Programs for Nursing Professionals

Spring 2012
Current Issues in Nursing

Monday - Friday, March 5-9
Wound Care Certification Course: Skin and Wound Management*(Program Details)

Tuesday, April 10
Excellent End of Life Care and Ethical Considerations**(Program Details)

Friday, April 20
Prostate Cancer Update*(Program Details)

Friday, April 20
Sexual Dysfunction: Yours, Mine and Ours*(Program Details)

Monday - Friday, April 30 - May 4
Diabetic Wound Certification Course (Program Details)

Friday, May 11
Body Wisdom: A Self Healing Approach to Stress Management* (Program Details)

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Wound Care Certification Course: Skin and Wound Management* (OCP A74-200) CRN 41459

Date: Friday,  March 5-9, 2012
Registration:  8:30 a.m.  Program: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL

To register for Wound Care Certification courses, contact Wound Care Education Institute at 1-877-462-9234 or www.wcei.net/registration.

 

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Excellent End of Life Care and Ethical Considerations** (OCPA73-400) CRN 41227

Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Registration:  8:00 a.m.  Program: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Early Bird Fee: $70.00
Early Bird registration deadline:   March 13, 2012
Registration Fee after March 13: $96.00 (OCPA73-401) CRN 41231
Walk-in Registration Fee:  $121.00
Advanced registration is required by fax or online.
Location: Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore, 5300 W. Touhy Avenue, Skokie, IL
Morning coffee is included.

Overview
This session will provide the skills and information to nurses and other health care professionals on how to give end of life care to the dying and to be free of legal, medical and ethical dilemmas.

Activity Purpose
The purpose of this program is to provide information, skills and guidance to those dealing with terminally ill people.  The content covers personal, legal and medical information for practitioners to use as tools in assisting others in achieving a peaceful, dignified death.

Target Audience
Registered Nurses, LPNs, mental health workers, social workers chaplains and all other professionals who work in acute or long term care institutions, hospice or home care settings which care for terminally ill patients.

Presenter
Susan Dolan, RN, JD and Audrey Vizzard, RN, EdD

Planning Committee
Cindy Flayton RN MS,  Susan R. Dolan RN JD

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Describe the climate/current issues in end of life care.
• Define the term ‘Advance Directive’ and describe different types of advance directive documents.
• Name the order of priority under the Illinois Surrogate Act.
• Identify four considerations when choosing a health care agent.
• Name two advance directive documentation tips.
• Discuss three ways to determine how a loved one would want to be treated at the end of life if they were unable to communicate.
• Describe three ways to initiate discussions about end-of-life care.
• Identify four questions to ask physicians when discussing a serious illness.
• Name five elements of an ethically sound decision.
• Identify three ways to support patients and families when their wishes conflict with the recommendations of a physician(s).
• Explain five strategies to effectively manage emotionally charge ethical situations.
• Explain how to BE WITH dying patients.
• Describe how to continue conversations about end-of-life care.
• Describe how to conduct a life review.
• Name tasks that must be completed after a patient dies.

 ** This continuing education nursing education activity was approved by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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Prostate Cancer Update* (NURB77-400) CRN 40537

Date: Friday, April 20, 2012
Registration:  8:00 a.m.  Program: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Half-day Program: $70.00
Walk-in Registration Fee: $95
Location:  Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL
Morning coffee is included.

Overview
This session will discuss the latest in prostate cancer research and treatments.  Content will focus on the role of the nurse in treatment and patient support.

Activity Purpose
To provide information to attendees regarding the screening techniques, diagnosis, treatment options and side effects of prostate cancer in men.

Target Audience
Registered Nurses and Nursing Home administrators.

Presenter
Jeffrey Albaugh, PhD, APRN, CUCNS

Planning Committee
Cindy Flayton RN MS, Pam Mauro MSW LSW, Jeffrey Albaugh, PhD, APRN, CUCNS

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Describe prostate cancer screening and diagnosis.
• Identify treatment options for prostate cancer.
• Describe androgen deprivation therapy and the side effects associated with it.

