July 21
“Exploring Careers in Legal Nurse Consulting,” an American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Atlanta Chapter regional conference, will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Peachtree Conference Center (2443 Highway 54 West in Peachtree City). Topics will include health care consulting in the legal industry, managing personal-injury claims and landing a law firm job. The cost is $109. For information, go to www.LncConference.com.
July 25-27
“Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Health Care Associated Infections,” the 24th annual three-day basic training course, will be at the Crowne Plaza Perimeter (6345 Powers Ferry Road Northwest in Atlanta). The course, presented by ICP Associates, will offer 17.7 contact hours. The target audience is new and aspiring infection preventionists and anyone interested in infection prevention. Topics will include surveillance of infections, employee health and emergency preparedness. The cost is $495. For information, call Gail Bennett or Kelly Foll at 706-235-1167, or go to www.icpassociates.com.
Sept. 10-12
The “Emory Diabetes Educator Certificate Course at Grady” will be at the Emory Faculty Office Building (49 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive in Atlanta). This seminar is open to nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers and others interested in the management and education of people with diabetes. Professionals preparing to take the certified diabetes educator exam will find the course helpful. Time is allocated for observations in the clinical setting with members of health care teams. Attendees must have a degree or diploma in a health profession. The course is open to students preparing to take their licensure examination. The cost, which includes materials, is $375. For information, go to www.medicine.emory.edu/diabetescourse.
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To publicize a continuing education course or event, send information to jbrieske@ajc.com. The deadline for publication is the 10th of the month prior to the event.
