Great Plains Area Indian Health Service Public Health Training Conference

Bismarck, ND US
August 4, 2016 to August 5, 2016

Preference will be given to attendees from North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming.

This course is free of charge.

The Mayo Clinic Center for Tuberculosis is hosting the Great Plains Area Indian Health Services Public Health Training Conference. Tuberculosis, HIV, Hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted infections are among the diseases which impact the health and lives of the Northern Plains Tribes.  Educational content including epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and medication management of these diseases will be presented during this one and a half-day intensive course.  TB Nurse Case Management   will be offered  for public health nurses, physicians and other public health staff with an overview of tuberculosis infection, disease and clinical care using an inter-disciplinary and interactive approach.

For additional information visit the TB Center Website

AMA Credit
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Mayo Clinic Continuing Nursing Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Nursing contact hours (accredited) will be offered.

Lodging Accommodations
Radisson Hotel  
605 E. Broadway Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-6000

Group:  Great Plains Area Indian Health Service Public Health ND Pharmacy Association
Online PROMO Code:  GREPHA

 

 

Learning Objectives

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Apply current advances for assessing risk, testing and treating TB, HIV, Hepatitis C and Sexually Transmitted Infections to prevent development of disease. 
  • Apply recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of TB, HIV, Hepatitis C and Sexually Transmitted Infections to prevent transmission and primary drug resistance.
  • Identify appropriate TB, HIV, and Hepatitis C infection control measures along the continuum of care to prevent transmission and future cases.
  • Describe approaches for managing adverse drug effects to medications to minimize toxicity and ensure completion of therapy.
  • Identify how primary care providers and community agencies can collaborate to prevent missed opportunities in the diagnosis and treatment of TB, HIV, Hepatitis C and Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Describe the role of the Public Health nurse in the diagnosis and treatment of TB.

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course. 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Event starts: 
08/04/2016 - 12:45pm
Event ends: 
08/05/2016 - 3:00pm
Radisson Hotel
605 E. Broadway Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58501
United States

Available Credit

  • 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
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