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The following resources have been compiled to help you research opportunities for continuing professional development and peer networking through live, Internet-based, and archived conferences, seminars, and workshops. These opportunities include CHAMPS’ and other regional and national events and trainings.
Please follow the links below for:
Calendar of Events
Distance Learning
Annual Primary Care Conference
Immunization Update Teleconference 2008
Spanish Language for Health Care Professionals
Northwest Community Health Leadership Institute
IMMUNIZATION UPDATE TELECONFERENCE 2008
The recent live CHAMPS, Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN), and Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition (CCIC) Immunization Update Teleconference, held on July 22, 2008, was recorded and can be accessed through December 31, 2008. Dr. Robert Brayden, the teleconference presenter, discussed the epidemiology of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) and many of the current issues with VPDs and vaccine recommendations.
If you missed the live teleconference you can still gain valuable information by listening to the recorded session. The presentation runs for approximately 90 minutes. Listeners will not be able to obtain CME credit for listening to this recorded presentation.
Click HERE to download a printable version of the presentation slides.
To listen to the recorded teleconference,
call 1-888-284-8564 and enter reference code 236453#.
SPANISH LANGUAGE FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS:
A Three Day Intensive Training for All Skill Levels
NOTE: REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 09/12/08
Date/Time: Thursday, September 25 - Saturday, September 27, 2008, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mountain Time each day
Course Instructors: Ríos Associates has been successfully presenting its Intensive Medical Language and Cultural Workshops throughout the United States since 1983.
Description: This three-day course is an intensive, individually tailored, conversational and medical Spanish workshop consisting of medical dialogues, role-plays, many colorful visual aids, cross-cultural discussions, “edutainment”, daily practice, and evening study with
work-books and tapes (additional fee, optional). The course curriculum provides an experience of immersion learning, an approach that has repeatedly proven to be extremely suitable for those with limited time, and who must use their new language skills immediately with their Spanish-speaking patients about feelings, attitudes and culture. Ríos Associates is able to teach skill levels from Beginner to Advanced. The skill level(s) of Spanish language training offered by Rios will be determined based on the results of the participants’ completed
self-assessment forms. Therefore, training may be offered at the Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, and/or Advanced level(s), depending on the needs of the participants. Continuing medical education (CME) credit has been applied for and is pending approval. In the past, this three-day course was accredited for 24 credit hours.
Target Audience: Physicians, nurses, PAs, NPs, medical
assistants, dentists, pharmacists, and other medical personnel
Lodging: The training courses and lodging will be located at the Sheraton Denver West at 360 Union Boulevard, Lakewood, CO 80228, 720-963-2025 or toll free 800-525-3966. The hotel is offering a block of rooms at the rate of $119 per night (plus room tax and $10 per day per additional person over double occupancy), but this rate is subject to availability. For sleeping room reservations, please call the Sheraton Denver West at your earliest convenience and ask for the “Community Health Association 2008 Intensive Spanish Training room block”.
Participation Fees: The registration fee is $450 for CHAMPS Members and $600 for CHAMPS Non-Members (see below for registration instructions).
- The registration fee includes three full days of Spanish language instruction, course book, CME (pending approval), continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack each day.
- Audiocassette tapes are available through Ríos Associates for an additional fee.
- Full payment is due in advance of the course. CHAMPS is not able to provide refunds at anytime, however, if necessary, another individual may substitute for the registered participant.
- To determine if your health center is a member of CHAMPS, please contact Nadine Carr at 303-861-5165, ext. 221 or nadine@champsonline.org or visit www.champsonline.org/About/CHAMPS/Org_Members.asp.
Registration: Register by completing and submitting a Registration and Self Assessment Form along with payment of the registration fee. Registrations are due by September 18, but class size is limited and openings are subject to availability. Registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. As an early registration incentive, participants that register fully (completed registration form, assessment form, and full payment) by July 3, 2008 will receive a free Medical Spanish Reference Pocket Cared.
Click HERE for a downloadable Registration Packet.
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HEALTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUE
The dramatic growth of health centers coupled with their increasing complexity has created a demand for mid and senior level managers who possess full knowledge of health center management and operations.
The Leadership Institute will provide opportunities for current and future community and migrant health center leaders to collaborate and build the knowledge and skills needed for effective leadership and management of community and migrant health centers in federal regions VIII and X.
This 6-month program combines classroom experience with distance learning and will provide 13 graduate level credits.
Click HERE to learn about curriculum, tuition, classroom dates, and more.
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Live as if you will die tomorrow, learn as if you will live forever.
- Mahatma Ghandi
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