*This activity has been submitted to WNA CEAP for approval to award contact hours. Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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Sexual Dysfunction: Yours, Mine and Ours* (NURB78-400) CRN 40927

Date: Friday, April 20, 2012
Registration:  12:30 p.m.  Program: 1 – 4:30 p.m.
Half-day Program: $70.00
Walk-in Registration Fee: $95
Location:  Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL

Overview
This session will explain the complexities of sexual dysfunction for both men and women and focus on the role of the registered nurse in providing patient education and reassurance for couples where one or both partners are in treatment.  Information will include current research on the causes and treatment of sexual dysfunction, incidence of and discuss the role of the nurse in long term treatment.

Activity Purpose
To provide information to attendees regarding the definition, prevalence, evaluation process and treatment options for sexual dysfunction in men and women.

Target Audience
Registered Nurses, Nursing Home administrators, Physical therapists, Occupational therapists.

Presenter
Jeffrey Albaugh, PhD, APRN, CUCNS

Planning Committee
Cindy Flayton RN MS, Pam Mauro MSW LSW, Jeffrey Albaugh, PhD, APRN, CUCNS

Learning Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Describe the barriers to discussing sexual issues and the approach to patients.
• Identify the couple relationship issues that can impact intimacy.
• Describe the evaluation process for sexual dysfunction.
• Identify treatment options for patients with sexual dysfunction.

*This activity has been submitted to WNA CEAP for approval to award contact hours.  Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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Diabetic Wound Certification Course (OCP A75-200) CRN 41460

Date: Monday - Friday,  April 30-May 4, 2012
Registration:  8:30 a.m.  Program: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL

To register for Wound Care Certification courses, contact Wound Care Education Institute at 1-877-462-9234 or www.wcei.net/registration. Registration includes NAWC exam fees.

Nurses: Courses provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider Number 14094. Approved for 22.75 contact hours.
Physical Therapists: The Wound Care Education Institute is an approved Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor, License number 216.00157.

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Body Wisdom: A Self Healing Approach to Stress Management*(OCPA90-400) CRN 41206

Date: Friday, May 11, 2012
Registration:  8 a.m.  Program: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Early Bird Fee: $70.00
Early Bird registration deadline:  April 11, 2012
Registration Fee after April 11, 2012: $96.00 (OCPA90 401) CRN 41211
Walk-in Registration Fee:  $121.00
Advanced registration is required by fax or online.
Location: Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL
Morning coffee is included.

Activity Purpose
To provide attendees with an understanding of how stress is coded in the human body with connection between body and mind.

Target Audience
Registered Nurses, social workers, licensed professional counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, nursing home administrators, speech/language pathologist/audiologists, occupational therapists, addictions counselors and teachers.

Presenter
Linda Cao Baker, LCPC, BC-DMT

Planning Committee
Cindy Flayton RN MS, Pam Mauro MSW LSW

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the body mind connection from concepts in the new science of neurobiology.
• Examine principles of traditional Chinese medicine/meridian theory in terms of understanding symptoms of stress.
• Identify how stress is coded in our bodies through utilizing diagnostic tools of movement therapy.
• Describe how to master stress reduction techniques through experimental practice on brain exercise, authentic & polarities movement, spinal cord workout.
• Describe how to master grounding and balancing skills through practicing Chinese energy exercise Tai Chi, Qigong and acupressure.
• Discuss how to write daily self-healing prescriptions with increased awareness of their own physiological and psychological pattern.

*This activity has been submitted to WNA CEAP for approval to award contact hours. Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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*This activity has been submitted to WNA CEAP for approval to award contact hours. Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

** This continuing nursing education activity was approved by Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses will be awarded 6.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education credit.

Advanced registration is required by fax (847.635.1448) or use the online Health Registration form at www.oakton.edu/all.

For more information, visit www.oakton.edu/all or call 847.635.1808 or 847.635.1934.

All registrants will be charged an $8 non-refundable processing fee at the time of registration. However, students who register online will only be charged once per semester for an unlimited number of classes. Those registering in person, by mail, or fax will be charged an $8 fee with each registration form.

Refunds and Cancellation Fees: To receive a full tuition refund (less a $10 cancellation fee) a participant must call 847.635.1934 at least five business days prior to the first class session. If the College cancels a class, registrants will receive a full tuition refund.

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