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PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Educational:
All of our programs are very informative featuring speakers from throughout
the region. You will receive
the most up-to-date information on the topic, keeping you and your peers
ahead in the pursuit of nursing knowledge.
Convenient & Cost-effective:
Our programs are scheduled and advertised well in advance to allow for
personal scheduling. Our
evening programs include a meal at no extra cost.
Discounts are available for groups of six (6) or more.
Opportunities for Networking: With attendees from throughout NW Arkansas and neighboring states, you will meet other professionals in your field and related professions.
We invite you to attend any or all of the many programs scheduled for 2009.
We look forward to continuing to serve your needs , MSN, RN, Director of Education, (479) 684-5183 /
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) The Department of Education at AHEC-NW recognizes the importance of life-long learning for nursing professionals. Active participation in learning activities is essential to help develop and maintain continuing competence, enhance professional practice, and support achievement of career goals. AHEC-NW has an active, ongoing schedule of CNE activities from September through May covering a variety of clinical specialties. Nurse consortiums meet semi-annually to discuss and determine topics of interest on which to base programs. The Department collaborates closely with the local health care community to provide high quality programs at affordable rates. Some of our upcoming programs include:
Therapeutic
Communication in Healthcare - Beth Irwin, Phd, Clinical Psychologist
Psychotropic
Medications: Lois Coulter, PharmD, UAMS College of Pharmacy/AHEC-NW Family
Medicine Continuing Medical Education (CME) Arkansas medical re-licensure requires 20 hours of either Category
I or II credits. The following is the schedule of our Regularly Scheduled Conferences (RSCs):
LEGEND for Conference Locations:
Continuing Education for Other Health-Related Professions AHEC-NW sponsors programs for pharmacists, radiologic technologists, sonographers, and other health professionals periodically throughout the year.
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