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Getting Started on the Road

AOHP's traveling education program, Getting Started on the Road, is a comprehensive, informative course designed for occupational health professionals new to the field. Course content is practical and up-to-date, presented by a team of experienced occupational health nurses. All participants will also receive the 2008 edition of “Getting Started” resource manual in CD format.

Workshop Objectives Include

  • Describe how the occupational health professional interacts in the health care facility’s organizational structure.
  • Discuss areas of medical-legal confidentiality in occupational health.
  • Identify the federal, state, and local regulatory requirements as related to job placement, physical hazards, and biological and chemical exposures.
  • State current infection control practices related to infectious disease.
  • Identify strategies to utilize health teaching in infection control and safety.
  • Describe the effectiveness of case management in loss control.
  • Explain how to communicate the value of an occupational health professional service and continuous quality improvement.

Upcoming Workshops

Friday, June 18, 2010
8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Location
Hendricks Regional Occupational Medicine
1100 Southfield Dr. Plainfield IN 46168

Cost (Included Box Lunch)
Member $305
Non-Member $345

Site Coordinator
Deborah A. Plummer, BSN, RN
Email: DAPlumm@Hendricks.org

Deadline
May 28, 2010

Description
Back By Popular Demand! This comprehensive, informative course, designed for the occupational health professional new to the field. Course content is practical and up-to-date, presented by a team of experienced experts. All participants will also receive the new 2008 edition of “Getting Started” resource manual in CD format. An evaluation form must be completed to receive the certificate.

PRESENTERS
Carolyn Amrich, RN, COHN, Denise Knoblauch, RN BSN COHN-S/CM, Deborah A. Plummer, BSN, RN and Lisa Kincaid, RN

SITE COORDINATOR
Deborah A. Plummer, BSN, RN
Email: DAPlumm@Hendricks.org

8 Contact Hours Granted

AOHP has been approved as a provider of continuing education by the Washington State Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CNE activity is underwritten by AOHP. Approval as a provider refers to recognition of educational activities only and does not imply ANCC Commission of Accreditation, the Washington State Nurses Association or AOHP approval or endorsement of any product.

CLICK HERE to download workshop information.
CLICK HERE to download registration form.

If you are interested to host the Getting Started on the Road Workshop in your area, please contact Annie Wiest at AOHP Headquarters for details.



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