tantrum vs. meltdown. • Illustrate the connections and breakdowns between communication, social skills and behaviors. • Employ a breathe card and emotions chart to develop self-control and self-management skills. • Design optimal therapy/classroom structure to present overstimulation and sensory breakdowns. • Employ SOCCSS, keychain rules and t-charts to prevent, intervene or consequate targeted behaviors. • Utilize surprise cards, change of schedule cues and transition markers to alleviate anxiety. • Implement a “system” rather than a person dependent intervention. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Course Morning Session is organized by University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and will be held on Jun 11, 2019 at University of Nebraska Medical Center-Annex 14, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is certified and non-certified, licensed or nonlicensed healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician’s assistants, residents or fellows, medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel. BLS is a nationally recognized program designed by the American Heart Association (AHA) for healthcare professionals to: • Recognize different life-threatening emergencies; • Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); • Use an automated external defibrillator (AED); and • Relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Course is organized by University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and will be held on Jun 11, 2019 at University of Nebraska Medical Center-Annex 14, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America. Description: BLS is a nationally recognized program designed by the American Heart Association (AHA) for health care professionals to: • Recognize different life-threatening emergencies; • Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); • Use an automated external defibrillator (AED); and • Relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner. The BLS Provider course is intended for certified and non-certified, licensed or nonlicensed healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician’s assistants, residents or fellows, medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel. The material will be covered in small group lectures, demonstrations, evaluation of case-based scenarios, and practice. Prior to the course, you are expected to review the manual. On the day of your class, you are expected to bring your manual. Note: You may rent or purchase the manual PRIOR to the day of the course. No manual rental will be allowed on the day of the course. Participants who come to the course without the manual will be required to purchase one.. Register at least 14 days prior to the course and receive $15 off your registration fee. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Initial Course is organized by University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and will be held on Jun 05, 2019 at University of Nebraska Medical Center-Annex 14, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Audience: Students, Faculty and Staff, Alumni, Public Description: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is a nationally recognized program designed by the American Heart Association (AHA) to aid pediatric healthcare providers in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children. This two-day course is designed for the healthcare provider who either has never attended a PALS Provider course, would like to enhance knowledge of PALS content and skills, or has an expired PALS card. The course runs for approximately 15 to 16 hours. Prior to the course: The participant is expected to: • Have current AHA BLS Provider AND current PALS Provider cards; • Review the AHA PALS Provider Manual; Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Certification Preparation Course is organized by Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) and will be held from Jun 17 - 18, 2019 at Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America. Target Audience: • Registered Nurses preparing for certification in Nursing Professional Development • RNs new to the NPD role • RNs desiring additional education in NPD processes Continuing Nursing Education – 16 Contact Hours Course Description: This program is intended to enable the learner to successfully complete the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) generalist examination in nursing professional development. This course also enables novice NPD practitioners to develop foundational knowledge for the specialty practice. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.