CONTINUING EDUCATION

Nov. 7

“Advances in Stroke Care 2008: Maximizing Return to Function” will be presented by Gwinnett Medical Center from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The stroke conference will be at the Gwinnett Hospital System Resource Center (665 Duluth Highway, Lawrenceville). The event is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and other health care professionals. The cost is $75. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Continuing education credits and contact hours will be available. For information, contact Dolores Ware at 678-312-6173 or dware@gwinnettmedicalcenter.org.

Nov. 8

An Orthopedic Nursing Certification Exam preparation course will be sponsored by Atlanta Medical Center (303 Parkway Drive, Atlanta) from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $40 and includes continental breakfast, lunch, a syllabus and a prep guide. The event is free to Atlanta Medical Center employees. The course is approved for 6.75 CEUs. For information, contact Karen Pugmire at 404-265-4198 or amctraumaqueen@comcast.net.

Nov. 10

The 11th annual High-Risk Obstetrical Nursing Seminar will be at Henry Medical Center (1133 Eagle’s Landing Parkway, Stockbridge) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Topics will include screening for birth defects, postpartum depression and quality management. The cost is $40. Space is limited. Five contact hours are available. For information, contact Tammy Thompson at 770-604-4896 or tthompson@hmc-ga.org.

Nov. 15

“A Spinal Update for Primary Care Providers” will be presented by Piedmont Hospital from 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The conference is designed for primary care providers who are often the first point of contact for patients with neck and back disease. The event will be at the Richard H. Rich Auditorium in the 77 Building (1968 Peachtree Road, Atlanta). The cost is $100 for doctors, $50 for nurses and nonphysicians, and free for Piedmont Hospital employees. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Contact hours are available. For information, call 404-605-9535.

Jan. 23, 2009

“Critical Thinking at its Best: Reality Nursing” will be at Piedmont Hospital (1968 Peachtree Road, Atlanta) from 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The annual medical-surgical conference will focus on professional practice, clinical practice and personal growth topics in today’s health care environment. Continuing education hours will be offered. The cost is $70 and includes a light breakfast and lunch. For information, contact cantina.chester-cooper@piedmont.org or call 404-605-4120.

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