Upcoming Medical Conferences in Oklahoma City

The Similarities Between Quality Marriages and Quality Long Lasting Dentistry and Improving Your Effectiveness as a Dental Professional is organized by Ultradent Products, Inc. and will be held on May 03, 2019 at Aloft Oklahoma City Downtown - Bricktown, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America. This CE Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8 CE Hours. Description: Modern operative dentistry is guided by some very important principles that must be understood in order to create predictable, quality, long-lasting results. There is a plethora of restorative materials available today, and we as clinicians must be as knowledgeable as possible about each of them. We must know when to use composite, lithium disilicate, zirconia, porcelain, metal, etc., and we must know the dos and don'ts for preparing the tooth and the chosen material. Join Dr. Dan Fischer as he discusses a fun way to help dental professionals stay on top of the complex and ever-changing dental world by comparing the creation of quality, long-lasting dentistry with the creation of a quality, long-lasting marriage. You’ll see that what can be boring becomes fun and, hence, memorable, assuring immediate and lasting implementation. Course Objectives: • The importance direct veneers and esthetic composite restorations play in the reconstruction of teeth • When posts should be used and when indirect dentistry is best for the patient • Advancements in today's bonding and adhesive technologies • How to achieve profound hemostasis and maintain control throughout your procedures • The two different types of tooth staining and possible causes of each • How whitening products work • The safety and effectiveness of whitening agents • Possible contraindications for whitening Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Borderline, Narcissistic, Antisocial and Histrionic Personality Disorders: Effective Treatments for Challenging Clients is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on May 15, 2019 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City Will Rogers Airport, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America. Target Audience: • Counselors • Social Workers • Psychologists • Psychotherapists • Therapists • Addiction Counselors • Marriage and Family Therapists • Case Managers • Nurses • Other Mental Health Professionals Course Description: Join Dr. Gregory Lester as he delivers an intensive workshop and seminar designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to identify and treat your most difficult personality disordered clients. Better understand your clients with Antisocial, Narcissist, Histrionic and Borderline Personality Disorder and make a breakthrough in clinical treatment. • Manage the manipulative and possibly violent Antisocial Personality Disorder in-session. • Overcome the Narcissistic Personality Disorder trait of perfectionism and combat their need to overpower you as the therapist. • Better understand your clients diagnosed with Histrionic Personality Disorder whose intense emotions and need for attention will test your patience and compassion. • Help the Borderline Personality Disorder client deal with their explosive emotions, self-harm tendencies and cravings for chaos. Case studies and video examples will be used to illustrate client symptom presentation, treatment, and management of each Cluster B client type. You will explore various modalities that are effective with antisocial, narcissistic, histrionic, and borderline personality disorders, such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral, Interpersonal, and Dialectical therapies. Each of these theories will be explored to provide you with solid and useable skills to include in your daily practice. Objectives: • Determine how the changes with the DSM-5® impacts diagnosis and treatment of the Cluster B Personality Disorders. • Identify and diagnose clients with antisocial, narcissistic, histrionic and borderline Personality Disorders to effectively inform your choice of treatment interventions. • Utilize case studies to differentiate symptom overlap, effective treatment and emotional management of each Cluster B Personality Disorders client type. • Manage the manipulative and potentially violent behaviors with your clients diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder in session to make therapeutic progress. • Implement CBT techniques to clarify behaviors, values and goals with clients diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. • Incorporate techniques to decrease explosive emotions, self-harm tendencies and cravings for chaos for clients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. • Utilize MI and DBT techniques with clients diagnosed with Histrionic Personality Disorder to help manage cognition and improve emotional regulation. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Review and Advanced Practice Update - 2019 is organized by Fitzgerald Health Education Associates (FHEA) and will be held from Apr 25 - 27, 2019 at The Skirvin, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United states of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 35.50 Contact hours. Description: More than 110,000 NPs have prepared for certification and practice with the Fitzgerald Review—the best NP review & value on the market! COMPREHENSIVE—All formats include: • Preparation for both AANP and ANCC AGPCNP exams • More accredited contact hours than any other course • Expanded content meets the latest changes to the exam blueprints and domains • 150-question practice exam included with each course • Comprehensive 4-color printed reference/workbook with dozens of tables, included with all formats (Online, Live, MP3) • Extensive online resources • Final review of hundreds of course questions PLUS bonus questions • Hundreds of clinical high-resolution color images Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Wound Certification Preparation Course (WCPC) is organized by Healthcare Made Practical (HMP) Communications LLC and will be held from Dec 07 - 08, 2019 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City Downtown Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America. Who Should Attend?: The Wound Certification Prep Course is a multidisciplinary course designed for the entire community of wound care professionals.  • Physicians • Physician Assistants • Podiatrists • Advanced Practice Nurses • Nurse Practitioners • Directors of Nursing • Assistant Directors of Nursing • Licensed Practical Nurses • Licensed Vocational Nurses • Nursing Assistants • Clinical Nurse Specialists • Physical Therapists • Healthcare, Sales, and Marketing Professionals Accreditation: Physicians: NACCME designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physician Assistants: NACCME has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with the AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 17 AAPA Category 1 credit(s). Nurses: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13255 for 17.0 contact hours. Dieticians: North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR-credentialed Practitioners will receive 17 Continuing Professional Education units (CPEUs) for completion of this activity/material.  Physical Therapists: California Medical Sciences Foundation: This course has been approved by the Medical Sciences Foundation for 17 continuing education hours. New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by the New Jersey State Board Physical Therapy Examiners for 17 continuing education credits for PTs and PTAs.  Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: NACCME has submitted an application for approval to the MBPTE and is pending approval for 17 credit hours. New York State Board for Physical Therapy: NACCME has submitted an application for approval to the New York State Board for Physical Therapy and is pending approval for 17 credit hours. Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: NACCME has submitted an application for approval to the NSBPT and is pending approval for 17 credit hours. North Carolina Physical Therapy Association: This activity is approved by the NCBPTE by virtue of approval by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education for a maximum of 17 hours.  Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision: NACCME has submitted an application for approval to the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision and is pending approval for 17 credit hours. Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy: NACCME has submitted an application for approval to the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy and is pending approval for 17 credit hours. Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 17.00 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Podiatrists: North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. NACCME has approved this activity for a maximum of 17 continuing education contact hours. Description: The intensive, two-day event: • Covers the essentials to get wound care-certified • Improves your chances of passing the CWCA®, CWS®, or CWSP® board certification exams • Taught by an interdisciplinary panel of ABWM Certified Wound Specialists • Only course recommended by the ABWM Foundation • Convenient format • Cost-efficient (separate exam fee, exam is optional) Learning Objectives: After completing this activity, participants should be able to: • Outline the etiology of chronic wounds and extrinsic factors that contribute to and affect wound healing outcomes. • Describe the phases of wound healing and the associated microenvironment, cellular components and their functions in wound healing. • Identify the anatomy of the skin and other important structures. • Assess research and evidence related to wound management. • Describe specific diagnostic tests, examination tests, lab tests and measures related to wound assessment and management. • Identify the components of wound assessment and documentation. • Identify methods for recognizing soft tissue and bone infections, bioburden management and treatment of local and systemic infections. • Discuss nutritional factors and the underlying deficiencies that impact wound healing. • Relate the psychosocial and cognitive aspects to patient outcomes in wound repair. • Describe specific treatment interventions for chronic wounds including debridement, topical therapies, and biophysical agents Additional Information: SAVE $150 Off WCPC with code: EVVNT150* IN 3 DAYS: COURSE EXAM = CERTIFICATION Wound Certification Prep Course (WCPC), in conjunction with the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM), the certifying body that offers the Certified Wound Care Associate® (CWCA®), Certified Wound Specialist® (CWS®), and Certified Wound Specialist Physician® (CWSP®) certifications, offers a convenient way to become certified in wound care. In Oklahoma City, OK, you can take the 2-day Wound Certification Prep Course on December 7-8 and on the third day, December 9**, sit for one of the CWCA® or CWS® or CWSP® wound care certification exams. *Discount applies to new registrations only and cannot be combined with any other discount. **You must submit your completed exam application, separate payment, reference letters and all documentation to ABWM by November 15, in order to schedule your certification exam after the WCPC course in Oklahoma City. Note there is limited availability so please submit your completed application as soon as possible. Speakers: Carolyn Cuttino, BSN, RN, CWCN, CWS, Greg Patterson, MD, FACS, DABS, CWS, Lee C. Ruotsi, MD, ABWMS, CWS-P, UHM, Pamela Scarborough, PT, DPT, MS, CWS, CEEAA, Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS, Hollie Mangrum, PT, DPT, CWS Time: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm