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Endocrine Disorders – Knowing What To Look For

October 12, 2010
9:00 am – 11:00 am
RCTC Heintz Center – Room HA102
$37 per person

This presentation is an overview of the endocrine system, hormone pathways, biorhythms, and feedback controls.  Specific endocrine abnormalities will be discussed.  Focus will be on the body's response to the actions of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, pituitary hormones, and target tissues.

Learning Objectives:
1.  Explain the  common feedback loops of hormones.
2.  Describe the difference between primary and secondary endocrine disorders.
3.  Discuss the interpretation of hormone levels that indicate an endocrine disorder.

Contact Hours: 1.8
Instructor:  Sandra Carpenter

AHA CPR Certification Class for Healthcare Providers

October 20, 2010
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Heintz Center – Room HA136
$65 per person
This class provides the training and skills practice necessary for recertification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.  The course covers:

• 1 rescuer and 2 rescuer CPR for Adults, Children, and Infants
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Bag Valve Mask (BVM) technique
• Rescue Breathing
• Relief of choking

Contact Hours: 3
Instructor: Dave Kohs

Sexuality and Developmental Disabilities

November 9, 2010
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
RCTC Heintz Center – Room HA134
$89.00 per person

Dealing with sexuality issues in individuals who have developmental disabilities is often complex and confusing. The goal is to understand our responsibility to help people with intellectual disabilities be safe in the exploration of their sexuality.

This interactive course offers the opportunity to identify sexual values, discuss issues with consent and learn about preventing sexual abuse in individuals with developmental disabilities.

Demonstration and role play are used to teach interventions that are effective in dealing with inappropriate or unsafe sexual behavior.  Relevant sexuality teaching materials are presented through the use of videotapes, slides, activities and discussion.

This enlightening class offers nurses, social workers, program directors, job coaches, and direct care staff information, skills, and resources to respectfully deal with sexuality issues in community settings.

Contact Hours: 4.0
Instructor:  Karen Finck, RN, MS, CS

DE-Escalation

December 8, 2010
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
RCTC Heintz Center – Room HA104
$59.00 per Person

The high level of stress in our lives, workplaces, and communities can cause people to act and react in ways that escalate tensions. There are always two sides to each situation and all involved contribute to the outcome of an interaction. This course will provide tips and techniques on non-physical tactics to ensure you are working toward a positive interactions and outcome.