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IPCA SEARCH Site Orientation

Presentation
Presenter: 
Katrina Hoff, Director, Workforce Development/SEARCH, Idaho Primary Care Association
Stephanie Mai, Idaho SEARCH Program Specialist, Idaho Primary Care Association
Date Held: 
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Cost: 
Free!
Objective: 
SEARCH Program Overview: A brief overview of the program’s history, goals and processes. Preceptor Orientation: Expectations and Available Resources. Mentor Orientation: The Role of the Community Mentor.
Post-test Link: 
IPCA SEARCH Follow-up Questions

Please fill out the post-test (link above) to receive credit from IPCA for viewing this training.

Grief and Loss among Families after a Brain Injury

Presentation
Presenter: 
Marilyn Lash, M.S.W.; Social Worker and founding partner of Lash and Associates Publishing/Training in Wake Forest, NC
Date Held: 
Friday, April 9, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Credit: 
Certificate
Cost: 
Free!
Objective: 
The session will discuss the common emotions and reactions of the family after a family member has sustained a brain injury or blast injury and how family members cope and adjust to changes in their lives and families over time.

Follow this link to the Post-test.

Why do we See Personality Changes after TBI?

Presentation
Presenter: 
Greg O’Shanick, MD; BIAA National Medical Director, President and Medical Director, Center for Neurorehabilitation Services, PC
Date Held: 
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 (All day)
Credit: 
Certificate
Cost: 
Free!
Objective: 
This session will discuss the biological, psychological and social factors that influence changes in coping style and personality after traumatic brain injury.

Follow this link to take the post-test.

Vitamin D Deficiency and Supplementation: A Focus on the Relationship with Diabetes Mellitus

Presentation
Presenter: 
John Thomas Holmes, Pharm. D., Pharmacotherapy Fellow, Family Medicine Clinical Research Center, Idaho State University
Date Held: 
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 (All day)
Credit: 
Certificate
Cost: 
Free!
Objective: 
This session will discuss the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and diabetes mellitus, the mechanisms by which vitamin D may impact the development and management of diabetes and evaluate the relevant literature addressing the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and diabetes. This session will also cover appropriate therapy for vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency.

Follow this link to take the post-test.

Compassion Fatigue

Presentation
Presenter: 
LCDR Pamela Herbig - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
Date Held: 
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 (All day)
Credit: 
Certificate
Cost: 
Free!
Objective: 
Care givers are at high risk for compassion fatigue. Attendees will learn to identify compassion fatigue and differentiate it from burnout, identify elements of CF and those at risk, and identify resiliency factors.

Please follow the link below to fill out the post-test
Post-test

The Value of Peer Support and Online Connections: TBI Survivors Network

Presentation
Presenter: 
Craig Sicilia - Behavioralist, TBI Survivor and Advocate
Penny Condoll - Social Worker, TBI Advocate and Survivor
Date Held: 
Friday, February 26, 2010 (All day)
Credit: 
Certificate
Cost: 
Free!
Objective: 
The Internet now offers many opportunities for Survivors and Caregivers of TBI. Hear the history of this site and how this and other peer support networks have enhanced the lives of survivors.

Please follow the link below to fill out the post-test
Post-test

Craig Sicilia

Abdominal Adiposity

Presentation
Presenter: 
Carl D. Vance, M.D.
Date Held: 
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 (All day)
Credit: 
Certificate
Cost: 
Free!
Objective: 
This live, interactive web cast will describe and discuss topics on normal and abnormal adipogenesis, the effects of endocrine, and the immune effects of adiposopathy and non-adipose related gut hormones. The session will also cover current and developing pharmacological therapies, exercise and dietary interventions related to abdominal adiposity.

Click here to take the post-test and apply for your certificate of completion

This presentation is brought to you by Idaho Southeast District Health Department.

Preventing Diabetic Foot Amputation

Presentation
Presenter: 
S. Jeff Bray, DPM, FACFAS; Pocatello Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Portneuf Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center
Date Held: 
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 (All day)
Objective: 
This live interactive webinar will examine risk factors that are associated with diabetic lower extremity amputation. The session will provide participants with the understanding of the incidence and prevalence of diabetic lower extremity amputation and how pathological changes in the diabetic contribute to lower extremity amputation. This session will also discuss lower extremity amputation prevention, intervention strategies and learning of the two minute foot exam

Dr. Bray currently practices at the Pocatello Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute and at the Portneuf Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy facility. He specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. He is also a member of the Idaho Podiatric Medical Association and the American Podiatric Medical Association.

Developing Capable People Series Part 8: Developing Judgment Skills

Presentation
Presenter: 
Anne Myler Preston, LCSW
Date Held: 
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 (All day)
Objective: 
1. Recognize and allow for basic stages of cognitive development which affect the development of judgmental skills 2. Use the EIAG principle of teaching as the foundation for development of judgment 3. Provide role-taking experiences 4. Apply the process of "Social Inoculation" to behavioral health problems for young people

For more information about this series or the presenter please click here

Developing Capable People Series Part 7: Developing Systemic Skills

Presentation
Presenter: 
Anne Myler Preston, LCSW
Date Held: 
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 (All day)
Objective: 
1. Avoid permissiveness and strictness which encourage irresponsibility 2. Convey unqualified positive regard, love and/or respect 3. Give clear feedback about positive and negative behaviors 4. Understand the difference between natural/logical consequences and excessive control 5. Structure consequences in a way that encourages the individual 6. Develop skill in teaching through consequences

For more information about this series or the presenter please click here

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